8 gauge events at the Southern

[Bill Burwash]

What is the restriction on the weight of shot that the shooters can use?
I suspect there is a lot of recoil.
What weight would the 8 gauges weigh? I'm sure its far more than an 8-9 lb 12 ga gun.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Bill Burwash

What is the restriction on the weight of shot that the shooters can use?
I suspect there is a lot of recoil.
What weight would the 8 gauges weigh? I'm sure its far more than an 8-9 lb 12 ga gun.

Most folks shoot 1 1/2 ounces of shot . But I’ve never heard of any stipulation on charge weight . Of the ones I’ve owned they weighed anywhere from 13-16 pounds . Typically the larger the payload the more recoil . 1 1/2 ounces isn’t bad , 2 ounces I find rather stout .

[Bill Burwash]

Many thanks. Sounds like a hoot to shoot or watch. Black powder or smokeless or does it matter?

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Bill Burwash

Many thanks. Sounds like a hoot to shoot or watch. Black powder or smokeless or does it matter?

One or two folks may use black the rest smokeless .

[Stan Hoover]

Craig,

I'm sure you're busy traveling, but I just wanted to clarify.

There will be 2 30 bird events on the Dove field and 1 event on the course consisting of 50 birds for the 8 gauges?

Thanks,
Stan

[Allen Peterson]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

Most folks shoot 1 1/2 ounces of shot . But I’ve never heard of any stipulation on charge weight . Of the ones I’ve owned they weighed anywhere from 13-16 pounds . Typically the larger the payload the more recoil . 1 1/2 ounces isn’t bad , 2 ounces I find rather stout .

I have made 1.5 and 1.75 oz BP loads in my 13.5 lb gun. while recoil is extremely light. the only problem is seeing through the dense cloud of smoke for the second shot. I don't know why its even got a second barrel.