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shell size for 50 lb prey

Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2005 6:18 pm
by catlynn54
I have my great-grandfather's 12 ga shotgun along with dove/quail shells.
What size shell should be used for eliminating prey of about 50lb? I mean for instance coyote size or so.

Shells for coyotes

Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:05 am
by Villimus Rex
I would use buck shot. Pretty much any size will do just get them inside of 25 yards to be sure of a killing shot.