what do you use for grouse partridge and why?
- Thread starter iceangler650
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madtrapper143
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Steep Rock Lake NWO
Usually one of my 16 bores with 1 oz. of #6 or #8. I had very good performance last fall with my Beretta A302 in 12 gauge (IMP CYL) and Imperial #7 steel shot from Canadian Tire. No feather fluff pulled through the bird with the steel pellets and the steel seemed to penetrate undergrowth better also. Going to try some different 1 oz. (in the 12 bore) with Federal 1 oz. #6 and #7 waterfowl loads this fall.
Darryl
Darryl
A light load of #7.5 works. I usually use a 22lr however my last ten grouse were killed with 25/06(5) 45/70(2) and 458wm(3) so I will use what ever I have.
I admit the 458 wm may have been excessive but I tried to run them over with my truck but they ducked and I went right over them so I used the cannon. Shoot a foot in front of them and the gravel kills them quick
I admit the 458 wm may have been excessive but I tried to run them over with my truck but they ducked and I went right over them so I used the cannon. Shoot a foot in front of them and the gravel kills them quick
gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
One of my guns that is great for grouse is my Darne. At around 5 1/2 pounds, it is great for carrying. I use Kent 2 1/2" low pressure #6 or 7 , 1 oz loads.
Those SKBs are excellent upland guns. I've owned two 25"ers over the years and recently bought a M100 with 28" bbls opened up to IC/M. I like the longer bbls better for handling than the 25s. This one will be the last one I buy. The only thing I don't like about them is the single trigger. Double trigger with extractors is preferred here.
Shooter_01
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Durham Region, Ontario
Lovely dog, and great pic.
My friend, do yourself a favour and wait for a used beater Browning Citori... get one that is WELL used and clean it up... it will be with you in the fields through retirement and then serve your kids through to their retirement... not a purchase you will regret.
Huh....Good luck. Better pick up a used wingmaster for less $. It'll hold its resale value for when youre ready for a proper O/U
12 gauge all the way! I use the Federal or Winchester bulk pack stuff loaded with #4 mostly. Up here in Northern Ontario brush the extra oomf to beat down the brush on its way to the bird is nice. Sometimes I take my .17 HMR when I'm not too concerned with eating bush chicken that night.
I prefer a double for grouse, not overly picky which way the barrels are stacked... perhaps an edge to a side by each. I like and shoot all gauges, but if I were choosing only one, I suppose it would be the 20.
Pretty sure those Citori's have been photo-shopped into these pics!
Hahahahaha!
Actually, you gave the best advice in this thread.
gunsaholic
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
I agree although it doesn't necessarily have to be a Citori. There are many used guns that would be a better choice for the long term.
Reloaderdude
CGN Regular
- Location
- In the Northern SK Bush
I use a mid 70's Model 840 20 gauge shotgun. I find if you focus on the shot size your results will be much closer to the best obtainable results.
I have found that a 8 shot with 1 oz - 2 3/4 (target load ) give me the results I want. The challenger brand in 20 as well as 12 gauge work very well in both of my firearms.
I have found that a 8 shot with 1 oz - 2 3/4 (target load ) give me the results I want. The challenger brand in 20 as well as 12 gauge work very well in both of my firearms.
