Edge Report post Posted October 11, 2020 I drove along the AZ.P. Canal this morning, I lost count of the hundreds of quail in the first couple miles. Not yet spooky which raises the question, what's your favorite quail medicine? I think I'm going with a #6. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Usually the 6’s work best early season for skillet shots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted October 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, muledeerarea33? said: Usually the 6’s work best early season for skillet shots. Yup and later in the season when they're more distant? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Been so long since I’ve seriously hunted them I don’t remember? Thinking I’ve stuck with 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el diablo Report post Posted October 11, 2020 I’ve always gone 6 or 7 1/2 in the long range. Let’s meet up and hit it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoto Report post Posted October 11, 2020 Did pretty well last year with Federal HI-bird in #6 shot. Probably using the same this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntnfish Report post Posted October 11, 2020 20 ga. 1 oz. loads in 7.5 early and 6 a bit later when they are a little skittish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted October 11, 2020 8 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted October 11, 2020 47 minutes ago, el diablo said: I’ve always gone 6 or 7 1/2 in the long range. Let’s meet up and hit it? I'm heading out Fri morning north of your house, east of mine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted October 11, 2020 6 for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted October 11, 2020 2 hours ago, muledeerarea33? said: Usually the 6’s work best early season for skillet shots. Go with an 8 or 9 shot in a 28 gauge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 11, 2020 12 minutes ago, azbirdhunter88 said: Go with an 8 or 9 shot in a 28 gauge I’ve pissed off too many birds with 8 or smaller. Work wonders on dove though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOTAGS Report post Posted October 11, 2020 I hate losing cripples. I only use 6 on quail, save the 7 1/2 for dove as I can catch them when they’re not dead. Freaking quail have gone down snake holes, rabbit holes , into prickly pear from heck. And some just do the Houdini and vanish! Love it when you see the head fold and they bounce on impact, heads up on the landing means “ move it or lose it!” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, NOTAGS said: Freaking quail have gone down snake holes, rabbit holes , into prickly pear from heck. And some just do the Houdini and vanish! Love it when you see the head fold and they bounce on impact, heads up on the landing means “ move it or lose it!” Story of my Gambles hunting career. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted October 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Edge said: I drove along the AZ.P. Canal this morning, I lost count of the hundreds of quail in the first couple miles. Not yet spooky which raises the question, what's your favorite quail medicine? I think I'm going with a #6. Where dis at bro?..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
