RWatts Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm sure this is been covered before, but I was curious what type of shale you use. Not so much the brand but what the configuration he is. I usually use 1 1/8 ,7 1/2 shot. But then I got to think that maybe this is overkill, that a 1 ounce load would work just fine. I know some of you guys have More time and I'm sure you've done testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Ask a few people, get a few opinions... That said, I have "standardized" on exactly what you said; 1.125 oz 7.5 shot. I always have some heavier ammo with me in case I encounter stages where it might be needed. If you shoot matches that use smaller, lighter knock-down steel or lots of clays, you might consider 1oz loads of 8's. Just depends on what is needed to defeat the targets you encounter most often and what runs reliably in your particular shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 1 1/8 7.5shot @1145fps is my go to. I'll use the 1 1/8 7.5 shot @1300fps ammo if the stage requires it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'll use 1 1/8 ounce, 7 1/2 shot, 1200 - 1250 loads most of the time. The matches I frequent seem to be trending away from clays, probably to reduce costs. So the above loads work just fine on steel plates too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWatts Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Lol I used Siri to post for me because I was driving....looks like a 2nd grader wrote the first post... My wife has shown some interest in shooting with me, I think the 1oz load will be a little easier on the shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I stick with Federal, Remington, or Rio 1-1/8 7.5 1150-ish fps loadings. Mostly a matter of familiarity, reasonable recoil, and knowing I can put the steel down reliably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 3 dram 1 1/8 of 7 1/2 or 8 federal. First choice is Wally World bulk pack, failing that federal top gun by the case. Recently picked up the Remington gun club equivalent to try as the area cabelas usually has them on the shelf and Wally World bulk packs have been hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Federal Top Gun 3 dram 1 1/8oz #8. Runs well in both my shotguns. Enough power (when I select the appropriate choke) for all the steel we use. I buy them by the case when they go on sale locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWatts Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 I have access to a lot of STS Hulls, I'm thinking about cooking up my own.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakman Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I personally prefer a heavier load such as the Winchester AA Super Handicap #7.5 or 8. It's mostly a throwback to my SLP days when that's all it would reliably eat. They sure do knock down steel with authority which is why I stick with them....and my M2 likes them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Rwatts have you priced reloading components for shot shells lately?. It may be cheaper to buy them versus rolling your own. Shot is about $45-$50 for 25lbs. At 1 1/8 your only getting 355 per bag. My guess is that it is about $.24 per round to reload and that assumes you have the hulls. That's about $6 per box vs $5.50 I can buy them for. The breakdown per round is as follows: Shot $.13 Wad $.02 Primer $.03 Powder $.06 I gave up shot shell reloading years ago, just not worth it IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 For me, remington's gun club 1 1/8th 7 1/2 at 1200fps have done everything I've ever asked of them. Sometimes I haven't done my part, but the shot has always been awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I think that the Reload SG vs Buy SG depends upon what load you want or need to shoot and what brand you buy. AA runs a LOT more than $55 a case and I can load not counting hulls for about $50-$55 a case. Best I can buy is $60 for Wally World IF I can find it. On occasion Cabelas runs a sale. If I see it I buy it, but especially for practice where I can reclaim most of my hulls I reload. All that said, 1-1/8 ounce at about 1200 FPS works my Stoeger just fine. I may see just how light I can go because why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I buy AAs for $53/case during rebate season. that doesn't include 7% sales tax but I sell the hulls so it more than makes up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreen Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Estate 1oz - 1325fps. Will take down any steel, shoots great out of my V-max Tac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I buy AAs for $53/case during rebate season. that doesn't include 7% sales tax but I sell the hulls so it more than makes up for that. Fill me in (no one else!) on when where to get AA at $53 a case! even with tax that is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Jim... it's usually around September (my last confirmation email from them was 9/14).. I think it's a $2 rebate per box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWatts Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Yes Sir, you are close on your numbers, but I happen to work in the Gun industry, so I get my components at cost. I can also get reclaimed lead here at the range for $15.00 per 25 pound bag. But I can also buy factory ammo cheaper so I still need to really look at the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWatts Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 his numbers work if he works in the industry or has a contact who will willing to let him buy AA's at cost. Winchester does limit the rebate to 50 boxes per houseold, so if you buy more than that you have to have the check sent to friends houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I buy AAs for $53/case during rebate season. that doesn't include 7% sales tax but I sell the hulls so it more than makes up for that.Fill me in (no one else!) on when where to get AA at $53 a case! even with tax that is awesome! my local store sells cases for $73. rebate season starts around end of spring for $20/case for up to 5 cases. that lasts me through the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWatts Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 That's dirt cheap, less than cost in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bacus Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Remington Gun Club #20232. 1 1/8oz, 7 1/2 shot, 1200fps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSnSC Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Another vote for gun clubs. Best of the "cheap" shells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobob Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I like 1 1/8 with 9 shot. I shot a match a few years ago that had charcoal briquettes for targets. I'm positive that I centered several of those in the pattern of the 7.5's I was shooting, but the target wasn't touched. 9's give a denser pattern, and seem to take down steel just as well as larger shot. If I can't find 9 I get 8's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Dicks just had a sale, $54 a case, found out late so all I got was one case of 7-1/2 1-1/8. Went to another store, they had 2-3/4 dram 1 ounce. Figured I see if they'd work. I have to admit that I was surprised, Rio ran my Stoeger. But for all that I'll be watching for the rebates on AA. 10 cases will run a whole season and I can use my other ammo for practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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