[Pheonix]

I may use a .22 in the long run, but for the time being, and the area available for me to hunt I wish to use my Mossberg 500. My question is what type of round should I use? What choke?

[bernie]

Now that can be a tougher question than it sounds! Usually in Arkansas where I hunt, I start the early season with an improved or modified, something fairly open because with the leaves on, the shots will be shorter in the woods that I hunt. However, if hunting a pecan orchard, I will use a full choke. As the season progresses, and the leaves drop, I move to a full choke or a .22LR. However, it depends on the conditions where you hunt.

[MP-44]

Modified Choke with #6 or 71/2. Personally I swithed to precision airguns exclusively for squirrel.

[Pumpkinheaver]

Modified choke #6 shot. I switched to a .22 long ago and have never looked back, head shots only. I like to go out and sit in the woods and enjoy the "quiet time" away from te phone, tv, etc.

[Dave McCracken]

6s and Modified for the start of the season, move up to Full later on. An oz should be enough.

[Ol' Badger]

I'm going to try my T/C in .357 and see what I can get. I wont take any shots unless I can hit the head. I'll let ya know how it went.

[Poodleshooter]

I use modified and 1-1/8oz of #5's in my Mossberg, though I doubt it kills them any deader than #6's. Took my last one at 40yds while he was running away from me.

[Subby]

What Dave said. I've found that 6s penetrate the hide much better than 7 1/2s.

Sub

[Newt]

6's with modified like dave said.

Newt

[Newt]

bernie,

Where are you at in Ark?

Newt