Alder adder,

Got to admit it really does not matter to me whether I use 8's or 7 1/2's under the 1st trigger, they pretty much kill the Grouse in the same manner. As long as I have patterned the shells and there are no large gaps in the 7 1/2 patterns. It does matter as to which manufacturers 7 1/2 shells, I use in the gun however. Some manufacturers 7 1/2 shells do not pattern decently out of my L.C. Smith and J.P. Sauer double guns. However when I use the SpredR loads they pattern so well it does not matter if I shoot 8's or 7 1/2 shells. So as soon as I can I shoot the SpredR loads, for both Grouse and Woodcock hunting.

Ryman Gun Dog
L.C. Smith Man



Last edited by Ryman Gun Dog; 07/26/18 03:37 PM.