Wrightson Posted December 4, 2017 I am sure this has be covered but I can’t find a reference. What length shells are you using in 3 gun? 2 3/4 or 3 inch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinWolv Posted December 4, 2017 2.75" is most common and highest quantity used. 3" for some special situations, but rarely used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EliteGuard Posted December 4, 2017 2 3/4" in my Benelli M2. I have never used 3". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonytheTiger Posted December 5, 2017 Outside of spinner or distant popper specific loads I've never seen anyone use 3". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatriotMRD Posted December 5, 2017 Some matches forbid 3". For spinners I use a "hot" 2.75" along with a full choke. Federal Prairie Storm, Remington Express Long Range, any 2.75" #6 turkey load, etc works well on spinners. For everything else I'm using 1 1/8oz, 2.75", #7.5, 1250-1300fps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Searchnman Posted December 5, 2017 13 hours ago, PatriotMRD said: Some matches forbid 3". For spinners I use a "hot" 2.75" along with a full choke. Federal Prairie Storm, Remington Express Long Range, any 2.75" #6 turkey load, etc works well on spinners. For everything else I'm using 1 1/8oz, 2.75", #7.5, 1250-1300fps. ^^^^^^^^^^ This^^^^^^^^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrightson Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks. That’s what I needed to hear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatriotMRD Posted December 10, 2017 Also, don't forget to check the rules the particular match/club is running for shot size restrictions. Some may allow #6, some may restrict to #7.5 and some may allow up to #4 (not #4 buckshot). Always be sure it's lead shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleDude Posted December 12, 2017 2 3/4 in My RCI M2. 7 1/2 shot and 1300fps slugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoomy Posted December 14, 2017 Does anyone ever use 7/8 oz loads for stages that just have short distance clays, poppers and small plates? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatriotMRD Posted December 14, 2017 I use 1 1/8oz for almost everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelsonly Posted December 17, 2017 https://youtu.be/dtMhocdteLw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbfcolina2 Posted July 27, 2018 2 3/4 7.5 1250 FPS 90% of the time. Use hotter stuff for spinners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerJJ Posted July 28, 2018 Ya don't need a hotter load for spinners...over in 2 if ya just hit the damn thing accurately. If the spinner is placed over 12 yards from the shooter it's not a birdshot tgt. Heavy loads damage tgts and shotguns designed/modified for light loads. Not to mention the unnessarily sore shoulder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonytheTiger Posted July 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, RiggerJJ said: Ya don't need a hotter load for spinners...over in 2 if ya just hit the damn thing accurately. If the spinner is placed over 12 yards from the shooter it's not a birdshot tgt. Heavy loads damage tgts and shotguns designed/modified for light loads. Not to mention the unnessarily sore shoulder. I used to agree with this, but it turns out 1 Prairie Storm can get it in a fraction of a second where 2 birdshot can take well over a second. That stuff adds up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerJJ Posted July 28, 2018 Unless the MD restricts the use of PS, I would... But I don't put spinners in majors, imho they don't belong there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonytheTiger Posted July 28, 2018 52 minutes ago, RiggerJJ said: But I don't put spinners in majors, imho they don't belong there... Curious as to your reasoning behind this. I'm generally not in favor of circus targets but it seems I'm in the minority. Also, make sure you click that hyperlink inmy post above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerJJ Posted July 28, 2018 (edited) 1. It's a circus tgt, like you say. 2. you should not have to carry 20 different boxes of speciality shotgun ammo for majors. 3. It screws the shooter with a fixed choke. Edited July 28, 2018 by RiggerJJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerJJ Posted July 28, 2018 4. Using PS on a spinner nullifies the entire porpose of the target, which is to test the shooters accuracy and timing. Akin to using PS on a star and shooting the center hub and knocking all tgts off in one shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chase214 Posted January 10 For spinners I used prairie storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamj Posted January 11 My Beneli M2 always got 2.75 1250ish. Ran reliably and was very easy to control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon49erfan Posted January 18 On 12/13/2017 at 7:30 PM, Zoomy said: Does anyone ever use 7/8 oz loads for stages that just have short distance clays, poppers and small plates? Most shotguns won't cycle it. I have run hotter 1oz loads but that's just because they were cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dauntedfuture Posted November 18 Make sure you check match book for shot size limitations and velocity ceilings on bird shot if dipping into the exotic ammo... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nolan Posted November 19 On 7/28/2018 at 11:33 AM, RiggerJJ said: 4. Using PS on a spinner nullifies the entire porpose of the target, which is to test the shooters accuracy and timing. Akin to using PS on a star and shooting the center hub and knocking all tgts off in one shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites