[BT99Max100]

I currently shoot a Beretta Silver Pigeon Trap 12ga. using 1oz. loads.

I also have a 30" 20ga. o/u barrel that fits this gun. Question: Has anyone 'out there' used this combo to shoot Trap singles or doubles using 7/8oz. or 1oz. loads? Do you see a big difference between the 12ga vs. 20ga?

Regards,

John

 

[Oregunner]

Usually the difference between 12 and 20 gauge is not the payload but the weight of the gun. Mark

 

[Proofdoubles]

Used both 12 and 20; the hits with the 20 were fine. However, I did have a chance to use some Rio 20 1oz and the hits were even better. Did I run them? Of course not as I seldom do. One of those skeet shooters I am.

 

[gun1357]

There is a reason that Olympic shooters use a 12 ga. gun even though their shot charge is close to 7/8 oz. Ron

 

[Oregunner]

Those reasons would include the weight of the gun, and the availability of the appropriate ammunition. Mark

 

[Brian in Oregon]

For singles and doubles, my scores are the same with either load. If you miss it appears the decreased pellets are not a significant contributing factor.

Scores are the same for 'caps too, but mine are dismal enough that isn't an endorsement LOL.

 

[Full N. Fuller]

Generally a 12-gauge will pattern 1 oz. slightly better than a 20-gauge choked the same will due to setback deformation in the taller column. But the 20-gauge will pattern 7/8 oz. about the same as the 12-ga. will.

Your 20-gauge barrels MAY be HEAVIER than your 12-gauge barrels, as that often happens when 20-gauge barrels are made to fit a 12-gauge frame.

Whichever one you are most comfortable shooting is probably the one you will score the highest with.

The main reason people shoot 12-ga. in the Olympics is probably that ISSF rules do not permit any other gauge.

 

[gun1357]

I didn't know that! The last time I read the international rules we were shooting 1 1/4 ounce loads. Ron

 

[Full N. Fuller]

Shows what an old f**t you are!

I stand corrected -- they DO allow smaller gauge guns to be used. Rule 9.4.2.1.

I'd guess no one is using a smaller gauge because they need the weight to absorb the recoil of the high # of shells they have to fire in practice and competition, and it is usually hard to find a 20-ga. that weighs enough.