Is this shotgun ammo approved for competition?

[Blackhawk Bantry]

I just wanted to double check, I got a hold of a bunch of boxes of this French shotgun ammo and I just wanted to make sure it's ok to use in cas competition. Pellet size seems to be 2.75 mm (size 6, 0.11 inches) and the load weight is 32 grams (1 1/8 oz).

 

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

Sounds okay.   The shot is small enough and the weight of the load, while heavy, is acceptable. 

 

I'd only be concerned about how much recoil it has.   These look like pretty decent hunting loads, and would probably be "overkill."

[Blackhawk Bantry]

10 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said:

Sounds okay.   The shot is small enough and the weight of the load, while heavy, is acceptable. 

 

I'd only be concerned about how much recoil it has.   These look like pretty decent hunting loads, and would probably be "overkill."

Yeah, I realized after I bought them that they're a bit on the heavy side,  I'll buy lighter loads from now on. The added recoil is gonna have to be my problem,  I just wanna make sure that they're safe. 

[The Rainmaker, SASS #11631]

Probably depends on local range rules; ours is 7 1/2 or smaller. No good for us.

And, as mentioned, overkill for CAS.

[Badlands Bob #61228]

6 shot would be too large for our club too.  We require 7 1/2 shot or smaller.  But that's a local club rule which is more restrictive that what SASS requires.  

[Barry Sloe]

Is it lead shot? I took a look at the package and didn't see an identifier. 

 

BS

[Blackhawk Bantry]

10 minutes ago, Barry Sloe said:

Is it lead shot? I took a look at the package and didn't see an identifier. 

 

BS

Yes, it's lead shot.

[Tex Jones, SASS 2263]

Heja, Sverige.  It depends, in part, on how close the targets are.  With #6 pellets there will be a lot of bounce back and risk of injury if the targets are too close. Is the velocity listed?  More than 1,145 fps (350 m/s ) is usually too much.  LykaTill!

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

And, shot size of # 6 is too large to use on most organized shotgun clay target ranges (trap, skeet or sporting clays).  7.5 is usually the top shot size limit there, too.

 

good luck, good shooting.  GJ 

 

[Boggus Deal #64218]

4 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said:

And, shot size of # 6 is too large to use on most organized shotgun clay target ranges (trap, skeet or sporting clays).  7.5 is usually the top shot size limit there, too.

 

good luck, good shooting.  GJ 

 

It’s probably not legal for cornhole, basketball or checkers, either. But he asked about cowboy action…

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

As others have stated, these are game loads and not intended for shooting clays.  They are legal for CAS.  I keep a few on my shotgun belt to knock down targets that are out of calibration and need to be hit extra hard.  However, I never shoot them at targets above ground level as the shot would travel too far and be hazardous.

[Cholla]

Hopefully, you have good dental insurance because the recoil will loosen your teeth.

[Irish Pat]

this will knock your teeth out. WWII 12 OO buckshot and 8 gauge

[Rance - SASS # 54090]

I noticed the shell has steel instead of brass on the primer end of it..

Sometimes the steel expands more than brass and makes them

more difficult to shuck out of a SxS shotgun after firing..

Just sumthin’ to watch for if yer using a SxS..

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

On 6/28/2024 at 10:09 AM, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said:

I keep a few on my shotgun belt to knock down targets that are out of calibration and need to be hit extra hard.

 

Heh heh.

Although I am normally a 97 guy, and occasionally an 87, I do once in a while use my Parker.   If I get a stubborn target while using it, I just give it both barrels.   That's a little extreme, but oddly fun.