Reply With QuoteI shoot 2 & 3/4" shells outn of my 12 ga. loaded with #8 shot using mod. choke tube.
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12 gauge 2 3/4" versus 3" for small game?
I have been out of hunting for a few years and recently purchased a shotgun capable of shooting up to 3 1/2". In the past I used 2 3/4 #7 1/2 for doves and #6 for squirrels. I am considering 3" for squirrels this year. What do you use?
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I shoot 2 & 3/4" shells outn of my 12 ga. loaded with #8 shot using mod. choke tube.
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Only think I use 3" for is deer & turkey.........not necessary for squirrel......
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2 3/4 for sure--like the express loads myself.
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By the way what kinda scatter gun did u get?
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A Remington 870, nothing fancy.Originally Posted by jeepguyjames
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How about a 1963 Light 12 Browning, round knob grip, 21" barrel, cylinder bore made in Belgium? I'm an old bird hunter and use 3 1/4-1 1/4 # 9 shot..
My first purchase when I was discharged from the USN..I think you know about the pistols.
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I don't hunt squirrels anymore ... but, when I did it was mostly with a .22cal rifle & scope. The few times I actually used a shotgun, I used the same loads that I use for rabbits ... 2 3/4" #6 shot. For doves, which I still do hunt ... 2 3/4" #7.5 shot.
I'm shooting a 12ga magnum double barrel (full/imprvd) 3" chamber / 28" barrels ... Noble Mfg of Massachusetts (Made in Spain).
I would only consider using 3" shells, or even Express shells, if hunting for ducks/geese/turkey or larger game.
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I don't hunt anymore but I used a 22 auto with scope and loaded with shorts for squirrels.
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I like my ruger 10/22 also, but have a spot close to the city that is shotgun only. Plus these little wild suckers are getting hard to stalk.
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