which shell to use 4,5, or 6

[Norm1980]

I use an older Barretta 12g with a full choke barrel and would like advice on what i should be using. I will be hunting on private land in south dakota and shouldn't have to worry about longer shots as there will be plenty of birds to shoot at. I'm know i should only be shooting lead out of the full choke, but not sure which shot i should be using? probably 5 or 6's

[GSP4ME]

I use the copper plated 6 with great results. With closer shots just remember to give them a minute with that full choke other wise you are going to tear them up

[rundrave]

early season go with the 6, late season start moving up to 5's or 4's for a little more knockdown

never hurts to burn a few shells and see how they pattern also

[walleyewess]

I just use 4 all year round and have no problem with it.

[Norm1980]

Thanks for the replys.. I think i will get a box of 5shot this year and see how it goes

[fivebucks]

If I were buying 1 box it would be 5's. I start with 6's early and then switch to 5's and keep a 4 as my 3rd shot.

[Grum]

never hurts to burn a few shells and see how they pattern also