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Dolomite

Shotgun ammo for trap
« on: February 15, 2013, 02:59:17 PM »
1. What kind of 12 gauge ammo is used for Trap shooting?

2. I know it's not slugs but can 8 shot game loads be used?

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Colt808

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2013, 03:10:55 PM »
I use light target loads...usually 2-3/4 dram, #7-1/2 or #8 shot.
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WCMTWS

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2013, 03:22:07 PM »
3" mag slugs or 00 buck.
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aieahound

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2013, 03:39:33 PM »
You can check the Kokohead shooting complex website

http://www.khsc.info/index.php/facilities/trap


For Trap it says No magnum loads or loads with shot size larger than 7 1/2.

Just in case your interested, for Skeet it says Shot size must be number 8 or smaller.
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Dolomite

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2013, 03:52:26 PM »
Where sells target loads?
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GZire

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2013, 04:19:39 PM »
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Tom_G

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2013, 04:24:15 PM »
Quote from: Dolomite on February 15, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
1. What kind of 12 gauge ammo is used for Trap shooting?

2. I know it's not slugs but can 8 shot game loads be used?



#8 game loads, specifically Winchester Super X, is by far the most common load used.  Why?  Because it goes on sale at Sports Authority and is cheap!
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sworbeyegib

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2013, 04:26:23 PM »
I shoot 7.5 1oz loads.  Seems to work wel enough for me.  Security equipment usually has them on sale for 60 bucks a case of 250.
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SugarMan2000

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2013, 09:34:27 PM »
I shoot 1 oz 7-1/2 shot.
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DuckFat

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2013, 09:51:59 PM »
Quote from: Tom_G on February 15, 2013, 04:24:15 PM
#8 game loads, specifically Winchester Super X, is by far the most common load used.  Why?  Because it goes on sale at Sports Authority and is cheap!
Exactly, I use this as well as almost every skeet shooter at KKHSC
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Dolomite

Re: Shotgun ammo for trap
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2013, 10:47:12 PM »
Update... Got some 12 gauge 8 shot from SA.

I have a tactical shotgun, what are the rules for shooting trap?

Will I destroy the 50 yard target at the rifle range using game loads?
« Last Edit: February 25, 2013, 06:48:40 PM by Dolomite »
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