1oz 1150 reload for the first shot. 1-1/8oz 1145 for the second shot.

 

Is personal preference, a lot of the top dogs shoot a handicap shell for 2nd shot, a lot of other top dogs don’t.
For me I use 1 1/8oz for both shots, 1100 fps on first shot, low recoil, and 1145 fps on 2nd shot, both are #8’s.
There are many good videos on YouTube you can watch to see some of the top dogs shoot and they tell you what they shoot and why.
You need to find out what works for YOU, good luck.

 

Years ago Frank Little told me he shot light 8s for both shots, it doesn't matter what barell, you can't make a mistake..

 

Your overthinking.

Use a 1oz/1150-1180 or 1145/1.125oz for both shots.

You sure don’t need a 1200fps!

 

First shot 9/8 1150
Second 9/8 1250

Those are also my singles and handicap loads. I don't want to make a third load. The handicap load is probably overkill, but i like ink balls.

 

First shot 1oz of 8.5 shot 1130 fps
Second shot 9/8 oz 7.5 1200 fps this is also my caps load.

 

Best doubles score I ever shot was with factory Remington Field & Clay shells, 1 ounce of 8-1/2 shot at 1180 fps.

You don't need rhino rollers for doubles, even the second shot.

 

1145 #8’s both shots

 

Light 8's both shots.

 

I'm sloooowwww to get to the 2nd bird so 1oz for 1st shot so I can keep my wood on the wood and then whatever I'm shooting for h'cap for the 2nd. Just about when the target has stopped momentum and is getting ready to fall, it just hangs up there.

 

Like everything else in trap, you can overthink it. Absolutely no need to shoot anything other than 1145's for either shot. Make it simple on yourself as there is enough going on in doubles without worrying about which shell goes in what barrel from what box. Of course this is coming from a guy shooting 1145's from the 27 yard line with no issues. Concentrate on the things that matter - seeing the bird and keeping your head firmly on the stock.

 

I guess some may have a 2nd bird issue if they are real slow. If you are quick, the second bird is hardly more than a 16yd target. 1oz 8s both barrels

 

In the past I would shoot 1oz 1170s for the 1st shot and 9/8oz 1200s for the second.

I don’t bother with that anymore and just shoot the same shell. 1145s or 1200s make no difference to me, I shoot them the same and the targets break the same.

 

I’m not sure I understand the reasoning for wanting a handicap shell for the second target. Most people I’ve talked to have said that they want smoke on the second target- you can’t do that with an 1145 #8? I would say where you point the gun when the trigger is pulled has the most to do with that, then the choke you have would be second, after that maybe the shell? It matters more than the shoes you’re wearing, but that just never made sense to me.

Also- after having shot some 16-yard line targets with handicap shells, I didn’t see an appreciable difference in the breaks there, either.

 

Just shoot the same shells you use for singles. I use a 1200fps 7 1/2. Why simply because I buy a bunch and no matter what hole I put it in it’ll be the right one

 

By the time I get to the 2nd target its 45+16 yards out and I don't have to shoot too far under it with a handicap shell, just touch it with the bead. If I was faster than yeah, I could use my singles load and I've tried it, it works. But I'm more confident with the handicap at that range especially with any wind pushing the target around because its lost any momentum.
Does that help you understand?

 

If it works for you, by all means use whatever shells you want. Have you really noticed that much difference in the lead between an 1145 and 1250 FPS shell on those targets that are starting to drop? Mathematically I don’t think the difference would be much (maybe a few inches) and by the time your pattern is over 45 yards out there, it’s much larger than that.

 

Whatever combination gives you the most confidence. I have been using 1145 on 1st shot and 1200 on 2nd. Only reason is because my scores have been higher and more consistent.

 

1100 FPS 1 1/8 for both shots. Smokes them both if I do my part. If I miss, I raised my head and stopped the gun. No amount of shot or power would help me in that situation.

 

1 oz #8 1/2 @ 1180 then a 1 1/8 oz #8 @ 1145. Practicing I use 1 oz #8 @ 1180 for both shots and I really don't think there is a difference except between my ears.

 

If it works for you, by all means use whatever shells you want. Have you really noticed that much difference in the lead between an 1145 and 1250 FPS shell on those targets that are starting to drop? Mathematically I don’t think the difference would be much (maybe a few inches) and by the time your pattern is over 45 yards out there, it’s much larger than that.

Yes, it helps. At least in my mind. My handicap load is either 1200 or 1235 (26 yard), those 1250s eventually rattle the teeth out of my head.

 

1 oz 1500s for both shots

 

Lets hope this is not for ATA, thats a little hot.

 

1 oz 8's for both shots for me.

 

I use 1145 for both

 

2 3/4 mini shells, work great on dbls 😫

 

If I’m using my Teknys semi auto I need to use 1200 on the first shot so it will consistently cycle the second shot. When I‘m using my O/Us then 1145 shells. I did try using 1145/1200s as an experiment for a while, but saw no appreciable difference and haven’t continued.