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Shooting pigeons is one of the most fun shooting one can do, IMO. Starlings are a lot like doves and they are very agile and can make quick turns. Put one or two small pellets in them and they may fly up to a couple hundred yards before expiring.. One reason the dairymen are willing to let us shoot, is that pigeons and starlings get into the silege. There is any number of grains and other additives in the prepared foods for the cows. While in the process of eating, the birds crap and infect the cows with salmonella.
Our main two dairies, have seen a huge drop in salmonella infected cows since we kill so may birds. I understand that feed lots have the same problems with birds as dairies.
By the way, my experiences have shown that small shot (7 1/2) really begin to peter out at anything over 35 yards with a IC choke. Way too many cripples to suit my desires. If one has the talent to center most every bird, then the smaller shot will make those 35+ yard shots with more choke.
Last edited by FredWillis; 09/10/13.
