... and the Bronze medal goes to me ...

[modernworrior]

Benelli , that is all

Mw

[carpetmonkey]

My vintage Wingmaster fits me better than most off the rack, and I actually did some research into fitting on my own before buying her used (one helluva deal, too); added a low-rise monte carlo stock for better sight line / cheek weld, and Pachmayer decelerator. I realize professional gun fitting will be needed when I move up to my next gun, which will most likely be a semi for a less felt recoil and shooting doubles / skeet more consistently than on a pump. Yes, I know you can shoot doubles on a pump gun with enough practice, and at some point I will try it; for now, I am working solely on my 16yd basics.

I appreciate the tips on gun hold; I work on it regularly, both at the range and at home sometimes, too. Repeating gun mount until it becomes reflex: bad shouldering = bruises, bad cheek weld = a smack to the face. My point was that I am glad to have Score target loads from ammosupply.ca as they take some of the sting out, as compared to Federals. Pump actions just do not mitigate felt recoil like a semi, or heavy dedicated break-open with the high volumes needed for practicing trap shooting.

Next up for me: comparison of Federal extra-light 7/8oz vs. Score Bronze 1oz target loads from ammosupply.ca

[00aught]

I am a novice trap shooter, sporting a vintage 870 Wingmaster pump.

Couple weeks ago, I shot 4 rounds using Federal 1 1/8oz target loads. Afterwards, felt as though my shoulder had been squarely kicked by a surly thoroughbred (one who just hated shotguns, no less).

This week, shot another 4 rounds using Score Silver 1 1/16oz target loads from ammosupply.ca. Afterwards, shoulder felt as though I had been nudged by a somewhat apologetic mule; much improved.

Next week, I look forward to shooting another 4 rounds, this time using Score Bronze 1oz target loads, again from ammosupply.ca; shoulder is hoping to be nuzzled by an amiable pony.

Kate, my shoulder thanks you (and Prairie Shot).

the first firearm i ever shot was an 870 with 3" slugs and 3" 00buckshot lol when i shot target loads after it felt like someone lightly pushed me.

[--PA--]

Benelli , that is all

Mw

Benelli makes Ammo ?

[Messy Pants]

Four rounds of target loads shouldn't hurt that much. As you say you're a novice I would check to make sure stock placement on your shoulder is correct and that you are holding the stock firmly against your shoulder.

four rounds (games) of trap is 100 rounds of ammo FYI

I use an auto berretta shotgun for trap almost no recoil

[Rasp76]

I love my Remington 870 Tactical but an 18.5'' Barrel is not ideal for trap or skeet, It was fun and all but my brothers Browning was much nicer imho. 8)

Now its my deep in the woods alone candycane bear gun.

[Rasp76]

Benelli , that is all

Mw

I was really tempted by that M4 at Al Flaherty's for $1899 on special!

[lakermetal]

All really valid points! Prairie Shot's ammo *is* well known for having low felt recoil and being awesomely (is that a word?) accurate. They're also Canadian and a great price - what more can you want?!

Not to worry Kate, any form of the word "awesome" is acceptable.

[AmmoSupply Kate]

Not to worry Kate, any form of the word "awesome" is acceptable.

Thanks! I have been known to make some interesting variations of words!!