Using game load for trap
- Thread starter MacArrow
- Start date
Well, for "fooling around at the trap range" it is ok, but for any ATA or other competition that goes by ATA rules you can't.
ATA rules set a max velocity and game loads are usually over it.
Also, you mention 7 1/2 shot which is good but other game loads (6, 5, 4, etc) cannot be used as most trap ranges have a sign up specifying 7 1/2 shot or smaller.
Using 1 oz loads also handicaps you a bit since you have 1/8 oz less shot than a normal trap load, but it's not that big a deal.
And other than you are beating yourself up with more recoil than necessary, it shouldn't be a problem to use them in a non-competitive manner
ATA rules set a max velocity and game loads are usually over it.
Also, you mention 7 1/2 shot which is good but other game loads (6, 5, 4, etc) cannot be used as most trap ranges have a sign up specifying 7 1/2 shot or smaller.
Using 1 oz loads also handicaps you a bit since you have 1/8 oz less shot than a normal trap load, but it's not that big a deal.
And other than you are beating yourself up with more recoil than necessary, it shouldn't be a problem to use them in a non-competitive manner
- Location
- Chilliwack
As long as it meets the ATA or PITA rules then go ahead and use it. If its just for your pleasure at the trap club and meets the trap club rules then go have fun.
Have never witnessed that one before. As long as it is lead shot and for fun why would a club care. Even seen guys using cheap guns doing it
Many guys use up old lead shells this way especially ones originally designed for waterfowl hunting but no longer legal. I know that is where all of my 10ga lead went so I could get the hulls to reload steel most of them were BB.
R&R Rancher
CGN Regular
- Location
- Manitoba's Interlake
Reminds me of last fall. There was a guy shooting skeet at the club using old Imperial high brass 1-1/4 loads of 7-1/2's to burn them up. He was shooting a model 12 (IIRC) with a butt plate and no recoil pad. When he touched one off, you knew it was him and when he hit a bird there was nothing left but inkballs
R&R Rancher
CGN Regular
- Location
- Manitoba's Interlake
Your original question was to use field loads of 1 oz of 7-1/2's for trap. The speed will be to high for registered competition, but for casual shooting your pattern will be just fine. Your shots will be a little louder and you will feel more recoil. If you already have 'em, shoot them and enjoy. If you are looking to buy, skip the field loads and get some of the cheap target loads available. Less recoil and most likely cheaper. Either way enjoy
sledman8002002
CGN Regular
- Location
- Hastings Highlands, Ont. 613 area
Yes, actually you can. It all depends on the load and speed...
1 1/8 oz, max speed is 1290 FPS
1 oz, max speed 1325 FPS
7/8 oz or less 1350 FPS
This from the ATA rule book.
- Location
- Ft. Mac. Alberta
That's for registered shoots, and I have seen a few RO's try to refuse a person permission to use a 10 on a trap field, but if it's only practice and not a registered shoot it shouldn't matter a lick.
Cat
It all depends on the range. I could not see any range giving you problems with 7 1/2 field loads on practice nights. However change that to any larger shot size and you could have pellets landing outside the "shotfall" zone, a big no no that can shut down some clubs as they do not have the room for a larger zone!!
