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Post by djturnz on Nov 7, 2007 16:36:04 GMT -4
This is my first year to get my license.
I know next to nothing.
I guess since I have my license I might as well be out rabbit hunting right now right?
I don't know anyone who small game hunts, so I'm on my own.
I bought a book on cleaning game animals.
How does a 20G SxS sound for rabbit?
#7.5 shot?
Any input? Thanks
What really has me freaked out is what the hell I'm gonna do if I actually get a deer this year.
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Post by mrlongbeard on Nov 7, 2007 16:44:22 GMT -4
GREAT SETUP. walk slow and shake the brush piles three or four times . the thicker the better. be ready for quick shots. choke size i.c. is best in cover. rabbits will circle back so swing back to areas you flush them from. just some input from a long time beagle owner and rabbit hunter
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Post by xtrememxrider on Nov 7, 2007 22:00:08 GMT -4
Exactly what Mrlongbeard said! If you dont have access to dogs use the walk left and right (zig zag or like a Z) to cover the ground and be ready!
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Post by archer131 on Nov 15, 2007 14:31:58 GMT -4
Two Key points Long beard said...
1. Shake / Kick the brush 3 or 4 times I can't tell you how many times I kicked brush piles and then took a step back to go around to have one flush.
2. Go back they will swing around....I missed the same rabbit 3 times in one day from under an old log. Then went back a week later and missed him twice.
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Post by netboy on Jan 2, 2008 0:25:09 GMT -4
Where are you located? I've been doing pretty good the last few times out. Find the thickest cover in the area. Shoot fast Look for green thorn bushes with some leaf cover. That's were I've been finding them.
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Post by huntsmenbob on Jan 2, 2008 1:11:24 GMT -4
7.5 shot sounds a little to little to me in a 20 gauge. I have used a 20 guage all of my life. I wouldn't go less than 6 shot. I went to 4's for squirrels. Less BB's and hits harder. Less BB's when cleaning and goes through the pines and small limbs better or in your case brush.
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Post by firefightnlife on Jan 2, 2008 11:14:58 GMT -4
i go 4 or 6 shot everytime i go small gaming
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Post by asinglearrow on Jan 2, 2008 19:24:58 GMT -4
i use a 20g alot with 6 shot ive been doing real good with my beagles and still have a month to go!
djturnz- where are you located maybe you can go along with me and the hounds sometime!
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