What do you use for Grouse??

[Ardent]

Just switched to a Springfield M6, choice of .22 or .410, stainless, and weighs less than some handguns

 

[John Y Cannuck]

I've shot more grouse (in the head) with my 30-30 while deer hunting than any other method.

 

[John Spartan]

In shotguns - #6 to 7.5
Haven't used the ol' 22 yet
With centerfire rifles - plinking loads
Sling shot - steel ball bearings

 

[pupzit]

20 Gauge SXS with 7 1/2 shot works for me ( Walmart Fed. & Winchester are about $22.00 per 100). I used to use my Mod. 77 Winchester .22 But th 20 gauge is more reliable

 

[gunasauras]

Ruger 10-22, AMT 25/22, Browning semi .22, SxS 410, SxS 12 gauge....whatever I'm carrying at the time I guess.....

 

[Jager]

Most grouse I shoot are "incidentals" while deer hunting. .270 - head shots.
If intentionaly hunting grouse I use my Savage 24C .22/20 w/ 6 or 7 1/2's. It has a short barrel and comes up nice.

 

[10x]

For grouse while hunting big game, either a Hamond game getter or a cast bullet loaded very light out of my 30/06

 

[Forcedair]

Ithica M37 Featherweight. 20 guage

 

[581]

I use a Rem 581, 22lr, any type of bullet in the head works for me. I prefer shorts.

 

[cz452shooter]

I use either my .22 (cz 452 style), or my .410 . The odd time i will also use my 20 gauge...

 

[machinistbutler]

As to grouse being stupid the spruce grouse are,they fly into a tree and you can pitch rocks at them until you hit them,Ruffed grouse and sharptails I would not say that about.Once a ruffy takes off They are hard to get.I used a benelli nova this past year ,took one with 3.5" bb load,12 with # 6 ,and one with a slug.Took his head right off,good thing too.Keep my shotgun handy for bears and take home chicken supper when I can.

 

[hithere]

just picked up biakal O/U 22 over 20 gauge- will be my grouse gun

 

[delmer]

Usually my Rem. 870 LW 20 gauge with cheap 7 1/2's, or on occasion my Cooey .410 single shot.

 

[River Rat]

I use my Browning T-Bolt and Win Super X,shoot them high in the back.Keeps them down and no ruined meat.

 

[dizzy dan 1]

Rem. single shot in 28ga. DAN>>>

 

[bat]

X2 for the Spruce Grouse but those Ruffed Grouse have after burners Throw in some heavy cover and watch out. I like my 11-87 for those conditions. Usually the first 2 shots are to just clear the brush out of the way

 

[kjohn]

My Savage 24H-DL, .22 over 20ga. Great for Prairie Chicken and Ruffed Grouse. Been using it for nearly forty years. Neatest little gun.

 

[straightshooter]

SXS's are my favorites, but any shotgun will do. Last year I got birds with:

PUMPS:
Winchester 1897 16 ga.
Winchester 1897 12 ga.

SXS:
Savage Fox B 12 ga.
Lefever G 12 guage (2 1/2" black powder)
Sauer & Sohn 12 ga. (pre-war)

OTHER:
N.E.F. Pardner 20 ga. single

There were a couple of other shotguns I used, but I can't remember which ones.

For sharptail, I always use 5-shot in the tight-choked barrel and 6 in the more open barrel (or 5 for the first shot and 6 for the second - in the case of pumps or others).

For ruffies, I prefer 7 1/2 and then 6-shot, in that order. With the heavier loads and larger shot sizes for sharptail, I tend to lean towards the 12 gauge and heavier guns. For the ruffies, I like slightly shorter barrels, smaller gauges, and lighter guns overall.

This year I'll have a couple of new 20 gauge SXS's to play with. I have a feeling they'll become my favorites.

SS

 

[Chopperhead]

I use a .22 pump

my dad uses a .410 bolt action.

 

[1899]

I usually use an insert made out of stainless steel. It has a hole machined in the back that accepts a .32 ACP round. I have one in .300 Win Mag and one in .300 Wby Mag.