Light loads

[William Davis]

Grey Clay-buster is the one I use, optional for 7/8 oz Remington or Winchester hull. I loaded some 3/4 oz 12 with the pink wad but found 3/4 really needs a different powder and higher velocity to burn well. Another powder to buy increases complication and higher velocity makes for more muzzle blast. If high volume Skeet is the game worth it otherwise 7/8 at 1150 or so ideal.

William

[Mike of the Mountain]

Bill, I use mostly the pinkish DR 7/8 oz wads. Bought a boat-load of them years ago. They perform great. I highly recommend them too. Those gray CB wads work well too.

[Woodcock survey]

Originally Posted by William Davis

Grey Clay-buster is the one I use, optional for 7/8 oz Remington or Winchester hull. I loaded some 3/4 oz 12 with the pink wad but found 3/4 really needs a different powder and higher velocity to burn well. Another powder to buy increases complication and higher velocity makes for more muzzle blast. If high volume Skeet is the game worth it otherwise 7/8 at 1150 or so ideal.

William

I have been using Extra lite in 3/4 and 7/8 for a long while and like you did not like the 1300 fps. I dropped it 2.5 grains and find it very pleasant to shoot. Was concerned about complete burning and cold weather performance but no change at all.
In 12 ga. that is all i use now and with the chokes in my Parkers 7/8 will reach anything i may want to shoot as far as clays go. Have made some very long,50-55 yard shots with good breaks.