[[[Grew up knowing and taught 6 shot was good for squirrels and rabbits...but it’s a bit hard to find it. Not sure why.]]]
Go to #5. No problem. We used it for virtually everything in the Eastern woods for small game. Pheasant, Squirrel, Rabbit, Grouse, etc. 12 gauge 2 3/4”.
I’ve never had a squirrel hang from a branch using a 12 gauge, 6 shot. I have with .22s.