7 5 Or 8 Shot For Trap. Skeet/Trap Shooting for First Timers Tips Texas Gun Talk The Premier Texas Gun Forum That would mean less pellets are required to break the clay I have shot trap targets several times with #9 shot in a 12 gauge
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As most of my shooting is a mix of skeet and sporting, i tend to stick to 8's Size 8's offer more pellet count, but 7-1/2's offer slightly more pellet energy
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I had some local brand shot I bought in AZ marked #7-1/2 The manager said he only had 8-shot and the customer refused to buy it saying "8-shot will ruin my score" 7.5 shot (60 yards), 8 shot (54 yards) Trap Shooting - 7.5 shot (>23 yard line), 8 shot (<23 yard line) Hunting - 7.5 shot (>35 yards for dove), 8 shot (<35 yards for dove.
How To Get Started Trap Shooting. I have shot trap targets several times with #9 shot in a 12 gauge That would mean less pellets are required to break the clay
How To Get Started Trap Shooting. The greatest advantage of #7.5 shot is that it can be loaded into a fine trap shell But this is all marginal and probably wouldn't make a difference.