How tough IS a pheasant ????

[Double Trouble]

Thank you all !

I think I'll stay with # 6 shot & only use this gun when hunting over dogs (hunting preserve). The shots are usually close.

For my other hunting, I have some nice parkers that I'm not afraid to load up.

(This 16 gauge is an old German drilling that has quite a bit of pitting, and it's on a very small-frame receiver. Hence the light 28 gauge load...)


(I'm a better shot with my Parkers anyway !)

Thanks again !

[Joe Bernfeld]

John, while I use 7/8 oz #6 in a 20 ga to hunt both wild and released pheasants, I think 3/4 oz #7 would be fine if you don't take straight-away shots and try to limit yourself to 30 yards or so. I like #7 for Sharptails, Chukars and Huns and I'm sure it would kill pheasants fine if you're careful!
Joe