Best 12g shot size for Foxes?

DiRTY DOG

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What's the ideal 3" 12g shot size for foxes? They're smaller than coyotes so I'd think more shot count is better for a higher chance of multiple hits. I'm leaning towards Dead Coyote T shot (52 pellets) rather than the cheaper #4 buckshot (41 pellets) for this reason.
 
I have used copper plated lead BBs with good results. There are some Remington Home Defense BB loads available for really nice prices. I have yet to try them, but have heard good things.
 
The Federal 3" copper coated lead BB's should do a great job on foxes. I have killed a bunch of coyotes with that load.

The Hevi-Shot waterfowl 3" #2's or "B" load should work great also if you want to pay more money for them. I counted the pellets in a Hevi-Shot "B" load and there was 71 pellets in it.

The Hevi-Shot waterfowl loads are cheaper than the Dead Coyote loads are.

The Remington HD Ultimate Home Defense 2-3/4" BB loads that Bass Pro Shops has on sale is a GREAT load for the money if they still have them. There was 59 pellets in the shell I opened up and they are $9.98 per box of 10 shells. The original price was $24.00 per box.
 
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