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Dove season means a lot of shells going through the gun in a short window, and that's exactly what Kent designed the Southern Reserve Dove line around. This 20 gauge load carries a 1 ounce payload of number 7.5 shot at 1255 fps, giving you a nice middle ground between recoil you can shoot all day and enough pellet count to close the deal on birds that like to juke and dive at the last second.
The heart of this shell is Kent's Diamond Shot, a lead pellet that goes through extra grading and polishing so the shot comes out rounder and more uniform than what you'll find in a standard promotional load. Rounder pellets fly straighter and pattern tighter, which matters more than people think once birds get out past 25 or 30 yards. Kent built these on high brass hulls too, so the shells feel like they belong in a higher tier than your average dove box.
At 1255 fps this load splits the difference nicely for 20 gauge guns. It's quick enough to catch birds crossing hard or dropping into a field without beating up your shoulder on your fiftieth shot of the afternoon. Guys who've made the switch from 12 gauge to 20 for dove hunting often mention how much easier the day is on their body without giving up much in the way of downed birds, and a well-built 1 oz load like this is a big part of why that switch works.
Whether you're set up on a sunflower field edge or working a pond with a mixed group, having a shell that patterns consistently means fewer cripples and more clean kills. This box gives you a reliable option to fill a vest pocket or top off a shell bag before you head out, built by a company that's been making shotshells since the late 90s and knows what dove hunters actually ask for.
Diamond Shot is Kent's proprietary lead pellet that goes through extra grading and polishing beyond what standard shot gets. That extra step makes the pellets rounder and more consistent in size, which translates into tighter, more even patterns when the shot string reaches the bird. It's the same shot technology Kent uses across several of its premium lead lines.
Yes, 1 oz of 7.5 shot is a solid, proven combination for 20 gauge dove hunting and gives you good pellet count without excessive recoil. Plenty of dove hunters run this exact combo because it patterns well inside typical dove hunting ranges of 30 to 35 yards. If you're shooting a lighter gun, you'll still notice less kick than a comparable 12 gauge load.
For most dove hunting situations, an improved cylinder or modified choke gives you the best balance of pattern spread and density at typical ranges. If you're taking longer shots over a field, stepping up to a tighter modified or full choke can help, but keep in mind that makes it harder to connect on closer, faster crossing birds. Pattern testing your specific gun and choke combo is always worth the time before opening day.
Southern Reserve Dove uses lead Diamond Shot while Steel Dove is built with non-toxic steel pellets for hunters who need or prefer a lead-free option. The lead load in this listing runs a heavier 1 oz payload at 1255 fps, while the steel version typically runs lighter payloads at higher velocities to make up for steel's lower density. Both are purpose built for dove hunting, so the choice mostly comes down to whether you want lead or steel shot.
| UPC | 656308112749 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | K20SR28-7.5 |
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