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Hunting Game Guides

Able's Suggested Hunting Game Guides and Usage

 

Shotgun Shells By Gauge

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Shotgun Hunting Guides

Game Species Shot Size Choke Hunter's Tips
Coyote/Fox #B
#2
#4 		Modified
Full
For a fox #BB or #2 is always a good choice. A coyote would need #4.
Dove #6
#7.5
#8
#9 		Improved Cylinder
Modified
Normal ranges on these birds, use #8, or #7.5 for light shooting. For longer ranges, use heavier payloads of larger shot.
Duck #2
#3
#4		 Improved Cylinder
Modified
Improved Modified
For ducks at normal range #2 and #4 are most popular. For Hevi-Shot, use #6
Geese #BBB
#BB
#1
#2		 Modified
Improved Modified
Geese are tough at very long shots so a bigger shot is suggested because it carries more energy downrange. For geese at normal range #BBB have most effect. For Hevi-Shot, use #2
Pheasant #4
#5
#6
 Improved Cylinder
Modified
Improved Modified
Full
For field shooting where long shots are usual #4 is recommended. For a normal rise #5 is suggested. An all around favorite for hunters is #6. As the season progresses these birds tend to flush our farther, therefore a tighter choke is recommended in the late season. Improved Cylinder is recommended for close cover. Modified/Full for long field shots.
Quail #7.5
#8
#9 		Improved Cylinder
Modified
For early season shooting on small quail, use #9 shot. As quail get larger, use #7.5, or #8. The choke to use depends on the shooting distance.
Rabbit #4
#6		 Improved Cylinder
Modified
Improved Modified
Full
For rabbits at normal range, use lighter loads. For larger jack rabbits and longer distances, use heavier loads. Improved Cylinder is suggested for brush. Modified for open cover field. Full for open, long shots.
Squirrel #5
#6		 Improved Cylinder
Modified
Improved Modified
Most hunters prefer heavy loads and use #5, and #6. Improved Cylinder/Modified suggested for brush.
Turkey #4
#5
#6		 Full
Extra Full
Shot size will depend on your range. The longer the range, the heavier the payload and larger the shot size. Shot sizes #4, #5, and #6 are the best choices.


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Rifle Hunting Guides

Calibers Suggested Game Type
17 Remington Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
17 Remington Fireball Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
204 Ruger Coyote, Fox Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Hornet Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Long Rifle Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Rimfire Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Short/CB Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22 Winchester Rimfire Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
22-250 Remington Antelope, Coyote, Deer, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
220 Swift Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
221 Fireball Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
223 Remington (5.56 M193) Antelope, Coyote, Deer, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
243 Winchester Antelope, Coyote, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
25-06 Remington Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Coyote, Deer, Wild Boar
25-20 Winchester Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
250 Savage Antelope, Coyote, Deer
257 Roberts Antelope, Coyote, Deer
260 Remington Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
264 Winchester Mag Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
270 Winchester African Plains Game, Antelope, Caribou, Coyote, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
280 Remington Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
30 Carbine Coyote, Predators, Small Game, Varmints
30-06 Springfield African Plains Game, Antelope, Caribou, Coyote, Deer, Elk, Fox, Groundhog, Moose, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints, Wild Boar
30-30 Winchester Antelope, Black Bear, Coyote, Deer, Fox, Groundhog, Prairie Dog, Predators, Small Game, Varmints, Wild Boar
300 H & H Brown Bear, Elk, Moose
300 Remington Ultra Mag African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
300 Savage Antelope, Black Bear, Deer
300 Short Ultra Mag Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
300 Weatherby African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
300 Win Mag African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
300 Winchester Short Mag Antelope, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
303 British Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
30-40 Krag Antelope, Black Bear, Deer, Wild Boar
308 Winchester Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
32 Winchester Special Antelope, Deer
32-20 Winchester Coyote
338 Remington Ultra Magnum African Plains Game, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
338 Winchester Mag African Plains Game, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Caribou, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
35 Remington Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Moose, Wild Boar
35 Whelen African Plains Game, Antelope, Brown Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
350 Remington African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
375 H & H African Plains Game, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Buffalo Caribou, Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
375 Remington Ultra Mag African Plains Game, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Buffalo Caribou, Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Elk, Moose
404 Jeffery Dangerous African Game
416 Remington African Plains Game, Brown Bear, Buffalo Elk, Moose
416 Rigby Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
416 Weatherby Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
44-40 Winchester Coyote
444 Marlin Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
45-70 Government Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
450 Rigby Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
458 Lott Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
470 Nitro Express Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
500 Nitro Express Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
505 Gibbs Dangerous African Game, Elephant, Rhino
6.5 X 55 Swedish Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
6 mm Antelope, Coyote, Deer
7 X 64 Antelope, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
7-30 Waters Antelope, Black Bear, Deer, Wild Boar
7.62 X 39MM Antelope, Coyote
7MM Mauser Antelope, Black Bear, Deer, Wild Boar
7MM Remington Mag African Plains Game, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar
7MM Remington Short Ultra Mag African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Moose, Wild Boar Wild Boar
7MM Remington Ultra Mag African Plains Game, Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Moose
7MM STW Shooting Times Western Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
7MM Weatherby Mag Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
7MM Winchester Short Mag Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
7MM-08 Remington Antelope, Black Bear, Caribou, Deer, Elk, Wild Boar
8 X 57 JS Mauser Antelope, Caribou, Deer, Wild Boar
8MM Remington Mag African Plains Game, Brown Bear, Caribou, Elk, Moose, Wild Boar