The higher velocity loads for dove are advertising marketing tactics. Attacking egos with faster is better. Not so... As I mentioned before, my go to loads are AA, or Federal Top Gun Target loads for most of my bird hunting. (1150 1200fps give or take) is more than enough killing power for Grouse, woodcock, dove, quail, and crows. Pheasants early season, I use AA super handy cap 7 1/2 shot 1 1/8oz.
This works for me. And yes I have bought the fast stuff with same results except Ended up with a bruised shoulder.
