Salopian Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Just as a matter of interest and perhaps an insight to how we gear up for different targets. Do you change shot size & wad type (plas or Fibre) for different targets especially if you shoot a fixed choke gun. As an example, Barry Simpson ALWAYS shoots 8's if a target shows any belly. Many people swear by 7's or 6's for Rabbits. Others shoot 7&1/2's at everything others 8's at everything. Kevin Mayor for instance now carries two MK38 guns around with him, I assume 1 Trap 3/4 & F and the other with more open chokes. Why not a multichoke? What do you use & Why? Edited March 6, 2011 by Salopian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I use 24gram 7s @ 1250fps mainly cos that is the smallest size shot I make and the weight seems plenty for any clay I might shoot at. The velocity x weight makes these very mild to shoot and they seem to pattern quite tightly. If the clay don't break it's down to me pointing it at the wrong place and I will never choose a factory cartridge over these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I use a fixed choke gun with 1/4 in both barrels.I only shoot sporting and use 7.5 shot for everything. I have always used 7.5 but now I use CompX 21gm plastic and they only come in 7.5. I know some shooters use a 9 on some targets but don't open their chokes out if using a multichoke gun.Surely if you use a 9 you're looking at a close target so why not open the pattern a bit to take full advantage. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephant Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I have a multi choke but stick with 1/4 1/4 - and for shot size generally 7 1/2 for everything but have had a good deal on 8's and been using these since last autumn and they do the trick! Too much thinking makes me miss! so I keep it simple. There may be a marginal effect in changing chokes and shot size but I'm not in that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Funny, we were having the exact same conversation at a shoot today. Even mentioned Barry as the guy I was talking with was squatted with him at a shoot some time ago. Anyhoo, we all agreed that we could use 21g whatevers at that ground but why not use 28g whatevers and get more lead in the air. Also, hardly anyone changed chokes. I guess if you're shooting AAA class or whatever then I'm sure there are benefits but for most of us those marginal benefits don't stack up and make it worth our while to faff with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I shoot whatever is cheapest.... 24g 8 seems a good middle ground but for most sporting targets at reasonable range 8-9 are fine and 7 is the biggest i think you can use? Shooting through 1/4 and 3/8 in a MC gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claygone Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 I use 7.5 Kent velocity's on everything, my gun is fixed choke 3/4 and F, if I don't point it in the right place then the clay don't break. But when I do connect it breaks them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky T Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mainly 7.5's and 8's for me in Superbs. Both do the job, although i also favour 8's on anything showing a bit of underside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I shoot whatever is cheapest.... 24g 8 seems a good middle ground but for most sporting targets at reasonable range 8-9 are fine and 7 is the biggest i think you can use? Shooting through 1/4 and 3/8 in a MC gun thats a good in the middle of the road load. i honestly think the 8s are the best for clays. i certainly havent noticed any limitations. i use cyl / cyl quite alot thesedays.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I shoot a lot of 9's at sporting clays. They will break anything at under 25 yards and through a 3/8 choke are a huge confidence booster at close stuff. I used to shoot open chokes (Skeet & 1/4) and use either 7.5, 8 or 9 depending on the type of bird. Now I use 8's and 9's all the time, although my home loads are all 8's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) I ues 7.5 at nearly all sporting target with a 5/8 choke. I mite put a skeet choke and a 9 in for really close stuff. But I do like to keep it simple( I have been told to us a 1/4 on sporting but i just cant hit a thing with it) For DTL i just use the same cheap 7.5 but i mite use a 1/2 ,5/8 or 3/4 choke, It's just how lucky i feel at the time and for skeet i use a skeet choke with a 9. I really like plas wads ,they just seem to work better for me Edited March 8, 2011 by 0145wirbelwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 skeet is a different matter, steel 9 24g. dustballs at with all hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 RC2 9.5s & Superb 7s through Briley 3/8ths,5/8ths & 7/8ths work okay for me It's suprising how far the little 9.5s will kill any clay showing a bit of top or bottom through a bit of choke I can remember shooting some Fiocchi 10s years ago Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I had a box of 10s ages ago! Can't remember who made them but they gave some really chippy breaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I had a box of 10s ages ago! Can't remember who made them but they gave some really chippy breaks! You have to put them in near enough the right place mate Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) You have to put them in near enough the right place mate Azzurri. Interesting theory I'll try giving that a go on Sunday! Edited March 8, 2011 by paulos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Interesting theory I'll give try giving that a go on Sunday! :blink: ******* illiterate students. Yes, you give try giving that give given a go giving give a go on Sunday. Gimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulos Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 :blink: ******* illiterate students. Yes, you give try giving that give given a go giving give a go on Sunday. Gimp Are you m m m making fun of my peech ispediment? Bigot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bull Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I dont it makes a difference if you point the gun in the right place it breaks, you point a gun in the wrong place it dosent brake. you probably all disagree with me but what the heck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poontang Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 I dont it makes a difference if you point the gun in the right place it breaks, you point a gun in the wrong place it dosent brake. you probably all disagree with me but what the heck! Can I be the first to say I disagree with you on that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0145wirbelwind Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 I will take a chippy break over a miss any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Funny, we were having the exact same conversation at a shoot today. Even mentioned Barry as the guy I was talking with was squatted with him at a shoot some time ago. I bet that was rather an interesting conversation. Not going to say what my choke shell combination is as Sloppiun already knows. dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Shoot 7½'s any make at everything, but after having shot Newbold & Weston Wood lately, there have been some very distant targets, I make sure I have a few 6's or at least 7's in the bag. You know when they're a long way, there's a long moment between shooting and them breaking, if they break! kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) Shoot 7½'s any make at everything, but after having shot Newbold & Weston Wood lately, there have been some very distant targets, I make sure I have a few 6's or at least 7's in the bag. You know when they're a long way, there's a long moment between shooting and them breaking, if they break! kermit I thought 7 or 7.5 were the largest you could use for sporting? CPSA states max 2.6mm min 2.0 mm not sure what that equates too tho in normals 6/7/8 etc PAge 30 http://www.cpsa.co.uk/userfiles/file/CPSA_Booklet_5.pdf Ah Ha http://www.hallowellco.com/shot_size_chart.htm 9-7 only for English sporting so your 6's are not legal in competitions Edited March 10, 2011 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzurri Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 I thought 7 or 7.5 were the largest you could use for sporting? CPSA states max 2.6mm min 2.0 mm not sure what that equates too tho in normals 6/7/8 etc PAge 30 http://www.cpsa.co.uk/userfiles/file/CPSA_Booklet_5.pdf Ah Ha http://www.hallowellco.com/shot_size_chart.htm 9-7 only for English sporting so your 6's are not legal in competitions Biggest shot size you can use in Reg English Sporting is a 6 (2.6mm ) and the smallest is a 9 (2.0mm) Azzurri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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