#9 Shot
- Thread starter Merck
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I always use #9 for skeet.there are 410 #8 pellets in 1oz of shot, and there are 585 #9 pellets in 1oz of shot.
there for it only stands to reason that more pellets should break more birds.
when I break a bird with only one little chip flying off I always say" thank God for #9 shot."
there for it only stands to reason that more pellets should break more birds.
when I break a bird with only one little chip flying off I always say" thank God for #9 shot."
Agree. Have used it since I started shooting skeet in the mid 60's in all four gauges and many many times that chip has made a difference between winning and losing
Not sure why it is hard to find. I have always bought it 100 bags at a time from hummasons for price and shipping discounts and have pretty much that quanity on hand at all times. Don't really have a choice but to stock a few years supply when you live in the ass of canada like I do for reloading supplies
9's will also allow you to open up your patterns some without experiencing holes in the pattern
Not a big difference between 8 and 9 in 12 ga but 20 down it becomes noticable especially in the 410
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It is by far the most tonnage of shot I have ever used and still use as does most of the guys at the skeet club
I use 7 1/2 and a bit of 8 for trap but the rest is No.9
Are you looking for factory loaded shells or bagged lead for reloading . if shells any good gun shop that sells ammo should be able to get it for you .if bagged lead contact budget shooting supply sponsor at the top of the page .
Good point Rembolt I always just assume reloaded. If factory most skeet clubs keep a few flats in all gauges to sell for shooters to try etc that would be another source to get started with no. 9
Contact the clubs and see if they can help until you find a local supplier or order some flats in
Agree for me not an issue either. I seen it usually when I am shooting under the target as you say
Would also think a lot may be linked to how the gun patterns with no.9
Exactly, unless you are actually recovering the clays , to verify that the pellets did hit them, how can you be sure that the pellets actually pushed the target off course? Even marginal hits with the 410 using #9, seem to break pieces off of the clays. As to the targets changing course, with no pieces breaking off, I see that most often with 12 gauges, and most people at our club are using #8.
Some biodegradable targets will do it also and will not break with BB I think
Merck I will assume you are shooting at a club local to you .are you a member or do you shoot on a day pass basis .I am a member of the local club here in Dartmouth (DCTA) and one of the benefits of being a member is we can place your own ammo/ loading componets order with Lawrys in Ontario and have it shipped with the target order were able to do this a couple or 3 times a year . inquire at your club to see if this may be an option .
