Greybeard
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I had a somewhat disappointing "group shoot" earlier this week when about a dozen crows were making their racket and doing thier droppings in a big oak tree over our picnic table out back. From around 30 yards, I took good aim with little 20 gauge with modified choke loaded with high brass 4s. Centered pattern on 3 of 'em close together, but only dropped one.
Back in college days, I recall some buddys and I frequently dropping many of 'em, usually flying toward roosts, on Sunday afternoons near the end of or after quail season. I think we were probably using whatever shotgun and shells we had handy at the time, but probably 12 gauge with 7 1/2s or 8s.
While I recall seeing "recommended shot sizes" for taking various game animals on some boxes of ammo, I can't recall seeing such for the lowly crow. Your experience/opinions? 4s, 6s, 8s ?
Back in college days, I recall some buddys and I frequently dropping many of 'em, usually flying toward roosts, on Sunday afternoons near the end of or after quail season. I think we were probably using whatever shotgun and shells we had handy at the time, but probably 12 gauge with 7 1/2s or 8s.
While I recall seeing "recommended shot sizes" for taking various game animals on some boxes of ammo, I can't recall seeing such for the lowly crow. Your experience/opinions? 4s, 6s, 8s ?