Originally Posted by
Lodge Scent
I think a 12 guage #4 shot shell holds well over 100 pellets. Just one pellet hitting a bird or small game will likely stop it. At about 100 feet that shot pattern will be 2 or 3 feet in diameter. You don't have to be a crack shot to bring home the bacon. ;)
Wish I had a nickel for everyone I've dug. There used to be a guy on another forum that collected them. About 10 years ago, I sent him about 500. I used to just throw them in a box, now they go in the trash. I have saved a few uncommon brands.