Brian,
My experience mirrors what many above have said. Since it's usually woodcock and grouse time, I use a 12 ga. choked .003 & .011 and 1 oz. of #8's right barrel and #7's in the left with good effect. Typical distances up here in Michigan are anything from 10 to 25 yards. Thinking about the upcoming season already!
Karl
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