[hunter20ga]

Ultramag has it right. I've shot a RRL 28 ga for five years for sharptails and pheasants over pointing dogs. I often have the skeet chokes in. If not, I've got it choked sk/ic. Only go to the IC/mod combo when shots will be a bit longer. Very deadly gauge with the right shells. I've shot a lot of roosters with 3/4 oz of Federal Premium copper-plated 7 1/2 shot. Use 6 shot for later in the season/longer shots. I've never used the full choke in this gun except when shooting clay pigeons.

I do feel one has to be selective on pheasant shots with this gauge...and willing to pass up shots beyond 35 yards or you risk wounding a lot of birds in my experience. (A better shot than I could maybe stretch that to 40. Others might be well advised to stay within 30 yards. Shoot some clays to get an idea; don't be afraid to pattern the gun with the loads you'll use hunting, as well.)

good luck whatever you choose.
hunter20ga

 

[hunter20ga]

Researcher...if I ever run across those Fiochi shells I might give 'em a whirl. I've had so much success, though, with Federal Premiums...3/4 oz of copper-plated shot, that I've not looked farther. I did buy some of the Fiocchi Golden Pheasant shells in 20 ga and 12 ga for the coming season...have heard good things about them.

 

[hunter20ga]

Thanks...I don't make it to the RRV that often, but may be over that way for business reasons sometime this fall. Will check now that I know where to look.