I sat down with Del Whitman of D.C. Whitman Custom Gunsmithing to discuss the basics of selecting the proper ammunition to effectively and ethically hunt your targeted game.\n\nLocal grouse hunting update\n\nPointer & flusher combo on grouse\n\nGetting into ballistics\n\nAppropriate ammo for vintage shotguns\n\nLow pressure loads\n\nAnalyzing the ammo for the actual gun you're using\n\nThe components of a shotgun shell\n\nHigh brass vs low brass?\n\nAssessing the types of shot\n\nPatterning the shot\n\nLead vs non-toxic shot\n\nShot size and the pellet count reference chart\n\n\nDifferent shot per barrel?\n\nPicking the correct shell off the shelf\n\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply | Use Code: GDIY to save 15%\n\nonX Hunt Maps | Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%\nDT Systems | Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n-\nOther Partners:\nBPro Kennels\nUnited Field Trialers Association Upcoming Events\nEukanuba \nBird Dog Society\n-\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices