20ga trap shell suggestions?

[Ohen Cepel]

Just went trap shooting with some buds.

First time for me, more used to skeet and hunting.

What are good suggestions for trap loads for a 20ga?

Will the same work well skeet or is there a better load for skeet vs trap?

Thanks,

 

[Dave McCracken]

I'd use 9s for skeet and 8s or 7 1/2s for trap. Otherwise, just add some choke for trap and use an open choke for skeet.

And have fun, THAT's the mission, not taking that 20 to the Grand....

 

[kudu]

What Dave said. A couple of weeks ago I watched a guy with a .410 break 18 from the 20yard line. It was impressive.

 

[TrapperReady]

I shoot trap and sporting clays with a 20ga for fun and hunting practice.

I still have a great stockpile of 20ga Winchester AAs, which I got a couple years ago for $3.49/box. I grabbed every case the store had.

For trap (especially from the 16 yard line), you are hard-pressed to find much difference between #7.5 and #8. For skeet, #9s are best, but #8s work nearly as well. Use your most open choke for skeet, and at least Modified (I use Full) for trap.

BTW, I find that trap is excellent preparation for pheasant season. My dog tends to work about 15-20 yards ahead, and MOST of the birds seem to flush away from the dog... hence almost identical shot presentation.

Man... the season is getting close! (I'd prefer a :salivate: smilie).

Two weeks until doves!

 

[m14nut]

Been using the top guns from federal.....

Good fun stuff!!!!