Yer favourite load for rabbits?

ChasseurBob

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I keep hearing different opinions on shells for rabbit with either a 12ga. or a 20ga. Some say hit 'em with #6 - you can't miss and it doesn't take much to stop them. Others say use #2 or BB - more range and penetration. What gives? I want rabbit and not hamburger, but it's easier to miss with the larger shot spread.

I expect some will say they use whatever they have handy ... hey, I can live with that too!
 
ChasseurBob said:
I expect some will say they use whatever they have handy ... hey, I can live with that too!
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Whatever I have in the gun for birds at the time will kill every rabbit that ever hops across my path. Light loads will stop them -- they can't withstand much of a hit. Hell I used to kill snowshoes as a kid with the crossman .177 CO2 powered python lookalike pellet pistol.

Personally I prefer a .22 long rifle and stalking them.
 
Levi Garrett said:
40 gr HP :D
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Yup..

The rabbits (snowshoes) around here are kinda dumb and for the most part they just sit there and look at you.This allows for an easy head shot with a .22.If I was using a shotgun I'd go with #6 or 5 shot.
 
win70 said:
Yup..

The rabbits (snowshoes) around here are kinda dumb and for the most part they just sit there and look at you.This allows for an easy head shot with a .22.If I was using a shotgun I'd go with #6 or 5 shot.
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I'm looking at using a 20ga. this winter. Rabbits around here being a little smarter than ordinary, cuz they don't always want to stand still for a shot or a photo. thanks for the ideas ...
 
5.4 grains Reddot........45 gr hornady "hornet" ......... .222 Brno

1830fps.........0.85 in/75 yds/3 shots.........small mammal masher load..

hs4570.............yer mileage may vary
 
I use #5 or #4 whichever our lousy Walmart happens to have in the 100 packs.

12 guage, but I am eyeing a new .20!

Had the dog out Friday past for our first hunt of the season. We only got two, but it was about 20 degrees and the dog was struggling: from the heat and her fat ass.

Looking forward to the next hunt - not sure of the population trend yet.

:D
 
12 or 20 ga I would use some of the cheapy 2 3/4" 4's or 5's. I like something that goes right through and doesnt end up getting spit out on my plate. Same for grouse.

Jacks get the BB's or better because its usually a little longer range and a bigger critter.
 
I hunt with a referees whistle on my left hand and a lever action .22 with no scope. If you see them before u see them it's simple...right between the ears...if they're running it's a quick blow on the whistle which gives ya'bout 2-3 seconds to line up the shoot...it's that simple...NEVER ANY MESS IN THE GUTS.

i use to hunt with light loads but i just hated cleaning rabbits with their guts all a mess. plus lining up and making shots only between the ears makes it more of a challenge.
 
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