[Traders]

What size pellets are normally used for sporting clays? Thanks

 

[skeet_man]

Anything from 7.5 to 9.

 

[semimech]

That would come from a skeet person.
I shoot sporties every weekend I only use 7.5 and change choke for different bird.
Better chance of break with bigger pellet especially rabbits.

 

[twcpdc]

8 for most targets 7.5 for rabbits they have a hard rim.

 

[Setterman]

Keep it simple. Shoot 7 1/2's on everything unless you shoot on close Skeet/IC courses, then shoot 8's.

 

[himark]

So I always shoot 8 and cant hit a rabbit to save my arse... I feel better now knowing its not me...LOL

 

[oz]

if you can't hit a rabbit it is you. probably too much lead.

 

[Shooting Coach]

Good advice here.

I use one ounce of 7 1/2's at around 1250. Usually use IC or LM in my Blaser, more than enough choke for targets in this area.

 

[Gixxerpilot750]

I shoot 1 oz shells at 1200 fps because I shoot FITASC in addition to sporting clays and choose to keep life simple (1oz factory shells are required in FITASC). I'll shoot whatever size shot (7.5 or 8) I can get. Similarly, I shoot all targets from a low gun, and use a Krieghoff light mod choke in both barrels. It probably patterns a little tighter than what a light mod is "supposed to", but it works for me. In the event that I've got a close target, I'll shoot w/o a choke in the barrel.

 

[steveziv]

LOL Eddie! 14 paragraphs and you answered the OP's question in the second to last sentence. Good info nonetheless.

 

[R.Kipling]

We shoot a lot of Sporting and I reload nothing but reclaim, so I use a Mod choke in my 1100 Comp, as do my Gkids in their guns. Nothing succeeds like focus on the bird and the proper move to the target. We've taken a number of lessons from the Pro's, and the proper move is likely the most important aspect, far beyond shot size and choke. It's a rare occasion when I have to go tighter where we shoot.

On Rabbits, Andy Duffy and Jerry Meyers told us years ago - swing through! We haven't missed many bunnies since. It's all enjoyable, even more so when you hit more of them.

Kip

 

[Brian in Oregon]

7.5 or 8, whichever is available at Mao Mart.

 

[Greg LV]

1 ounce of 7.5 @ 1290 FPS more energy for edge on targets rabbits and less wind drift. Went from 8's to 7.5's and scores went up by 2-3 targets per 100.

 

[Greg LV]

1 ounce of 7.5 @ 1290 FPS more energy for edge on targets rabbits and less wind drift. Went from 8's to 7.5's and scores went up by 2-3 targets per 100.

 

[chuckie68]

Here we go again;

7 1/2's or 8's

Chuck

 

[Joe Potosky]

For many years I would have said 1oz #8's, but in my mind the Flyer Bio's are a harder made target then the non-bio's and I'm switching to 7 1/2's to achieve consistent breaks on all targets at various distances.

And, after a few hits I saw at the recent Rochester Brooks shoot by a fellow shooting, also looking at going to 1 1/8.

 

[Oregunner]

You do know that with shoot pellet size deviations, there is quite an overlap with #8 and #7 1/2 labeled shells. It's more in your head than in the shell.
Mark

 

[Joe Potosky]

RE: quite an overlap with #8 and #7 1/2

Could be, hope by going to 7 1/2 the overlap favors 7 1/2 instead of #8 : )