What load for 16yd 5 stand?

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more questions. Since I am planning on doing some shooting this summer I now have a 12g Over/under. Last year I only shot a couple times and used 1 1/8 #8. I was thinking of going to 1 oz loads of #8 this year to reduce recoil a bit. What does everybody use as a load and what size shot also? Thx.
 
Maybe just me but I have never found 1 oz loads any lighter recoiling that 1 1/8 oz, at least not in factory loadings. I never loaded 1 oz when I used to load and maybe you can make a softer load of your own but it always seemed to me any 1 oz loadings in factory had the velocities increased substantially and felt like a light field load to me. For most of my shooting I shoot 2 3/4 dram 1 1/8 oz 7.5's.
 
1 1/8 oz. of 8s is a great load for warm weather shooting. If, you are having recoil issues, then the gun doesn't fit you properly. A couple of things to consider when going to shells with less shot ... you need to consider what you are wanting to accomplish when you are shooting. If it is too break the maximum number of targets, then you need to throw as much lead as possible. If you want to hone your skills, then you can throw less lead. Some say that shooting tight chokes and throwing less lead will make you a better shooter. If you are cheap then you can try 7/8 oz. or even better try a .410 ... just think of all the extra money the club could make throwing all the targets you missed.

Seriously, though, if recoil is an issue, you need to address that right away and fix that problem.
 
All you need is 1oz 1200 fps shot 7 1/2 for everything out there. Can get away with smaller shot for most stuff, but if you want the one shell that does it all that's what to go with.
My two cents!
Joe
 
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1 1/8 oz. of 8s is a great load for warm weather shooting. If, you are having recoil issues, then the gun doesn't fit you properly. A couple of things to consider when going to shells with less shot ... you need to consider what you are wanting to accomplish when you are shooting. If it is too break the maximum number of targets, then you need to throw as much lead as possible. If you want to hone your skills, then you can throw less lead. Some say that shooting tight chokes and throwing less lead will make you a better shooter. If you are cheap then you can try 7/8 oz. or even better try a .410 ... just think of all the extra money the club could make throwing all the targets you missed.

Seriously, though, if recoil is an issue, you need to address that right away and fix that problem.
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recoil is not an issue. The first time I went out I used my favourite bird gun which is a 6lb Citori feather lightning 16g. After that morning I definitely could feel it. The next time I used my Benelli SBE2 with 1 1/8 #8 and it was no problem. I just picked up a Ruger Red label 12g that weighs close to 8 lbs and figured a 1oz load would just be more pleasant to shoot?
 
1 oz. of 8's at 1200 fps. works pretty well but 1 oz. of 7-1/2's will be a bit of an advantage for the longer targets & thick-rimmed rabbit targets.
I use both, and often shoot a 24 gram ( a little less than 7/8 oz. ) load of 8-1/2's at 1200 fps ( Kent International) for informal Skeet, Sporting & 5-Stand.
If it's a competition, some of my best Sporting & 5-Stand scores have come with 2-3/4 dram ( 1145 fps ) standard Trap loads of 7-1/2's. For Skeet,
it's always 9's.

A half pound or so of lead weight added to your gun will also help reduce felt recoil. Be careful to distribute the weight evenly "between the hands".
Most O/U's seem to shoot pretty well for most folks if the point of balance is at- or slightly ahead of the hinge pin. This may necessitate weight
be affixed in both the butt stock and fore-end ..., or as you sometimes see, fixed to the barrels. A lot of target guns out there are in the 8 to 8-1/2 lb. range,
with some favouring 9 lbs. or more. Proper gun fit ( length of pull, comb height & pitch) will help reduce perceived recoil ( not just the oft-heard "Geez, she really
comes up nice" response to gun fit) ... as will a decent recoil pad.

By all means, experiment a little with your loads, but have a "well-experieenced someone" check you out on gun fit & gun mount to see if you're not compromised
from the get-go. To light an ill-fitting gun is hardly ever pleasant to shoot.
 
linderhof said:
recoil is not an issue. I just picked up a Ruger Red label 12g that weighs close to 8 lbs and figured a 1oz load would just be more pleasant to shoot?
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Rugers are know to be recoil beasts, I hope yours isn't.

I have a custom stock on my trap gun and I can shoot Super Handicaps all day long ... point is that IMHO you can tame recoil with a well fit stock and that you can shoot 1 1/8 oz. loads with no problem, so why not shoot 1 1/8 oz. (unless there are other factors in the equation)?
 
Beretta687EELL said:
Rugers are know to be recoil beasts, I hope yours isn't.

I have a custom stock on my trap gun and I can shoot Super Handicaps all day long ... point is that IMHO you can tame recoil with a well fit stock and that you can shoot 1 1/8 oz. loads with no problem, so why not shoot 1 1/8 oz. (unless there are other factors in the equation)?
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This!! If it doesn't fit it's going to hit.....THE SHOOTER!!
 
I like the fit and feel of it but won't know until I start shooting it. If in fact you are correct ( have heard that comment a couple times now) then it will get sold off. No emotional attachment to that gun. Just bought it to get my feet wet, my Benelli felt good enough but I find loading a semi a bit of a pain I mostly hunt with doubles.
 
I use a 12ga 1Oz at 1180FPS reload for all the target games, with the exception of Handicap Trap where I step up to 1 1/8 #7.5. #9 for Skeet, #8 for 5-Stand, Skeet or 16yrd Trap, #7.5 for Trap.
 
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