Guninhand Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Hi folks, I'm reloading 12ga hulls with #1 buckshot (.30 inch diameter) and I want the optimum for knocking down IPSC plates and poppers. So what is better, a load of 9 pellets, or 12?? If I use 9, I'll have less recoil. If I use 12, perhaps a better chance at downing the further plates, but with more recoil. Should I make up both, 9 pellet loads for close and 12 for farther out? Gun has 20 in. barrel with full choke (screw on, can be changed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm951 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I have very good results with #1. I would reload these, but most of the suppliers in my area don't carry any shot other than 6, 7.5,8. I've also been thinking about trying #2 and BB for an even denser pattern that will be more tolerant of a partial hit than 00 would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Are you shooting in the US or ? Most matches here restrict maximum shot size to #4, althought I've head of a few people using 00 buck also. #4 will take down just about anything, but I usually end up with 1 1/8oz of #7 1/2 or #8 (Win. AA Super Sport or Super Handicap) has worked well for me. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 We have shot poppers at long range on a buck-shot specified stage (york PA). I used regular 00 buck from Germany (wolf brand I believe). "Wolf" is just a name and they sell ammo made ian many countries. Never used buck on a plate. All our local clubs specily birdshot #7 or smaller for plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guninhand Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm pretty much stuck to #1 buck because I'm making my own buckshot from a Do-It mold and wheelweights, 11 pellets a throw. The patterns are reasonably uniform. Also the pellets self-arrange in the shot cup, so loading by hand is not frustrating. I was hoping there would be a consensus on wether 9 pellets or 12 would be the better choice. I'm shooting in Canada and for local matches almost anything goes. If someone knows of a safety issue, such as these pellets being prone to bounce-back instead of disintegrating, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm pretty much stuck to #1 buck because I'm making my own buckshot from a Do-It mold and wheelweights, 11 pellets a throw. The patterns are reasonably uniform. Also the pellets self-arrange in the shot cup, so loading by hand is not frustrating.I was hoping there would be a consensus on wether 9 pellets or 12 would be the better choice. I'm shooting in Canada and for local matches almost anything goes. If someone knows of a safety issue, such as these pellets being prone to bounce-back instead of disintegrating, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Years ago, J Michael Plaxco swore by #4 buckshot loads on poppers if the club had no restriction. If you're shooting bowling pins, 00 buck, otherwise bounce-back is very possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hostetter Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 For wide open poppers I like to use Low Recoil 00 Buck with a modified choke. For clusters of steel where the targets are overlapping I tend to use 1 1/8 or 1 1/4 oz of 7.5 shot with a more open choke like a Skeet tube. This of course asumes you don't need a different choke for the rest of the targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 +1 on the advice for #4 buck. I have had very good luck with it on long plates and poppers. Last time I bought it I think I got S&B from natchezz for around $100 a case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Go with the new Federal 00 buck with the flight control wad keeps the groups real small at long distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtm Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 OH YEA!!!! SmokeShawn has it right!!!! #4 buck. Federal used to make a 34 pellet load in reduced recoil that was death on steel!! Winchester XX still makes a nice 34 pellet # 4 buck. NOTHING works as well as #4 buck on steel!, but you didn't hear it from me......it was Shawn!@!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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