Grouse and Woodcock

[badassgriffs]

Good morning - I just picked up my first Fox and ended up with a Sterlingworth 16 gauge with 2 1/2 “ chambers . Modified and full - what’s your favorite load for that set up ? Thanks

[ROMAC]

RST 7.5's or 8's if you can get them.

Maybe 6's for grouse in late season.

[Jeff S]

I’m with Roger. RST 7 - 8’s.

[Sporrns]

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[Sporrns]

In the very thick cover we hunt in NY State, early in the season I load 7 or 7.5s in the right barrel and 6s in the left of my 16 ga. SKUGG. Chokes are .005 R and .011 L. Later in the season when we can see further through the tree canopy I load same in the R barrel and 8s in the L depending on the topography and tree density. If we jump a woodcock (rare where we hunt) I will load a #9 or #10 shot in the R barrel. I normally shoot RST 2.5 inchers, even tho my SKUGG is bored for 2 3/4" shells. They are superior patterning loads and the #10 Woodcock load is terrific for railbirds as well. Kevin

[badassgriffs]

Thanks for the ammo info now i just have to find them.

[Foxnut]

As I am heading out this morning for the opening of our grouse season here in MI this is a timely topic. I like Kevin’s advice for the early season with thick cover. I do the same!

[Silvers]

A friend and I were out riding our quads yesterday on woods roads in the wilds of northeast PA and we came across many turkeys and 6 grouse. Many berries and some grapes here and there. Much better outlook than our late summer ride last year. frank

[Maggiemollie]

A friend and I were out riding our quads yesterday on woods roads in the wilds of northeast PA and we came across many turkeys and 6 grouse. Many berries and some grapes here and there. Much better outlook than our late summer ride last year. frank

That always happens when the season isn't open But it is a good sign nonetheless.