Thread: Game bird diary for all

Toby I used to be a 'dyed in the wool' 12g guy, until a certain wise old Phezzy shooter from the Hawkes Bay talked me into a 20g. ( I know Mr. King reads this too, so thank you) So this year all my birds are with a 20, using 1/4 and 1/2 chokes. Pet load is an 1oz of #5 shot, although I am tempted to try #6 shot when this slab runs out.

I try and take my birds close, but not as close as Upnorth Uplander Hes like the quick-draw McGraw of the north. I would say all are shot within 40 yards? I often turn down quartering away shots if they are getting out there as they can be hard to put down with that angle