Of The Choices Listed: Which Is The Best Shot Size For Overall Small Game Hunting?

[Glenn B]

Just wondering about the consensus. I figure # 4 shot.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I've got to say, I never heard of the "mix" shot before.
But, I've never used a shotgun for anything that didn't fly.

 

[seeker_two]

What kind of small game?

 

[baboon]

Depends on what your hunting!

 

[bbbass]

I've got to say, I never heard of the "mix" shot before.
But, I've never used a shotgun for anything that didn't fly.

Wabbits, siwwy wabbits!!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Wabbits, siwwy wabbits!!

.22 magnum....

 

[bbbass]

.22 magnum....

I never was much good at hitting a running wabbit with a rifle. Shot many sitting wabbits with .22lr tho.

Does .22mag mess up the meat??

 

[TxStetson]

I never was much good at hitting a running wabbit with a rifle. Shot many sitting wabbits with .22lr tho.

Does .22mag mess up the meat??

Not if you shoot 'em in the head.

 

[Fishkiller]

Back when I did small game No. 6 shot seemed to be the best overall, a bit overkill for quail. The exclusion is waterfowl which a No. 4 steel works good over decoys for ducks and BB for big geese.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I never was much good at hitting a running wabbit with a rifle. Shot many sitting wabbits with .22lr tho.

Does .22mag mess up the meat??

Never shot them running.
Never ate them.

 

[baboon]

Wabbits are easy to raise for meat!

 

[Ozzman]

For Dove use #7.

A stout #6 (steel shot) shell is great for Rabbits.

 

[Sam7sf]

300 ultra mag.

 

[Ozzman]

300 ultra mag.

Instant rabbit soup.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I saw a duck shot from about 50yds with a 300 win mag.

 

[Axxe55]

Never shot them running.
Never ate them.

Dayem! You have missed out of one of the finer wild game delicacies in life. Fried like chicken, served with mashed potatoes and country style gravy and biscuits is one fine meal.

We used a lot of #6 shot years ago for small game, but I preferred a 22LR personally.

 

[bbbass]

Not if you shoot 'em in the head.

I'll bet.

Harder shot at over 100yds with a 22lr tho.

 

[bbbass]

Wabbits are easy to raise for meat!

Yes, my family et lots o wabbit when I was a kid...

 

[TxStetson]

I'll bet.

Harder shot at over 100yds with a 22lr tho.

I was answering your question about the 22 Mag. Those 100 yard shots are much easier.

 

[bbbass]

I was answering your question about the 22 Mag. Those 100 yard shots are much easier.

Yes I got that.... I was just saying that I never had the opportunity to shoot 22mag for those long wabbit shots.