Shells for dove hunting?

[p89cajun]

http://academy.com/index.php?page=c...mmunition&start=0&selectedSKU=0322-02662-1126

I know handguns but to me long guns are a whole different world. I got invited to go dove hunting this weekend and went to buy shells. I bought a case of the ones in the link and now my buddy says they wont be good because they are "low brass." The box says heavy dove. Has anyone used these in hunting before? How do they perform. Will I be O.K. with these or do I need to go buy "high brass?"

 

[sixgunner455]

They'll do. Doesn't take much to kill a dove. Hitting them, now that's another story. Personally, I use Winchester AA Sporting Clays, 7.5 or 8, at 1300 fps. I've discovered that I get better patterns with the AA loads. But I've killed plenty of doves with other loads. Take it out, pattern them, shoot a few clays, and go shoot some doves.

3 days left!!

 

[skinewmexico]

If you have to have high brass shotgun shells to kill dove, you aren't much of a shot. That's like someone telling you you need a 300 Winmag to kill a deer.

 

[Smokey Joe]

Low brass, medium brass, high brass, poof!

P 89 Cajun--Sixgunner has the right of it. As they say, any stigma will do to beat a dogma.

they wont be good because they are "low brass."

The low or high brass refers to the height of the brass base on the outside of the shotgun shell--Has nothing whatever to do with the load of powder and shot on the inside of the shell, nor yet with the height of the base of the inside of the shell.

This last is often confused by some reloaders. But low (or high) brass on the outside is immaterial for reloading, while low (or high) base on the inside of the shell is a crucial dimension for getting the wad right in reloading the shell. If you're not going to be reloading these shells then it doesn't matter.

Years ago, with paper shotgun shells, the height of the brass on the outside of the shell was a significant factor in the strength of the shell. With today's plastic shells the strength added by the brass is not a factor.

If the commercially loaded rounds call themselves "heavy dove," then they are made to shoot heavy doves, ha ha. Seriously, they are relatively heavy rounds for shooting at doves, and you should be just fine with them.

Good hunting! Please give us a follow-up report, with pictures!

 

[p89cajun]

This is my first bird hunt. It is a little paid hunt and they cook you lunch. How many shells do you guys suggest taking with me? I am not a very good shot with anything longer than a 5 inch barrel

 

[JG2000]

Those Shells will work just fine but with that being said you might want to go get some of the shells your friend recommends. That way when the inevitable miss occurs he wont be able to give you a hard time about your selection. In fact if you want you will be able to harass him for recommending such bunk ammo. The Shells you have already purchased wont go to waste, once you get the bug for shooting things on the fly you will be out every chance you get and your friend wont always be there looking over your shoulder I'm sure. Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[Big Az Al]

Cajun

Take all you have money to spend on shells!

After all, "When there is lead in air there is hope in the heart!"

Running out of shells is like using UP hope!

As to what load?

Any 1oz load of 7 1/2 or 8 shoot is good for dove! If I had to buy shell for this weekend it would be, Rem's Dove and Quail, in the black plastic hulls, more because I have a good recipee for reloading those!

 

[308win]

Doves don't take much killing power if you can get them in the pattern. 1 or 11/4 low brass 8's will do the job. Lead em a lot and then lead em some more and you will have some good eating.

 

[Grayrock]

my buddy says they wont be good because they are "low brass."

Yor buddy's tetched in the haid.

If you are just going for the day, take 4 boxes. That will allow you about 8 shots per bird to get a limit of 12. Make sure you have a plug in your magazine and the proper licensing, eye and ear protection. Take sun screen and plenty of liquid and a stool and you'll be all set for a fun filled day of dove blastin'. Once you try it, you'll be hooked.

 

[koja48]

Bring lots of whatever you choose . . .

 

[paintballdude902]

i just go to wally world and get a case of remington 7.5 or 8 for like 35-40 bucks

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

Just remember, decent dove shooting is about one bird for every six shots, so don't be disappointed if you don't sweep the skies your first time out.

Although they're delicate (one #8 pellet can be fatal), they're small, very fast, and can maneuver like a fighter jet (if not better).

As for quantity of ammunition--take a lot. And keep some water handy; dehydration or heatstroke isn't much of a souvenir.

 

[koja48]

If I SEE 6 birds in range in this part of town, I'm excited! But, it's the 1st bird season & getting out is getting out. Change of pace from shooting at the clay variety . . .