If you can locate a heavy field load for your 12 ga. it will kill as far as a guy can hit..
It will have 3 1/4 drams of powder- 1 1/4 oz. of shot 5's are my favorite..
The heavy load of duck and pheasant is 3 3/4 drams of powder.. More recoil, but also the heavy duck load is easier to find..
As far as shot size, my pick is 5's,then 4's, then 6's..
I have used all three.. To me the heavier of the three sizes are the better.. 6's can put a lot of shot into a
bird. 4 & 5's kill super with less pellets.. Again 5's would be my first choice..
