Grouse loads : Is # 8 shot too small ?

Double Trouble · 09-20-2010, 05:35 PM

Thanks Dean.

I'm going on a hunt with the Ruffed Grouse Society in November, so I want to have as much "help" as possible hitting birds. (...since there will be witnesses !)

I think 7 1/2 may be the way to go...

Setter Man · 09-20-2010, 05:58 PM

Dean's advice is sound and in my experience it's dead on. I think 7-1/2 is probably a safe bet when the leaves are down so you should be OK.

Hammer · 09-20-2010, 08:03 PM

I have a box of #8's in my bag to back up the half box of 7 1/2's I have been using in the early season. I think 7 1/2 to 8's is splitting hairs and I've had good luck with both.

FWIW, in November, I get away from spreaders. Maybe a #7 shot in the right tube and a #6 shot in the second.

Good luck.