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Unread 01-08-2020, 10:58 AM   #35
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Chuck, you are correct on the quote.

Also, I shoot 1 1/8 oz., 2 3/4 dram equiv., 1145 fps, loads in registered 16 yard singles. 1 1/8 oz., 3 dram equiv., 1200 fps, loads in handicap. And some combo of those in doubles. #8 shot for everything. For registered targets I prefer Remington STS, but also shoot RST trap loads, Winchester AA and Federal Grands. For practice I usually shoot Estates off the shelf at Walmart. And I will often use the Estates for my first shot in doubles.

I know that 1 oz. loads will break targets just as well as 1 1/8 oz., but since trap is 95% mental I go with the extra 1/8 of an ounce when the targets count. And if they would let me I'd go another 1/8. Anything to make me feel better. And as you know, 1 target can make the difference between Champion and Runner Up.

I will add that I know very few trap shooters who choose 1 oz. over 1 1/8 when they are shooting registered targets. Wonder how many 1 oz. loads they sell at the Grand?
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