Twelve Gauge Loads Suggested for 

 Field Shooting 



It is not possible to make positive recommendation as to 

 the best loads for shooting different kinds of game, because 

 there are no general rules that apply under all conditions. A 

 load that is very effective in most guns may be less so in some 

 particular gun. In cold regions, birds are usually more heavily 

 feathered than in warm climates and consequently it takes 

 heavier loads to kill them. The following table represents the 

 average for 12 ga. guns, but it may prove advisable to modify 

 it under varying circumstances. The table of comparative 

 loads on the next page affords a basis for determining the 

 proper charges for different gauges. 



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