Possibly the most common type of 12-gauge shotgun load, birdshot comes in a variety of sizes. A variety of 12-gauge ammo shot patterns allow hunters to target game from … See more

#8 Shot Offering more power per pellet, the #8 shot remains popular for clay-pigeon shooting. Some of the smallest game birds are great for this shot. Rabbit, squirrel, and doves are … See more

#6 Shot The #6 shot allows you to begin pursuing medium-sized and even larger birds. It’s the smallest load used for pheasant or duck if the distance is a factor. It almost al… See more

#5 Shot The #5 is considered the ideal load size for pheasant hunting. It gives excellent penetration on these tough birds. The pellet diameter is .12 inches. This gives the load enough po… See more