Maize Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I recently acquired an unopened case of older Winchester AA light target. They are 2 3/4 DR instead of my normal 3 DR. Will this effect knocking down steel? Thank you, Maize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amccallister Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yes, a little bit. I have done some informal testing, and found that plates don't go down with quite as much authority using 2 3/4 dram loads. I would expect to lose a couple of yards off the distance you can reliably knock down a plate with a given choke. The lighter shells are great for all clay stages, or if the steel is all sub 15 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 You really don't want to shoot those old shells in your gun, send them up to me freight pre-paid and I will dispose of them for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maize Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thank you. I don't think I will take these to my next match now. Maybe some practice drills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maize Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 HI Jim You coming to TX this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benelli Chick Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Maize, That's all I shoot! AND I use 7 1/2's. If they run your gun, they will be just fine. I use them with an IC choke out to 20 plus yards. You may have to aim instead of spray and pray if they are far away! If they run your gun, you can hit those angle irons at RM3G easy. They also will be great for the birds in the air and just a little less pop on your arm. At 25-30 yards with flat steel, you might have to aim a little more...and by then the IC choke is going to spread them a bit. If you worry about poppers at a match, just aim at the head. Don't waste 'em! I've never had to shoot anything heavier, and I hit stuff with my shotgun! I may be slow, but that's 'cause I'm an old lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That is what a lot of people run. Perfectly fine if they are 100% reliable in your shotgun. There is only a 5% difference in power factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maize Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Thanks Denise for the reminder to be precise even with my birdshot. I getting the hang of it with slugs I can't believe one guy beat me at your last 100 yard slug stage. I will bring these with me on the 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothandnail Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That is what we use ~98% of the time, 7 1/2 or 8 shot, 1145 fps or 2 3/4 dram. never have any problems . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 HI Jim You coming to TX this year? Unfortunately I can't make Double Tap. I am looking at making a trip out maybe in the fall. There are a couple matches I'd like to shoot. I really miss seeing so many really great people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 2 3/4 dram shells will work just fine on most targets. That's what I see almost everyone use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You can always choke up a little to put a few more pellets on target too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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