Note that I'm speaking here of ranges at which pheasants are successfully shot, not SHOT AT.
An important distinction, Larry, for any wild bird - and one I think more hunters should make. I don't take 40+ yard shots at grouse any more because I seldom hit them at that distance and - even with a dog - had a harder time finding them. Better to pass up the shot and try for a second flush.
Shooting 7/8oz. #8s on grouse, and 1oz. #6s on pheasant in a 20ga. choked Cyl and open Mod, I figure 30-35 yards is my max for clean kills. Any shot beyond that is just for spite.
