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The Best Gun for Quail HuntingThe best gun for quail hunting is a shotgun. Which is the best shotgun for quail hunting, as far as the gauge? The answer to that question depends on who you ask. 12 gauge shotguns, 16 gauge shotguns, 20 gauges, and 28 gauge hunting guns are all good for shooting quail and for some other types of bird hunting. Because quail hunting usually involves a lot of walking, many hunters prefer a lighter gun that’s easier to carry. Personally, I’ve always used a 12 gauge Remington Wingmaster.

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Now, for the size shot you need: most quail hunters prefer using 8 shotgun shells. These shells contain enough pellets to give you a good chance at hitting a moving target, even though they don’t have a lot of power. Fortunately, quail are pretty easy to kill, so 8 shot is sufficient. Late in the season, most Bobwhite quail have better flying capabilities, so at that point, you might want to switch to 7 shotgun shells.

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Timing Your ShotFor beginners, quail are notoriously hard to hit. It’s not that they fly fast like doves the problem is that many novice quail hunters shoot too quickly, and some are startled by the frantic “whir” of the birds’ wings once the quail are flushed. When quail are canada goose clearance sale first flushed, they usually follow a regular Canada Goose Parka flight pattern. After the initial “lift off,” their flight will level Canada Goose sale out, and this is when you should aim and shoot. An old timer taught me an easy way to time my shots when hunting quail. He told me that when the birds flush, I should whisper to myself, “Where you goin’? Come back here.” At first, I thought the man was suffering from senile dementia, but I decided to try his strategy, anyway. Believe it or not, it works! I’m guessing that it takes just the same amount of time to utter the sentences as it does for the flight of the birds to be conducive to good aim.

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