Seeking tips for two upcoming trips - Thanks.
 

I’ll be headed in October to Jackman, ME (10/5 - 10/7) and to upstate NY, Moira, on 10/20 and 10/21. I’d be interested in any thoughts or tips as I prepare for these two trips based on your experience as well as what loads you prefer early season. I’ll have my VHE 20 with me. I have two barrels; 30” (M/F) and a 28” set cut down from the original 30” that are more open (S/S, likely). The 30” are my go to for pheasant in CT and what I’ve used successfully for quail in GA along with a 28ga Webley and Scott. Interested in your views and thanks in advance. All the best to you this season. :)

I’d choose the more open chokes for your Maine trip along with #8 shot.





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Agree 100% with Dean. Open chokes and 8's are my grousin' go to's--7 1/2's are just fine also. I shoot a VHE 20 cyl/cyl also.

I suspect there will still be a fair amount of foliage on for your early Maine trip. Shooting will be close, especially if you are not walking roads. Open chokes in a quick handling gun with a target load of 8's should be fine.