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I need to find some folks who hunt with Beagles in my area so I can go with them and see how deep I want to get into it.

I've had a guy show me where he practiced with a female and a bunch of pup's following her through a thicket. Essentially his practice running area.

Fun as all get go watching the line of pups haul butt behind mom.

#4's or 5's in a 16 or 20 ga. Go to 6's for the 28 or 410. Using a 20 ga with one oz of 4's, I've rolled rabbits over after someone else in the party has called them out of range. In the 70s I had a good working pair of beagles who brought plenty of rabbits around.

Tom,

Glad to see you back. Your were very missed. Hope all is well. Prayers sent.

If you can come to Maryland next Fall, I will promise you some rabbit hunting over two beagles who love to hunt. They are two little guys with great noses and giant hearts. Except for the noses part, they remind me of you!!

Steve

Hate to be redundant But 4s are my go to load, no 4s then 6s will do

.20ga, low brass, #6 shot.

dave

+1

I like lite 1 1/8 oz 5's but would shoot 4's if thats wat I had.

as mentioned, they arent hard to kill, but chewing lead istn fun.

Those bunnies you spi and pull.

And skwerls from other gunz.

5, 6, 4, is my order of preference out of a SxS 20g.

22short to there thinking spot.

#4

4s or 5s.