Question: what is the best 12 gauge shotgun shell for dove hunting?
Answer: Stick to smaller shot sizes — 7 1/2, 8, or 9; it takes only a few small pellets to down a dove. Perhaps the best all-round shotshell is a 1- or 1-1/8-ounce load of 7-1/2s, 8s or 9s. Heavier loads allow somewhat longer shots, but you may go through several boxes of shotshells during a single hunt.