[jmac_cope]

548
Thanks for your input. I hunt pheasants in ND and have really liked the Fiocchi Golden Pheasant in nickel plated 5 shot. I'll try a box of the Prairie Storm just to compare

John

 

[mg1polo]

Also everyone be aware that Prairie Storm Ammunition is available in two different forms.
STEEL & LEAD! Federal manufactures both under the Prairie Storm Name.
I have never used the steel, but the lead version is Top of The Line.
Right up there with Fiocchi Golden Pheasants & Winchester Super Pheasant.
I only use the ultra fast 2 3/4" load, can't imagine the 3" load.
MG

PRAIRIE STORM® FS LEAD™

This ammunition fits the needs of most serious pheasant hunters and produces consistent patterns for those jumpy, high-flying roosters. Available in 12- or 20-gauge #4, #5 or #6.

PRAIRIE STORM® FS STEEL®
Targeted for use in areas were non-toxic shot is required. Prairie Storm FS Steel is designed with the same pellet count and downrange velocity of popular lead loads. Available in 12- or 20-gauge #3 or #4.

 

[Red Birds]

548
Thanks for your input. I hunt pheasants in ND and have really liked the Fiocchi Golden Pheasant in nickel plated 5 shot. I'll try a box of the Prairie Storm just to compare

John

I also love the Golden Pheasant Shells and use them in SD but after reading everyones input I'm going to give the Storm a try also.

 

[Almcvey]

We use Prairie Storm in South Dakota on wild birds , and love them. The golden pheasant shells are also a good choice #5 shot is our choice..

 

[Nebs]

+1 on the Golden Pheasant loads on wild birds in SD. I believe there also is a substantial price differential with the Prairie Storms. #5 nickel plated shot plasters them.

 

[1100 REMINGTON MAN]

I have only shot a couple given to me and my thoughts no magic but a lot of marketing hype.
My Favorite is Remington Winchester copper plated & B & P in Nickle plated.

 

[flashmax]

Whatever happened to the days of taking plain ol' trap loads to the Pheasant patch? 7.5 at 1200fps? Hunting over my dog, Bart, that was all I used. Still tore up a few birds. If I'd a shot em with these loads y'all are talking about they'd a been shot to doll rags. Call it maintaining fire discipline but I didn't need to shoot Roosters at 60 yards. If they were that spooky we moved to another patch and kicked them out.

 

[jmac_cope]

Many of us don't have the luxury of a good pheasant dog. In my experience, wild birds get pretty spooky after the first couple of weeks of the season. They do not tend to hold but either run or flush a longer distances.
Loads containing larger, plaited shot in larger payloads have swung the odds more on my favor. Just my personal observations
John

 

[PaperTargets]

I thought the solution to ammunition that patterned more tightly than desired was to use a more open choke, not to change ammunition.

To each their own. I change chokes too depending upon the circumsances. If I start with cylinder or "IC at the most" and that choke is too tight, I, essentially, have no room to open it up anymore.


edit: spelling

 

[SecondChance]

That doesn't take thinking, that takes instinct.

It does not!!! It takes years of dedication and perfection!!!!! I believe I will try out my natural abilities of instinct and dedication as well!!!

 

[Nebs]

It does not!!! It takes years of dedication and perfection!!!!! I believe I will try out my natural abilities of instinct and dedication as well!!!

I'll drink to that!

 

[RutabagaDave]

I use the 20 gauge Prairie Storm 2-3/4 #6's and have dropped pheasants from farther than a body should be able to. I just wish they would start making them in the proper gauge for pheasant(16 gauge).

 

[Red Birds]

Whatever happened to the days of taking plain ol' trap loads to the Pheasant patch? 7.5 at 1200fps? Hunting over my dog, Bart, that tfire discipline but I didn't need to shoot Roosters at 60 yards. If they were that spooky we moved to another patch and kicked them out.[/QUO TE]

I have shot a lot of 7 1/2 at pheasants too but I know farmers in SD who won't let you on their place if they know you are using small shot.
Too many cripples!

 

[Bill Hom]

They shoot good,but dam they kick. Bill

 

[Nebs]

The guides at the place I hunt pheasants in SD say the very best shot is #2. You either miss or you kill, no cripples, all it takes is one. But trying to find lead #2 is difficult these days and as near as I can tell, and the last time I looked, Rem was the only source.

 

[SecondChance]

The guides at the place I hunt pheasants in SD say the very best shot is #2. You either miss or you kill, no cripples, all it takes is one. But trying to find lead #2 is difficult these days and as near as I can tell, and the last time I looked, Rem was the only source.

Federal makes them in their Premium line. I have bought them in 2's and BB's in both 2-3/4 and 3". I use them to shoot yotes and fox at night. I really personally prefer the Remmy Hevi-Shot line for stuff like that. I like Hevi-Shot in 6's for Pheasants. Stone cold rolls them. BUT!!!! At almost 2-1/2 to 3bucks per pop, you better be on you game!!!!!! But they drop when you pop'em!!!! I guess you could shot the Hevi-Metal non-toxic. I use it for waterfowl and is awesome!!!! It incorporates heavier than steel shot and Hevi-Shot combined. DEVASTATING on ducks and geese inside 40yds!!!!! And a whole lot cheaper than the Hevi-Shot also.