I'm new to hunting, with an Ohio DNR wildlife area near my house. I'm going to start hunting squirrels with a .22, but by the time rabbits are in season, I can't use a .22 on DNR land except for hunting squirrels.
My only shotguns are my HD 12-ga. and a Savage Model 24C .22LR over .20-ga. cylinder bore, no choke threads. I've verified I can carry this in the field provided I have no .22 ammunition. I've patterned the barrel using #8 shot, it has a nice even pattern, but at 25 yards it's obviously a BIG pattern. Is there a feasible option in terms of shot for hunting rabbits out to 30-40 yards or so?
Thanks,
Jeff
My only shotguns are my HD 12-ga. and a Savage Model 24C .22LR over .20-ga. cylinder bore, no choke threads. I've verified I can carry this in the field provided I have no .22 ammunition. I've patterned the barrel using #8 shot, it has a nice even pattern, but at 25 yards it's obviously a BIG pattern. Is there a feasible option in terms of shot for hunting rabbits out to 30-40 yards or so?
Thanks,
Jeff