Need 12ga ammo lesson

[chadeech]

Greetings i am soon buying my first shotgun
looking at a shotgun combo maverick 88 28inch vented and 18.5 barrels
so i can do the range and try out skeet /trap next summer
however all the ammo choices is confusing me a bit
so what i want to know what load is good for clay shooting
and what would i be wanting for practice shooting targets at the range.
Also the combo is hard to find but the 18.5 everyone has so any ideas where i can get barrels on their own i have read the 500 barrels are compatible as well.
Thanks in advance

 

[stubblejumper]

A pump action works well for trap, but it is a poor choice to learn to shoot skeet. As to ammunition, you can purchase low priced target loads like Top Gun, or Gun Club by the flat for around $60 or even less. #8 shot works well for both trap and skeet.

 

[Viper989]

Greetings i am soon buying my first shotgun
looking at a shotgun combo maverick 88 28inch vented and 18.5 barrels
so i can do the range and try out skeet /trap next summer
however all the ammo choices is confusing me a bit
so what i want to know what load is good for clay shooting
and what would i be wanting for practice shooting targets at the range.
Also the combo is hard to find but the 18.5 everyone has so any ideas where i can get barrels on their own i have read the 500 barrels are compatible as well.
Thanks in advance

Most places won't let you use anything bigger than 7.5. Anything from 7.5 to 9 will work fine for trap and skeet.

 

[CulturedRednek]

I buy flats of Winchester light target loads or super target loads in 7 1/2... I get flats for about $50.00 at Al Flahertys.

 

[fmb]

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[bdft]

Trap rules require 7 1/2 or 8 light target loads. Nobody shoots trap with anything else that I am aware of.

 

[romurra]

Many/most trap ranges sell ammo, go to yours and buy ammo there the first time or two -- then you are sure what's ok there.

 

[TACTICAL111]

I learned skeet with a 590 pump. Best thing I ever did. Still shoot and compete with it from time to time.

 

[chadeech]

Trap rules require 7 1/2 or 8 light target loads. Nobody shoots trap with anything else that I am aware of.

Ty thats what i needed specifics
What about range slugs i would imagine target load?

 

[636andy636]

IMO spend the extra money and get a 500. That way it comes with a full set of chokes. Once you get a 88 and want more than the modified choke it comes with, you have to buy more at 20 bucks a pop and it works out to a little under 30 bucks cheaper than the 500 would be. And with the 500 you get a better finished shotgun and better safety position

 

[mmcintyre1220]

A pump action works well for trap, but it is a poor choice to learn to shoot skeet. As to ammunition, you can purchase low priced target loads like Top Gun, or Gun Club by the flat for around $60 or even less. #8 shot works well for both trap and skeet.

I ran my first 25,50,75,100 with a 870 , you have more than enough time to pump.