Originally Posted By: nca225
That may well be the case, but I wasn't around in 1898, and nor do I shoot blackpowder loads for upland hunting. I certainly wouldn't use #10 shot today for grouse. I want to be sure they are dead when they hit the ground or die soon after. In that regard I find 6's do the job just fine.


Well, good for you! You can shoot any size shot at grouse that you want.
pete