Got into pheasant hunting 52 years ago. Have always felt happy with the 3 3/4x 1 1/4 loads, usually of cheapest flavor and usually with 6 shot. Few years ago got into a group that hunted in South Dakota and their preferred loads was 3 inch with 5's. I used them for a few years before realizing the 3 inch weren't doing anything that 2 3/4 inch wouldn't do; but I did come to like the 5 shot. Wouldn't feel undergunned with 6, but look for 5 if I can get in same load.
