MNhunter4ever
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I know this has probably been discussed on here at some point, but just curious what everyone’s favorite pheasant shells would be? What is the best out there, in your opinion?
It is funny when I was a kid in the seventies I killed many birds with either six or 7.5 loads out of the 20 gauge with whatever choke was in the gun, usually modified. Dad bought whatever was cheap. Tried some prairie storm 12’s when they first came out and was not a fan. It is usually Fiocci golden pheasant #5’s for me. It probably depends somewhat on what kind of dog you’re running as flushing breeds often present longer shots""3" 1 5/8 oz 5 shot....bet these birds are fun to clean and eat. Guessing you buddies tell you to only shoot your own birds, no party hunting for you! Took a guy out once, he had similar, just destroyed them. Last time for him.
You don't have a dog? Come on man.Because I'm the only one in my party without a dog currently, I'll often post or be the guy off to the side. Many of my shots are farther than the other guys in the group for that reason. I shoot heavy fast copper plated lead 5's and 4's whenever possible. No worries about shot up birds or pellets in the meat. I have maybe 3-4 out of 40-50 birds a year that are "shot up." For non toxic, it might be bismuth 5's, might be steel 2's; just depends on the situation. Once I pick up a new dog and will be more likely to shoot birds off point, I'll probably drop down a shot size or two.
CURRENTLY….and he goes on to say he’ll be getting a new dog….read carefully, Goose…come on, man!You don't have a dog? Come on man.
I haven't noticed much difference on damage/wasted meat on pheasants. Although I've noticed less wounded/lost/crippled/runners. Although I don't recommend shooting quail with them. 1 1/4 of 6 shot lead is 281 pellets. 1 5/8 of 5 shot is 255 pellets. I don't""3" 1 5/8 oz 5 shot....bet these birds are fun to clean and eat. Guessing your buddies tell you to only shoot your own birds, no party hunting for you! Took a guy out once, he had similar shells, just destroyed them. Last time for him.
I won't argue with that but I'll make a case for why I choose them.Prairie Storm is more marketing than anything else.