Thread: Best Cartridge for Quail.

Originally Posted by Petros_mk

I'd drop down to a sub gauge double barreled shotgun and shoot 1oz loads of #7.5 to get a bit more distance for somewhat similar spread.

Personally I have never felt a noticeable difference in my hit ratio between #9s and #7.5 when shooting skeet, statistically yes there is more spray, but lets face it if your shooting is good the difference between the two is marginal.

distance has never been a problem on the Rakaia. spread at short to medium range has and is the reason for 9,s for me.
I would reckon I get 3 quail with nines for every one I get with 7.5,s.
not scientific but just my observation in shitty crap where the come out at you feet or a tree twenty feet above you.