I agree, Joel. I almost never use a twelve on doves. I begin the season with a .410, then move to a 20 as the doves wise up and become more wary (read, longer shots). I have a new 28 that may, or may not, get used this year on them. Then, for the late season, high flying migratory birds (those that you raise) I often go to my 32" 16 ga. Elsie, with one ounce loads. Haven't used more than one ounce in so many years I can't even remember the last time.

Just for funsies, I can see this in my mind's eye, clear as a bell:





To get back on subject, it takes a really "WELL REGULATED GUN" to do service on these little boogers. With that shameless post, I will bow out of this fine thread.

SRH

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