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Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares #6919537 10/13/17 09:42 PM
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When November comes, me and my son will be heading to some public hunting grounds to see if we can get some rabbits.
However, none of them allow rifles, so the .22LRs will stay home.
We'll be taking the 12 Gauge Shotgun instead.

I've never hunted rabbit with a shotgun, only my .22LR

Can any of yall recommend the proper shot size and chokes for rabbits?


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6919546 10/13/17 09:51 PM
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If only hunting rabbits, normally I use #6 game loads with IC to Cyl choke.

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6920103 10/14/17 01:39 PM
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Oh okay, pretty much the same thing when I'm dove hunting.

Thanks.


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6920285 10/14/17 04:57 PM
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We use Hevishot Duck 3" #4's for rabbit hunting with
a mid range choke

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6922483 10/16/17 06:46 PM
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An ounce of 6 or 7 1/2 will get the job done. I use a modified choke.

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6922524 10/16/17 07:19 PM
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What Sniper John said. Been my go to combination for bunnies for years.

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6922540 10/16/17 07:30 PM
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if they would allow air rifles that would be the ticket


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6922572 10/16/17 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted By: AdanV
Oh okay, pretty much the same thing when I'm dove hunting.

Thanks.


Dove hunting I normally use a field load. Game loads generally are a slower fps and or less shot than a field load. For dedicated shotgun rabbit hunting I also prefer to carry one of my lighter shorter barreled guns.

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: uplandhunter] #6922603 10/16/17 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: uplandhunter
We use Hevishot Duck 3" #4's for rabbit hunting with
a mid range choke


Your joking right?

Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: Sniper John] #6922618 10/16/17 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted By: Sniper John
Originally Posted By: uplandhunter
We use Hevishot Duck 3" #4's for rabbit hunting with
a mid range choke


Your joking right?
Good for those 60-90 yard shots.....


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6925035 10/18/17 08:22 PM
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I love using a 410. When using a 12 or 20 I found a lot of the meet was wasted when i would shot them running but if I got a shot while it was still that was not a problem because i would take a head shot.


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6925121 10/18/17 09:49 PM
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I like #5 or #6 pheasant loads for squirrels, they will knock the stuffin out of a rabbit also. Use whatever you have, they are not that hard to kill.


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: chalet] #6932435 10/25/17 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted By: chalet
I like #5 or #6 pheasant loads for squirrels, they will knock the stuffin out of a rabbit also. Use whatever you have, they are not that hard to kill.



I agree with this and no choke titer than modified.


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Re: Shot Size & Chokes for Rabbits/Hares [Re: AdanV] #6949171 11/07/17 02:06 AM
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Cotton tails don't need much to go down. Texas Jacks do. #5 or 6 modified choke for one, #2 lead 1 1/4 oz full choke for the latter

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