Shot Size?

[Augusta]

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I keep track of every shell fired at roosters and I can tell you that the Federal copper plated 1 3/8 oz #5s are the best I have came across. they fly at 1500 fps and pattern great in my gun. You hit a rooster with these and they dont run. They are hard to find, but are available at Gander in Blaine right now.

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I stumbled upon the Federals last year and really like them. Like you said, they have the power to effectively knock them down and I will continue to use them.

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Federal used to make a load with the PF logo on them. Couldn't find them anymore and switched to the Fiocchi.

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They had them last year for the Pheasants Forever anniversary and they were 1-1/4 oz loads. I'm not sure if they still have that load this year, but they do have the Wing-Shok High Velocity in 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 oz loads yet.

I've been looking at the Fiocchi's too, but don't know anyone who has used them. I see that Runnings has them on sale this week so I may pick up a box for this coming weekend to give them "a shot". pun intended.

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Question? Are you guys using 2/3 inch or 3 inch? Thanks

[ruster]

2&3/4"lead #5, 1500fps. Consistenly the best pheasant load over the last 30 years of hunting. These loads were also deadly on mallards before the steel shot requirements. Excellent downrange knockdown and very few lost cripples.

[LMITOUT]

2 3/4

[yakfisher]

2 3/4" copperplated 6's early, 5's late, steel 4's on Federal land (2 or 3's) if it is windy. I love the knock down power of the copper plated shells, I dropped a pheasant dead at 50 yards a couple of years ago (the first shot was at 30 and the 2 guys I was with also missed).

[Guest Kyle]

why would you try shooting a pheasant at 50 yds? The odds of hitting the bird are extremely slim, and even if you were able to put some shot into the bird, good luck finding even if you have a dog; cuz its more than likely crippled and can still easily get away. Even if the first shot was at 30yds, there comes a point where taking that next shot is just a waste of a shell. To me, thats like flock shooting at ducks and geese. Completely unecessary. However, I do understand your making a point about a certain type of shell's knockdown power. I guess for me, that kind of shot isnt in the cards, and not nearly as fun and productive as getting them close.

[Shack]

Hunter4life,

That is called sky busting! I learded that one in the duck hunting forum! Hanson brought it up

[Guest Kyle]

Sky busting is actually what I meant to say. Thanks

[Ely Lake Expert]

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Number two steel for me. no lead, I hunt a lot of public land and don't like having to worry about having lead in the vest.

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Same here 3inch out of my bps.