what shot size for shooting rabbits

[lurch46 2]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

[whippeter69 88]

I always use 7.5 28gram in my 20 bore, the best cart iv used on them so far. Good clean kills.

[lurch46 2]

I always use 7.5 28gram in my 20 bore, the best cart iv used on them so far. Good clean kills.

ok mate thanks for advice

[Deker 3,478]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

 

 

Well..this is an interesting comment...I suspect several will have a favourite, and probably different cartridge type.

 

I rate the 5 for many uses...but I struggle to understand any circumstances where a 7.5 28 would be better that a 32, 5 on rabbits!

[lurch46 2]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

 

 

Well..this is an interesting comment...I suspect several will have a favourite, and probably different cartridge type.

 

I rate the 5 for many uses...but I struggle to understand any circumstances where a 7.5 28 would be better that a 32, 5 on rabbits!

ok derick thats what i thought but last nite i had loads more rabbits with the 7.5 shot than the 5 shot.i only took the 7.5 shot out cause use on clays and thought give a go and was susprized.

[lurch46 2]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

 

 

Well..this is an interesting comment...I suspect several will have a favourite, and probably different cartridge type.

 

I rate the 5 for many uses...but I struggle to understand any circumstances where a 7.5 28 would be better that a 32, 5 on rabbits!

ok derick thats what i thought but last nite i had loads more rabbits with the 7.5 shot than the 5 shot.i only took the 7.5 shot out cause use on clays and thought give a go and was susprized.

sorry ment to say your name deker not what i spelled .

[andyf 144]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

My guess is that your shotgun is fairly new and consequently probably built to shoot 28gr (small shot) clay loads, most new shotguns are, and primarily used for the clay shooting disciplines, therefore your gun patterns well with Plasi Wad 28gr cartridges, and as a result you will score better when using the 'proper' ammo.

I shoot two different 1970's vintage fixed choke Winchesters, one is a 27 1/2" O/U Skeet gun and the other a 28" S/S Model 23, both of these shoot best with 32gr fibre Wad no 5's, and do not like the high velocity 28gr shells at all because they were designed to use fibre wads. If I use 28gr PlasiWads I either miss, get a cloud of feathers, or too many runners.

I use my guns for game and rough/duck shooting and get excellent clean kills on Pheasant and Pigeon providing I use 5 or 6 shot and no smaller.

The only down side to your situation is that your rabbits will contain more and smaller pellets.

AF

[tommygun166 0]

i use 6

[hiho 5]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

 

 

Well..this is an interesting comment...I suspect several will have a favourite, and probably different cartridge type.

 

I rate the 5 for many uses...but I struggle to understand any circumstances where a 7.5 28 would be better that a 32, 5 on rabbits!

ok derick thats what i thought but last nite i had loads more rabbits with the 7.5 shot than the 5 shot.i only took the 7.5 shot out cause use on clays and thought give a go and was susprized.

Well if you have been using that load on clays your gona be a better shot with that load and get more kills

[runningdog 1]

32 gram of 5 6 or 7 will do the job

[COMPO 54]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

My guess is that your shotgun is fairly new and consequently probably built to shoot 28gr (small shot) clay loads, most new shotguns are, and primarily used for the clay shooting disciplines, therefore your gun patterns well with Plasi Wad 28gr cartridges, and as a result you will score better when using the 'proper' ammo.

I shoot two different 1970's vintage fixed choke Winchesters, one is a 27 1/2" O/U Skeet gun and the other a 28" S/S Model 23, both of these shoot best with 32gr fibre Wad no 5's, and do not like the high velocity 28gr shells at all because they were designed to use fibre wads. If I use 28gr PlasiWads I either miss, get a cloud of feathers, or too many runners.

I use my guns for game and rough/duck shooting and get excellent clean kills on Pheasant and Pigeon providing I use 5 or 6 shot and no smaller.

The only down side to your situation is that your rabbits will contain more and smaller pellets.

AF

 

 

I have an old side by side spanishgun and favour 5's 32grams......never thought of the modern guns being more designed for clays....interesting thought! and probably right

[FOXHUNTER 5,021]

5s or 6s i would use.

[hily 379]

hello just asking what shot size would everyone use in a shotgun{12g}to shoot rabbits just asked cause cause last nite found 7.5 shot 28 grams was killing them alot better than 5 shot 32 grams .just ask cause im new to the sport.cheers

 

 

Well..this is an interesting comment...I suspect several will have a favourite, and probably different cartridge type.

 

I rate the 5 for many uses...but I struggle to understand any circumstances where a 7.5 28 would be better that a 32, 5 on rabbits!

muzzle flip?shooting over bunnys 32 gram mybe to heavy a load !?. I use 6@ 30 gr but if its a hard winter 5 @32gr because the bunnys fur can absorb more shock as its thicker for the cold weather. ATB.

Edited August 27, 2009 by hily

[Tobias 0]

I prefer 5 - 6 32gm for rabbits and pigeons seems to work for me and ive even had the odd fox with 6 shot at about 20yrd face on in my 12bore Miruko o/u.

[Daveo 61]

36 grams of S.G only kidding.

I have shot (and killed) rabbits with every thing from no.8 to no.4.

They all do the job.