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ljsommer:
Hello folks,

   I have never hunted pheasant before (and only ever hunted game birds once: grouse) and am going to be attending https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/219947 with my wife. We both have 12 gauges as well as a singular 20 gauge at home. I have boxes of turkey ammo and buckshot, but nothing for pheasant. Is steel 2 or 3 shot, 3" shell a good load to start with?

I really don't know what I am getting into here but I am eager to just be around some folks that know what they're doing. Thanks for any info and apologies for the dumb question!

CP:
steel #2 or #3 works fine.

wadu1:
If you are hunting State land or release sites you are required to use nontoxic shells. I load my own shells, #5 Bismuth for 20 & 12ga. Steel is OK, but I would drop down to #5's, 2 3/4 works just fine. None State land you can use lead just be aware where you're hunting, I like #6 for that.  :twocents:

mboyle0828:

--- Quote from: wadu1 on October 25, 2024, 04:54:06 PM ---If you are hunting State land or release sites you are required to use nontoxic shells. I load my own shells, #5 Bismuth for 20 & 12ga. Steel is OK, but I would drop down to #5's, 2 3/4 works just fine. None State land you can use lead just be aware where you're hunting, I like #6 for that.  :twocents:

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Same here. Love lead #6s where I can. Where non-toxic is required I go with steel #5s.

Loup Loup:
Lead #5 in both the 20 and 12. Second choice would be lead #4. I’ve never shot a pheasant with steel.

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