Well, if trying to get out dogging with the ammo shortages, here’s what I would do. If needed, use less than optimum ammo and/or bullets. Yes, many of us like BT’s or the Blitzking, but use whatever. Be mindful of ricochets if it applies in your area.
One other thing I normally do, is put some ‘hunting’ into the mix, besides just ‘shooting’. That mainly means picking your shots more carefully, not to the extreme one may do while big game hunting, but you get the idea. A few years ago when I was dogging, I counted up to 20 shots from the partner to my one. Maybe he got more dogs total, but I know my ratio was much higher.
Just about always while dogging, a lull in the action brings up those closer dogs. It’s hard not to enjoy that full-bodied, 70 yard shot.