Revisiting the conversation I had with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing discussing the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game. This episode was originally released on Local grouse hunting update Pointer & flusher combo on grouse Getting into ballistics Appropriate ammo for vintage shotguns Low pressure loads Analyzing the ammo for the actual gun you're using The components of a shotgun shell High brass vs low brass? Assessing the types of shot Patterning the shot Lead vs non-toxic shot Shot size and the pellet count reference chart Different shot per barrel? Picking the correct shell off the shelf -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices