re: First Dove Hunt

Headed to Texas myself a week from tomorrow. I have a semi-auto 12. It's a little softer on the shoulder than a pump or o/u if you shoot a lot. A trip to the skeet range wouldn't hurt if you aren't familiar with the leads on your gun. As far as ammo, I've had good luck with 7 1/2 shot, 1 1/8 oz, 1200+fps. You will have a great time! Enjoy the hunt and scenery.

Oh, and don't wear shorts out there hunting and watch for rattlers.