What is everyone's thoughts on #7.5 versus #8 sized shot when hunting for smaller feathered quarry (i.e. doves, woodcock, grouse, quail, etc). Comfortable shot ranges? How about speeds: 1100, 1200 or 1300 fps? Any differences on clay birds?


I would love to hear everyone's preference. Please feel free to share any hunting anecdotes, preferred loads, anything!