shot size for grouse??

[Andrew8235]

i have no idea what size shot i should be using?? any help here

[Mike450r]

7 1/2 - 8

[Andrew8235]

reading the regs i didn't see a non toxic requirment for them? is that correct?

[fluentvoo]

I prefer 6. For a couple reasons. I can buy a case of 6 and use it for grouse and chukar. That way I don't have to have separate containers. Fill the bird vest with 6 and can grab from any pocket and be set. My chukar shots end up being longer distance, and I've also tagged grouse on the wing with 7 1/2 and had them keep flying with feathers floating in the breeze.
I think it's personal preference. Bigger bb's make bigger holes in the birds. Bigger holes, but less holes. If you shoot them on the fly that is. If you are gonna plink them from a tree, .22 to the head is best. 

[dmv9]

+1 on the 6 shot size

and non-toxic is only required on certain wildlife release areas.

[Curly]

Ruffed grouse: 7.5 or 6's.

Blues:  6's and maybe even #5

[Bigshooter]

I mostly use #6.  But later in the year I will use some number #5 on blues.

[Andrew8235]

this is why i love these forum's you guys are awesome thank you for the help fella's

[Big game archer]

I usually use #6, but so far this year I have killed all four of my grouse dead with high base 7-1/2's.

[87Ford]

#6 shot outta the 16 gauge worked pretty well on a limit of Blues last week..

[Skyvalhunter]

I use 6 shot on the blues and 7 1/2 on ruffed

[Andrew8235]

now im just hoping i find the grouse

[D-Rock425]

6 seem to be the answer

[coachcw]

125 grain hollow point !

[scout/sniper]

125 grain hollow point !