I was wondering if we were going to be able to make it thrugh the winter without this question popping up. I guess not!! Oh, I almost forgot, I like #8's to the 24 yard line from the 25 out I like the #7 l/2's. Unless its cold outside, I think that a very cold target needs the energy of the #7 l/2's to break. Now maybe we can start one on cold targets with different temps?? Nuff said. Glad we now have this thread out of the way. My 2 cents worth. Break-em all. Jeff
God, I wish I could think of a cleaver thing to say about a NEW thread on 7 1/2's or 8's. It is such a deserving topic for an adroitly sagacious retort. Alas, I am not up to the task.
I would however, love to hear some of the true sages of TS make replies which rise to the moment.
I USED to fancy "toying around" with my reloads, shooting a variety of shot sizes and payloads based upon the event and the distance involved. I would also give consideration to the felt recoil, especially with handicap recipes and the FIRST shot in doubles.
Some of my favorite concoctions : Singles - ounce and a 16th of 8 & 8 1/2 Magnum mixed ; First shot in doubles - 1 oz. of 8 1/2 & 9 Magnum mixed ; Second shot in doubles - ounce and a 16th of 7 1/2 & 8 Magnum mixed ; Handicap - 1 oz. of 7 1/2 & 8 Magnum mixed.
That was all before the price of Magnum shot began to outpace the price of GOLD........
These days - I shoot whatever the major manufacturers put in their factory loads, which I buy at the best price I can find. Although I still believe you can reload a bit cheaper than buying new shells, the difference is no longer worth the savings in time.
Depends, at what temperature do you switch back to 8’s from 7.5? This year it will be early last night I loaded up my last bag of Winchester AA hard target 7.5’s. Looks like 8’s after that.
1 oz 8.5's at the 16. 1 1/8 7.5's at the 27. After trying everything for 30 yrs, I've found it's time to make a decision. But, I may change my mind later.
I wonder if the people on the receiving end of this shot string were thinking 7-1/2's or 8's.
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