7 5 Or 8 Shot For Trap

7 5 Or 8 Shot For Trap. Shotgun Shot Size Chart Guide To Choose The Right Shot, 55 OFF The .005 (1/200) in difference shouldn't really matter Size 8's offer more pellet count, but 7-1/2's offer slightly more pellet energy

Sterling TRAP Competition 12 Gauge 8 Shot Case Length 2 3/4 24g 25 Round Box
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That would mean less pellets are required to break the clay As a practical matter, 98% of the shooters on the Trap line will not notice any difference between 7 1/2 and 8 shot

Sterling TRAP Competition 12 Gauge 8 Shot Case Length 2 3/4 24g 25 Round Box

That would mean less pellets are required to break the clay The biggest advantage of #8 shot is that it will make a fine trap load Out of five pellets one was .078, Two were .080, .one at .083 and one at .086.

ATFLBOX Pellet Gun Target Trap Metal Target for Airgun Rifle. I had some local brand shot I bought in AZ marked #7-1/2 I randomly measured 5 pieces some West Coast shot marked #8

How To Get Started Trap Shooting. Not a definitive test, but I just don't break as many targets with #9, 1 0z loads as I do with 7.5-1 1/8oz or #8 1 oz loads That would mean less pellets are required to break the clay