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Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
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10/27/14 04:55 PM
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CPMcCool13
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I have never been pheasant hunting and I helped plan a trip to SD for a buddies pre-bachelor party. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what shells would be best to use while hunting. I have had a few people tell me different things so I figured Id be the rookie and put it out on the forum and get some feed back. I'll be shooting Benelli Super Vinci 12 gauge so whatever recommendations you may have, feel free to drop them here.
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 05:10 PM
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stinkbelly
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Are you hunting public or private? A bunch of the public land requires non toxic shot.
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 05:17 PM
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Blanco
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hey Stinkbelly empty your PM box I need to send you some info
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 06:01 PM
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CPMcCool13
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 06:53 PM
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rdh1
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This is what I shoot Fiocchi Golden Pheasant GPX 2 3/4 #5 (nickle plated) with IM choke it does the job
Zeva,Buck & Sandy
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 07:34 PM
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CPMcCool13
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/27/14 10:53 PM
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proline220
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I'm just starting out as well.. I bought the federal prarie cloud loads.. #5 2 3/4 " 1 1/4 oz charge. Supposed to have 1500 fps. Anyone had experience?
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
[Re: CPMcCool13]
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10/28/14 12:58 AM
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furfinrfeather
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I just got back from hunting S.D. The Federal #5 will be just fine. I used Prarie Storm. Good luck. Are you hunting planted birds or wild birds?
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
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10/28/14 08:13 PM
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Blanco
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I have shot plenty of pheasant with the Rio Texas game load #6 and they all hit the ground dead! I think they were $8 a box at Academy. You really dont need to spend $20 a box for shells
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Re: Pheasant Hunting in SD Rookie
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10/29/14 12:56 AM
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proline220
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