Bob
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| 30 Aug 2009 11:22 AM |
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I am wondering what do you grouse experts use for Ruff and Blue grouse. Chokes and Shot sizes.? We are only 2 days away from the opening here and I rippen to go......Bob |
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msuhunter
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| 30 Aug 2009 07:39 PM |
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While I have never seen or shot a blue grouse I have shot several hundred ruffed grouse. Early in the season when cover is thick I use light 8's, as the season progresses I switch to 7 1/2's and even 6's. As far as choke I use cylinder ( or no choke) it gives me the best chance at any bird up to 30yds. I would rather hit more grouse at 30yds and under then a few over 30yds. |
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Hillbilly
Master Hunter
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| 31 Aug 2009 07:41 AM |
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I shoot the same shot sizes for the most part as msuhunter for Ruffed Grouse. But for chokes I shoot Improved Cylinder under Modified shoot the same chokes on Blue Grouse but bump up the shot size to 6's. What do you use Bob? I have switched chokes on Blues to Mod/Full but very rarely. |
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Bob
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| 31 Aug 2009 12:34 PM |
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Right now I have both barrel with improved cylinder. for shells I am going with a 7 shot first and a 7.5 second. I want the bigger pattern for a little further away. After tomorrow I hope to be able to tell how that works.....Bob |
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Hillbilly
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| 31 Aug 2009 03:36 PM |
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I will be glade to hear how it works. When I used to reload I shot 7's on everything. After the 1st of the year I'm getting back into reloading. Good Luck tomorrow to you and Tony, Bob |
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Bob
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| 31 Aug 2009 04:10 PM |
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Hillbilly, Larry Brown the Outdoor Writer turned me onto the 7 shot. He said the stuff was deadly in a 28 gauge. Which it is, I liked it so much I am now loading it for my 20 gauge in a 1220FPS 1 ounce of shot load. I used it some last season before I went down. Len my son was so impressed with the results he was seeing. He has some loaded for his 28 and 20 for this season.......Bob |
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Tarheel Blue
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| 02 Sep 2009 05:47 PM |
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Bob, you get that Trulock choke you ordered yet? How's it pattern? You been bustin' them thar grouse the past couple of days?
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Bob
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| 02 Sep 2009 08:27 PM |
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TB Yes, I did get that choke from Trulock. I have not tried it as yet it is not really what I like for trap. I was just going to wait Upland birds to open Oct 3. I was going to try it then. I have not really been busting any grouse yet I'm wanting it to cool down more before I go. Tomorrow may be cool enough to get some grouse hunting in.......Bob |
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Bob
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| 03 Sep 2009 12:39 PM |
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As I was getting things ready last night. I decided to check my chokes in the 28 gauge. I discovered I had both Improved Mods. in both barrels. Boy would I have been over choked. I changed to Skeet and Improved Cylinder I at least stand a chance with them........Bob |
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Hillbilly
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| 03 Sep 2009 08:13 PM |
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I got 2 more today nothing last night . Shooting improved and modified. 1oz 7 1/2's |
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Tarheel Blue
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| 04 Sep 2009 09:51 AM |
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Photos....we need photos as PROOF!!!!!!
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Hillbilly
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| 04 Sep 2009 10:04 AM |
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I got photo's but need the wife to set it up for me by then I'll have more not going out til this after noon my brother in laws coming. |
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Hillbilly
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| 04 Sep 2009 10:08 AM |
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I can't see the pics from here did it show up? |
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Tarheel Blue
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| 04 Sep 2009 10:36 AM |
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Something's wrong with the clock on the forum. I'm showing we are 3+ hours ahead of what the actual time is......
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Porknbeans
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| 10 Sep 2009 07:26 AM |
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I shoot Improved Cylinder and Modified with 7's early and 6's later in the season with a 20ga on Ruffies.
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Bob
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| 10 Sep 2009 05:03 PM |
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You guys have me confused, I thought the more Open the choke the better for Grouse. I was always led to believe Modified was to tight for the close shooting of grouse........Bob |
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Porknbeans
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| 11 Sep 2009 05:58 AM |
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I do shoot a tight choke, but simply because I haven't gone and bought different ones. I don't think that I would change the IC, but I would go to a light mod instead of the mod for the top barrel.
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Bob
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| 11 Sep 2009 08:32 PM |
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Ok I'll buy that Pork, I just got a light modified, for my 20 gauge. I was saving it for Pheasants. I don't have one for my 28 gauge, nobody makes one that I can find. Maybe I should try the new choke now, if I get out only that darn 85-90 degree weather is coming back, 88 today. Tony don't work well in that heat......Bob |
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