Usefulness of #9 shot - Page 4

Louis Rotelli · 08-19-2021, 04:43 PM

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 · 08-19-2021, 05:15 PM

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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 · 08-19-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by todd allen

Everyone knows that real targets are box birds ;-)

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

Double Lab · 08-19-2021, 08:31 PM

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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 · 08-19-2021, 10:04 PM

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

Bruce Hering · 08-19-2021, 10:37 PM

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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 · 08-20-2021, 07:38 AM

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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 · 08-20-2021, 08:05 AM

Yes I did.

Mike of the Mountain · 08-20-2021, 09:44 AM

#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 · 08-20-2021, 09:49 AM

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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.