by smurfman on Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:37 pm
Far and away, my preference for steel shot is #2. #3 is a distant second choice. I don't use any other sizes, I find these to do anything I ever need.
1 1/8 oz in 2 3/4" shells or 1 1/4 oz for 3" is what I use. Speeds of 1300 fps to 1450 fps is what I buy with 1375 fps to 1450 fps being the most common. Brand is not important, Winchester, Federal, Remington, Fiocchi, Estate, Kent or whatever I have on hand or is the most inexpensive is my choice.
IC and Mod is just fine for steel of this size. Steel will pattern a little tighter than lead with these sizes, about half way to the next choke is what I generally find. The cheapest steel will often pattern a little more open, closer to what is marked on the barrels which is a reason I often use the cheapies.
Be safe, have fun.