Lefty Wheeler Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 The rules read, Shotgun size must be number 4 lead birdshot or smaller for all events (no steel or plated shot). I've always used # 7, 7.5 or 8. What are you using? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunger Dan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 To be honest, right now a mix of old , what looks to be, 5/7/8 that the graphite powder is floating around. (or maybe its lead dust? who knows) I got it at the scrap yard while hunting lead, December 2020....wasn't being picky as I saw the writing on the wall. It works fine, and yes, I checked to be sure no steel shot with a heavy duty magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Club rules are 7 1/2 or smaller. Usually use 7 1/2 or 8. Roll my own unless I can find em cheap. Yeah, right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Jake Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 7.5 on handloads, 7.5 or 8 on factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Reclaimed OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Been burning up a few bags of "6"s for practice and monthly shoots. Saving the 8's for bigger matches and clay birds GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I've fallen in love with Remington Gun Club shotshells at 1145 fps. I have only seen in in #9, so that's what I've bought. I still have a fair amount of Winchester LNLR, which is #8, and Remington STS, 1145 fps which is 7.5. I can't tell any difference in taking down targets between 7.5, 8, and 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 For reloads I use reclaimed shot. Buying new is 7.5 or 8. STS light target is my favorite. Remington Gun Club next. Just got two cases of that. All 7.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 #8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladisi kid Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I reload black/smokeless using 1 to 1-/18 oz. of #4 through #9 lead shot of what ever I can get a hold of. Garage sale, reclaimed, sales, etc. I will use the smaller sizes for big matchs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 7.5-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Dust SASS 75484 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 7-1/2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 7.5 & 8 black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Does it really matter the legal shot size for distance the targets are set up at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 #6 or #7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 SASS rules are limited to "bird shot" sizes (4 and smaller) because many ranges are close enough to homes or other buildings that larger sizes would carry out to hit. It's a range safety decision. And many ranges have 7.5 as the largest size allowed. So, I only load 7.5 or 8 shot. Then, I'm legal at any range or even trap, skeet or clays matches, too. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Sheridan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 4&5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Wheeler Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, John Boy said: Does it really matter the legal shot size for distance the targets are set up at? That's why I asked, didn't know if most people were using something closer to the larger legal limit. Thanks to everyone for the feedback, appears the smaller diameter is a preferred size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 im using reclaimed from a trap range , majority is 7 or 8 but ill bet there was a little 6or 5 mixed in because the sporting clays folks were not well monitored over the years that was running , ATA is pretty strict on what is to be used for trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddnews SASS# 24779 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 When possible, I shoot 8, if not 7 1/2. The smaller sizes carry less potential harm if they bounce back. I see it as a safety thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe Regulator Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Oddnews SASS# 24779 said: When possible, I shoot 8, if not 7 1/2. The smaller sizes carry less potential harm if they bounce back. I see it as a safety thing. If you are trying to address bounce back, then chilled being softer than magnum shot should be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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