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I usually shoot the Winchesters, in 4,5 or 6. The 2 main reasons are that for some reason the Wins are about all I can find around here and they are alittle cheaper.
Ya selection is very regional, I order on-line most of the time, can't find any of the above in 16ga. in stores here.
i hunt in ct with a .410 remington 6 is the only shot ive seen around but it works great
I usually use winchesters too, I prefer 4s but they seem to be hard to find now. I have also been using estate pheasant loads and have been impressed with them too. I also reload and am working on refining my pheasant loads. With ammo prices right now it saves a lot but its also getting hard to find supplies.
I perfer the Federal Premium in the 3in. it gives me better range when the wind is blowing & the birds are fling down the firing line of hunters in the field.(northern Ks. winds)
I shoot a 28 gauge O/U and use Winchester AA HS 1oz 6's. i have only one problem with these shells and the rest of the 28 gauge shells; it is impossible for me to find 1oz wads for reloading. So when i get cheap, i reload some hotter 3/4oz 6's.
I use Federal Premium in #5 shot. I like the speed and punch but I do think they are dirtier than other brands. Have also found that steel works surprisingly well. But stay at least 1500 fps. Speed kills with steel because it's less dense than lead (i.e. less inertia-driven penetration power after impact).
I bought some of the Winchester Supers 2 yrs ago because that is all that was at the store, Thank God. I have never seen anything like those #5's Dead birds before they hit the ground and shots that I usually miss were hits. I even made 2 shots that left my buddies with their mouths open. Same thing last year I hope to repeat that on Sat.
It really depends on what brass you are using. You want to use the high brass to have the knock down power. The first time I went pheasant hunting, I was using low brass and found that a lot of times I would have to double tap. I normally use a 2 3/4, Winchester Game Load, but I also have Fiocchi's too.
I am mainly concerned about the size, and wt of shot, and the velocity my shot is travelling at...comparing muzzle velocity. I feel all the mfgers are using high tech procedures, and components today. With some name mfgers you will pay for the name considerably more than a lesser named brand like Kent's, or Estates, that can work just as well.
My state of Idaho allows lead for upland birds, and I hope it stays that way...much more knockdown power at a reasonable cost. Also, buffered shot works a lot better..copper plated, or silver plated shot stays round with far less "fliers" and more shot in the pattern. They also penetrate better not sticking in the feathers like lead is prone to do. But, you need to pattern your own gun with a particular load. The other question is at what range will I be shooting pheasants at? At 25 yds. trap loads can be fine, while at 40-50 yds. a magnum load is called for. Bigger shot is better at distances. When I reloaded I often used 1 3/8 of #2...never blew up a bird, but sure killed them dead. Late season wild birds take heavier loads than on opening day.
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I usually shoot the Winchesters, in 4,5 or 6. The 2 main reasons are that for some reason the Wins are about all I can find around here and they are alittle cheaper.
I usually use winchesters too, I prefer 4s but they seem to be hard to find now. I have also been using estate pheasant loads and have been impressed with them too. I also reload and am working on refining my pheasant loads. With ammo prices right now it saves a lot but its also getting hard to find supplies.
Ya selection is very regional, I order on-line most of the time, can't find any of the above in 16ga. in stores here.
i hunt in ct with a .410 remington 6 is the only shot ive seen around but it works great
I perfer the Federal Premium in the 3in. it gives me better range when the wind is blowing & the birds are fling down the firing line of hunters in the field.(northern Ks. winds)
I shoot a 28 gauge O/U and use Winchester AA HS 1oz 6's. i have only one problem with these shells and the rest of the 28 gauge shells; it is impossible for me to find 1oz wads for reloading. So when i get cheap, i reload some hotter 3/4oz 6's.
I use Federal Premium in #5 shot. I like the speed and punch but I do think they are dirtier than other brands. Have also found that steel works surprisingly well. But stay at least 1500 fps. Speed kills with steel because it's less dense than lead (i.e. less inertia-driven penetration power after impact).
I bought some of the Winchester Supers 2 yrs ago because that is all that was at the store, Thank God. I have never seen anything like those #5's Dead birds before they hit the ground and shots that I usually miss were hits. I even made 2 shots that left my buddies with their mouths open. Same thing last year I hope to repeat that on Sat.
It really depends on what brass you are using. You want to use the high brass to have the knock down power. The first time I went pheasant hunting, I was using low brass and found that a lot of times I would have to double tap. I normally use a 2 3/4, Winchester Game Load, but I also have Fiocchi's too.
I am mainly concerned about the size, and wt of shot, and the velocity my shot is travelling at...comparing muzzle velocity. I feel all the mfgers are using high tech procedures, and components today. With some name mfgers you will pay for the name considerably more than a lesser named brand like Kent's, or Estates, that can work just as well.
My state of Idaho allows lead for upland birds, and I hope it stays that way...much more knockdown power at a reasonable cost. Also, buffered shot works a lot better..copper plated, or silver plated shot stays round with far less "fliers" and more shot in the pattern. They also penetrate better not sticking in the feathers like lead is prone to do. But, you need to pattern your own gun with a particular load. The other question is at what range will I be shooting pheasants at? At 25 yds. trap loads can be fine, while at 40-50 yds. a magnum load is called for. Bigger shot is better at distances. When I reloaded I often used 1 3/8 of #2...never blew up a bird, but sure killed them dead. Late season wild birds take heavier loads than on opening day.
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