20 gauge ammo for quail

Roy B

Roy B

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I'm just curious what you guys use for quail in a 20 gauge load. When I was shooting my 12 gauge I was using 7.5 shot target loads and they worked great but wasn't sure if the lighter load in 20 would work as well.
 
Roy B said:
I'm just curious what you guys use for quail in a 20 gauge load. When I was shooting my 12 gauge I was using 7.5 shot target loads and they worked great but wasn't sure if the lighter load in 20 would work as well.
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I have switched to Winchester AA SUPER SPORT (they have multiple variations - get the super sport loads) - 7.5 shot -- works great for pheasants, quail etc. I love those shells.
 
I never shoot any less than 1 oz of 7.5's or 6's. The 6's won't shoot them up as bad. I have patterned many different brands. Winchester seems to pattern the best for me, the AA heavy target being the best. I usually turkey hunt with an o/u double trigger 20 . 2.75'' AA heavy target 7.5 in the bottom. 3'' in the top. I've dusted off a few at 35 yards with the AA's. Contrary to popular belief, 7.5's will penetrate a turkey skull from a 20 at 35. 2.75 12 gauge at 45.
 
I need to buy more ammo for my two 20 gauges. I'm running low and all I have is a few boxes of cheap #6 and #7 1/2 shells from Walmart. My wife is out of town and I'm feeling brave, so I ordered a case of Migra 3" stacked #6/8 shot yesterday that I found on sale. Never shot it before. Going to Rogers in a few hours and buying a case of the Rem Nitro target and going over to Academy and picking up several boxes of the Winchester Super Sport in # 7 1/2. I have an old A5 20 gauge and I don't like light loads in it. I'll pick up some 2 3/4 1 oz 7 1/2's at some point too. I'm planning on hunting more with my 20 gauges than I have in the past and I need to build up some inventory.
 
Mosby said:
I need to buy more ammo for my two 20 gauges. I'm running low and all I have is a few boxes of cheap #6 and #7 1/2 shells from Walmart. My wife is out of town and I'm feeling brave, so I ordered a case of Migra 3" stacked #6/8 shot yesterday that I found on sale. Never shot it before. Going to Rogers in a few hours and buying a case of the Rem Nitro target and going over to Academy and picking up several boxes of the Winchester Super Sport in # 7 1/2. I have an old A5 20 gauge and I don't like light loads in it. I'll pick up some 2 3/4 1 oz 7 1/2's at some point too. I'm planning on hunting more with my 20 gauges than I have in the past and I need to build up some inventory.
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Don't forget to use cash. They can't track that unless they go through your wallet.:D
 
birddude said:
Don't forget to use cash. They can't track that unless they go through your wallet.:D
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Got some cash from my son, so there won't be an ATM charge and I'll pay him back later. We've been married for 38 years so I have the process down to an art.
 
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