I am told by guys who compete regularly in serious Clays competitions that it has been proven that virtually everyone will score higher with a 1 oz. 12 ga. load compared to a 1-1/8 oz. load over a full course of 100 rds. The reason given is simply that flinching due to recoil more than negates the small advantage of having an extra 1/8 oz. in the air. I don't know if it's true, but I wouldn't doubt it. My practice load (low pressure) is 7/8 oz. because it is very economical and takes most of the strain off the gun and stock for high volume shooting. For the odd competition I may enter, I admit that I go to a 1 or 1-1/8 oz. load, though.
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