Usefulness of #9 shot

[Louis Rotelli]

Austin, I shoot 7/8 oz 9'S all the time at skeet and most sporting clays targets. Unless they are out about 40 yards then I'll use 8's or 7 1/2, and that is only because im usually shooting a skeet gun with skeet chokes and 26" bbls

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Never tried them but I want to once before they set me on fire

[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Todd: Nope.... columbaire is the tough one. LOL...

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

Well Bruce beat me to it but Columbaire is the ultimate challenge for a shotgun sport. Right Craig, Stan and Jimmy?

Getting back on topic I'm in the same camp as Stan. I have no use for 9's but if they give you confidence, go for it. Although I've seen a number of targets dusted but not chipped with 9's, 8 1/2's and even 8's if the target is hit with the fringe of the pattern. Every time I see dust come off a target but not a chip I ask the shooter what shot size he is shooting. It's generally one of those 3 shot sizes combined with an open choke.

[todd allen]

I've shot box, hand thrown, and cannon birds. Actually, probably the toughest shotgun game out there right now might be Helice.

[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by todd allen

I've shot box, hand thrown, and cannon birds. Actually, probably the toughest shotgun game out there right now might be Helice.

Todd: True dat since hand thrown live birds are expensive and well "sheltered". If ya know what I mean....

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Well Bruce beat me to it but Columbaire is the ultimate challenge for a shotgun sport. .

Did you go last Saturday ?

[Double Lab]

Yes I did.

[Mike of the Mountain]

#9 works very well on clays at skeet distances, especially presentations showing lots of belly or dome which is the weakest part of the target. I haven't used 9's on clays for years though as I usually carry 8s and 7 1/2s. I shoot 7 1/2s at targets that are edgy or have some distance (50+ yards). I also like them for woodcock. I'll use #10 shot for woodcock too especially in the first barrel.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

That's where the $$ is too. If you have a very good day you can fill your pockets.