I concur with the view that heavyweight or super fast loads are not required in order to kill consistently.

When young I frequently shot 1 1/4 Super XX though my 16 Sterlingworth (#6 Right #5 Left). I have since grown up. Now days I regularly shot 1 1/8 through my 16ga (#7 Right #6 Left). I often shoot 1oz #7 Spreader Loads over my dog's point.

All my loads travel out around 1150 FPS or so; whether target loads, perserve loads, or wild game loads.

Michael Dittamo
Topeka, KS