How to Pick a Gun for Grouse Huntiing

There are so many new double-barrel and over and under shotguns on the market that price has become less of a concern, allowing comfort to come to the forefront. However, recoil is a concern, especially with new or young hunters. Keep this in mind when choosing ammunition. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Search for a shotgun with a good fit. Grouse flush lightening fast so you need a shotgun that fits your body like a glove and won't get hung up in the brush as you swing up to fire. Go to a gun store and handle different gauges of shotgun. Get a feel for their weight. Swing the gun up to mock-fire, picturing tight brush and a heavy canopy.

2. Choose your shot. The most popular shot for grouse hunting is 6 or 7 ½ shot. The higher the shot, the smaller the BB's, hence the more BB's in the shell. So a 7 ½ shot is throwing more shot at the grouse than a 6 shot.

3. Pattern your gun before heading to the woods. Hang a large piece of cardboard or paper and shoot at 15, 25 and 35 yards to get a feel your particular gun pattern.

4. Choose your choke. Early season grousing hunting can limit your shot to within a 20 yard radius. In this situation some hunters prefer no choke, but some use an improved cylinder or modified choke to cut through the brush. During late season hunting the canopy and brush are lighter and your shot radius can be 30 yards or more. A modified to full choke or an enhanced cylinder or SKEET II is your best option.

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