Gun Dog It Yourself

223. Ammo Selection w/ Del Whitman

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I sat down with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing to discuss the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game.
  • 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
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