mo4 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I know that steel shot is a no no but can you use copper plated lead shot in three gun matches? Is it ok to shoot steel with it? I'm looking for something that can turn a spinner with a little more giddy up than the standard WM target loads I am using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy2 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Rifle and pistol bullets are copper plated. So yes you can use it as long as the match lets you use #6 shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I often use #6's for a a target that may look a little heavy or that is a little farther out that I think may not fall with 8's I also often load 9's for clays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 While a good idea, many matches are limiting birdshot to 2 3/4", 1 1/4 ounce, 1300 fps. Some all three, some just one or two of the restrictions. While don't advocate the limitations one way or the other, be aware that they are more common now than a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I am not aware of any rules specific to three-gun that limit shot size, however, many clubs have size limits for safety reasons. I try to only use 7 1/2's as I have never seen a club ban those. 6's will definitely be a no-go at some ranges. For hard set targets and spinners I usually carry two heavy loads to the match. For those clubs that have no restrictions I use Remington Nitro Pheasants, 1 3/8oz 6's at 1450fps. For matches that do have restrictions I have Remington Express Long Range, 1 1/4oz #7 1/2s at 1330fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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