Re: Ideal upland bird gun?
I only use a 12g. 2 weeks ago I tried 2 3/4 #3 steel, #4 lead and #6 steel. all shot in the head. doesn't damage the meat if you aim at the head. Hit them in the chest, and its just a mess.
11 birds so far this year and only 2 or 3 breasts show any sign of pellet penetration.
I think I prefer the #6.
I have only ever shot one Hare, but lots of grouse over the years. We don't have all the game some places have. But I seriously wouldn't change my rig for anything. I say 12g.
Get it on the ground, that's when the work starts