I'll answer just for fun. There are quail around but they are rare enough that I haven't seen one in thirty years and those were in a kennel club dog training area so the only thing I would use lead 9s on is woodcock that seem to always get up very close. I usually load for grouse though so at least 7.5s. The woodcock I flushed turkey hunting this spring confirm the ranges I remember. when I first started shooting trap I used 9s but that was forty years ago and I can't remember the results but I do remember I used 7.5s later on. Oh, and by the way, this might not apply here but when someone starts talking loads I always want to know the gauge, shot weight, shot size, and choke. Like when someone says "cylinder choke is the best all-around choke with modern ammunition".

Last edited by liverwort; 08/03/21 10:20 PM.