What ammo do you shoot at the range with your shotty?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I got a pump action not long ago and just wanted to ask others what you all shoot when you go to the range.

I realise it depends if you clay shoot or target shoot and etc, but I'd love to hear everything.

 

[Suther]

At the trap/skeet range, whatever cheap target loads I have. Must be 7 1/2 or smaller for trap, and 8 or smaller for skeet at my club.

They used to allow sighting in with slugs on the rifle range, with a 5-shot limit due to how much slugs chew up the target stands, but someone went way overboard one day and now they're not allowed on the rifle range at all.

 

[hobit]

Same as Suther though we can still shoot slugs on the rifle range. When I wander over to the action ranges I’ll bring out the 00 buckshot and cheap target loads just to run the guns. Looking forward to your range report and updated pics.

 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Same as Suther though we can still shoot slugs on the rifle range. When I wander over to the action ranges I’ll bring out the 00 buckshot and cheap target loads just to run the guns. Looking forward to your range report and updated pics.

Yess I think I'm going this weekend if weather is nice. Can't wait to try out the red dot.

When you mention target loads, you mean those "target slugs" right? Or 00 buckshot but target load version? Also, target loads and low recoil are the same right? It refers to the powder amount?

 

[fred0000]

Yess I think I'm going this weekend if weather is nice. Can't wait to try out the red dot.

When you mention target loads, you mean those "target slugs" right? Or 00 buckshot but target load version? Also, target loads and low recoil are the same right? It refers to the powder amount?

Target loads being #7.5 or 8, typically used on clays

 

[Suther]

Yess I think I'm going this weekend if weather is nice. Can't wait to try out the red dot.

When you mention target loads, you mean those "target slugs" right? Or 00 buckshot but target load version? Also, target loads and low recoil are the same right? It refers to the powder amount?

Nope. Target load is a load of shot designed to shoot clay targets. Its typically the cheapest shotgun ammo you can buy, especially if you buy in bulk.

Here is an example:
https://www.reliablegun.com/federal...un-ammo-12ga-2-34-2-34de-1-18oz-9-250rds-case

 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Ahhhh okay thanks guys. I realise now I'm mixing up "target slugs" (which now I assume just mean low recoil slugs) with "target loads". I get it now. Yes lol was wondering why the target load shells I was eyeing were so cheap compared to my bulk target slugs.

So for buckshot 00 low recoil versions, that's just normal buckshot but with less powder basically?

 

[Suther]

Ahhhh okay thanks guys. I realise now I'm mixing up "target slugs" with "target loads". I get it now. Yes lol was wondering why the target load shells I was eyeing were so cheap compared to my bulk target slugs.

So for buckshot 00 low recoil versions, that's just normal buckshot but with less powder?

Low recoil versions are normal buckshot (the shot itself is the same), but they are either at a lower velocity than normal or have fewer pellets. 8 pellets at 1200fps is pretty standard for low recoil, vs 9 pellets at 1300+ for "normal" loads, and you can get more velocity or pellets with "magnum" loads, Federal makes a 2 3/4" 12ga shell with 12 pellets @1290fps for example.

 

[edgy]

We are allowed basically anything on a couple of our “ limited distance” bays at the range I frequent most, so for me it’s usually a combination of target loads, slugs and buckshot. We are also fortunate to run a few different dynamic events such as 2Gun, 3Gun and Dynamic Shotgun so there is ample opportunity to shoot it all if you choose to compete. We run some great events and it’s kind of cool to see what everyone is running, there is always a wide range from very expensive to very cheap, pumps and semi autos, I love a bay full of shotguns lol

 

[Zulu10]

I usually go with Challenger 100 round boxes that are branded “tactical” for slugs and 00 buck. If that’s what you are after the price point is pretty decent and works out to under $1.25/round. Tenda usually stocks it.

 

[sillymike]

For plinking (with the politically- incorrect 12g) I like to shoot slug, full power.
- If I was concerned about recoil, I'd bring a .22

If you're into reloading (and casting), it brings the cost down quite a bit

 

[Cteve]

I usually bring som #6 birdshot ( hut grouse with also) and federal 2-3/4 1oz slugs. I hunt deer with slugs so it's good to keep in practice. basically my hunting rounds is what I use 95% of the time.

 

[Heliian]

Similar to some others, 7.5 or smaller on the trap range, slugs only on the target range and no real limit on the action range.
I buy my 7.5 target loads from al flaheretys by the flat of 10 boxes of 25 rnds. I like the Winchester ones. I just picked up a rifled barrel so I might get some sabots soon.
Hunting, I use 4, 5 and 6 shot for upland, 2 and bb steel for waterfowl. I do not buy expensive shotgun rounds for the smoothbore.

 

[Brendon292]

S&B or Challenger 00 Buck

Cheap, reliable, and effective.

 

[brybenn]

I use mostly federal top gun for clays. It's cheaper to buy factory than to reload it
I load my own hard cast slugs so I use those when I want to play with slugs

 

[Dave_D]

I mean. It’s pretty obvious. All depends what you’re doing.
Like shooting clays. Slugs for sure

 

[maifire]

I practice with rio buckshot and challenger slugs. As cheap as i have found.
For clays, just about any #7 or smaller that i have laying around.

 

[pirate604]

Flechettes

 

[IanC]

Nothing too exciting, Challenger 1 0z target loads in 12 ga and Challenger 20ga target loads for clays and action shooting targets. I buy them by the flat at a local shop.

 

[mephisto002]

I got a pump action not long ago and just wanted to ask others what you all shoot when you go to the range.

I realise it depends if you clay shoot or target shoot and etc, but I'd love to hear everything.

my shotty shoots ammy