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[tonyd]

 1.jpg   26.98K   39 downloadsThis is my first rabbit using 12 ga #3, Hevi-Shot ammo, 3" load, Mossberg Maverick, 28" barrel with full choke. I took this shot at just under 50 yds while he was at a fast run. Kill was quick, I plan on using this ammo and choke combo more often.TonyD

[Jeff]

A cheaper method...super full choke and bird load. 50 yards is noooo problemo.And, correct me if I'm wrong, but that looks like a cottontail (could just be the picture). Cottontail is out of season.****************************************************************************** §308. Brush, Cottontail and Pigmy Rabbits, and Varying Hare (Snowshoe).( a ) General Season and Area: The general season shall open on July 1 extending through the last Sunday in January, and shall be open statewide except for that area described in (d) below.( b ) Falconry Rabbits and Hares. Brush, cottontail and pigmy rabbits and varying hare (snowshoe) may be taken with raptors only during the general rabbit and hare seasons and as follows: The season shall open on the first Monday following the close of the general season extending through the third Sunday in March, and shall be open statewide except for that area described in (d) below.( c ) Bag and Possession Limit in the Aggregate of All Species: Five per day, 10 in possession.( d ) The take of brush and cottontail rabbits is prohibited within the area described as follows: That portion of San Joaquin County generally located between Stockton and Tracy that is enclosed by the following lines: Beginning at the intersection of Stewart Road and Interstate 5; west along Stewart road to the intersection of Stewart Road and Old River; southwest along Old River to the intersection of Old River and Tom Paine Slough; south along Tom Paine Slough to the intersection of Tom Paine Slough and Sugar Cut; south along Sugar Cut to the intersection of Sugar Cut and Interstate 205; east along Interstate 205 to the intersection of Interstate 205 and Interstate 5; north along Interstate 5 to the intersection of Interstate 5 and Stewart Road.

[Switch]

Yep, cottontail...season is closed.At about $3.00 a shot (Hevi Shot), I'd go with a far cheaper load and a tighter choke. It'll give you the same results as Jeff mentioned...that, and I'd wait for the season to open up.

[tonyd]

Old picture, just got around to download the camera.

[Marino]

Nice shot and rifle. I use a .25 air rifle on jackrabbits and cottontails. A little more challenging and about $ .06 per round. I've got no chance at one in full stride. Amazing how quick a jackrabbit/cottontail goes down when hit, compared to a squirrel.