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Shotgun Shot & Choke Game Guide

Doves & Pigeons.
Use # 6, 7 1/2, 8 & 9 Lead Shot.
For normal ranges, use # 7 1/2 or 8 shot for light shooting.
For longer ranges, use heavier loads of larger shot.
Modified Choke is the most effective.

Ducks & Geese.
Use # T, BBB, BB, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 Steel Shot.
For ducks at normal ranges # 2 and 4 shot are the most popular.
BBB shot is the most effective for geese.
Improved Cylinder Choke, for small ducks up to 45 yds.
Modified Choke, for medium and large ducks.
Full Choke, for geese and large ducks beyond 45 yds.

Fox.
Use # BB & 2 Lead Shot.
Full Choke is the most effective.

Grouse & Partridge.
Use # 5, 6, 71/2 & 8 Lead Shot.
On smaller grouse or partridge, use the smaller shot.
Use larger size shot for heavier ounce loads and larger birds.
Improved Cylinder Choke or Modified Choke, for brush.
Full Choke, for open ranges.

Pheasants.
Use # 4, 5 & 6 Lead Shot.
Use # 4 Lead Shot, for field shooting where long shots are typical.
Use # 5 Lead Shot, for over dogs shooting.
Use # 6 Lead Shot for average hunting conditions.
Improved Cylinder Choke, for close cover.
Modified or Full Choke for long field shots.

Quail.
Use # 71/2, 8 & 9 Lead Shot.
For early season shooting on small quail, use # 9 Lead Shot.
Larger Quail and longer shots, use # 71/2 or 8 Lead Shot.
Improved Cylinder Choke or Modified Choke are the most effective.

Rabbits.
Use # 4, 5 & 6 Lead Shot.
Improved Cylinder Choke or Modified Choke, for brush.
Full Choke, for long, open shots.

Squirrels.
Use # 4, 5, 6 & 71/2 Lead Shot.
Modified Choke is most effective and least destructive.

Turkey.
Use # 2, 4, 5 & 6 Lead Shot.
The longer the range, use heavier ounce and larger shot size loads.
Full Choke - Super Full Choke are the most effective.

Woodcock.
Use # 71/2, 8 & 9 Lead Shot.
Use Improved Cylinder Choke in heavy brushy areas.
Use Modified Choke in more open woods cover.

Lead Shot to Steel Shot Conversion Chart.

Relevant Lead Shot to Steel Shot ammunition ballistic equivalency conversion chart for small game hunting applications.
Steel
Size
# 6
# 4
# 3
# 2
Shot Count
1 1/8 oz.
335
212
175
141
Energy 40 yds.
1350 f.p.s.
1.3
2.5
3.4
4.4
Lead
Size
# 7 1/2
# 6
# 5
# 4
Shot Count
1 oz.
350
225
170
135
Energy 40 yds.
1350 f.p.s.
1.3
2.3
3.5
4.4
Steel
Size
# BB
Shot Count
1 1/8 oz.
80
Energy 60 yds.
1350 f.p.s.
5.6
Lead
Size
# 2
Shot Count
1 oz.
87
Energy 60 yds.
1350 f.p.s.
4.9


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