Some advice

[Dean Romig]

Those are good numbers Richard!





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[Mike of the Mountain]

Richard, max I load for 12g is 1 oz for hunting or clays. As Daryl said, keep it to 1200 FPS or less. Most of my loading is in the 1150-1180 range. I've never lost a target or a bird because my shells were under 1200 FPS. Your stocks will thank you. If you don't have 1 oz wads, you can use filler wad under your shot to build up the column enough to achieve a good crimp.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Richard, max I load for 12g is 1 oz for hunting or clays. As Daryl said, keep it to 1200 FPS or less. Most of my loading is in the 1150-1180 range. I've never lost a target or a bird because my shells were under 1200 FPS. Your stocks will thank you. If you don't have 1 oz wads, you can use filler wad under your shot to build up the column enough to achieve a good crimp.

Can I get your thoughts on useing lead , nickle plated lead , or copper
Is it worth paying the extra money for nickle plated
I’ve been using them , I got a friend who says I’m crazy to buy that when copper is everybit or better and way less money ,

I’ve up my shot also to a min of #6 and I’m my 20 gauge , it’s #4
These wild rooster are tough and get away from me fast ,

[Mike of the Mountain]

Richard, all I use for clays or upland is lead. I use ITX for waterfowl and TSS for turkey.

[Bill Murphy]

Most plated shot is very much the hardness of good lead.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Most plated shot is very much the hardness of good lead.

Agreed.

[Richard Mason]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Most plated shot is very much the hardness of good lead.

What is the hype about useing nickle plated shot on pheasants ,
They say it just penetrates better and kills harder

My thoughts of not having a dog to hunt over , these wild rooster are getting up most times like 20 yards in front of me and then it’s a going away shot at 35 to 40 yards , I’m talking late fall or like now , they spooky ,

[Bill Murphy]

More choke, not plated shot.