20 gauge: Win AA Super Sporting. 7/8oz of 7.5s at 1300 FPS. This is a badass dove and quail load.
12 gauge: 3 dram 1oz or 1 1/8oz of 7.5s.
I prefer target loads over game loads because target loads have harder shot, and usually a good quality 1 piece wad. I'm not brand picky with my 12 gauge loads, Rem Nitro27s, Win AAs, Federal target loads, Fiocchi, whatever. I like loads that go 1200+ FPS.
I like 7.5s for doves, I've never bit into a piece of shot since I switched from 8s to 7.5s, and have no problem killing birds at 40+ yards. I also get less feather poof fly offs with 7.5s. I've never had a need for 6s for doves.
