Classic .12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1-1/8 Ounce Light Target Loads (~1145 FPS)
A good friend recently asked me about American trap clay target loads that work, no matter what. Manufacturers have made a science out of creating clay target loads that pattern very well. These loads toss a traditional payload of 1-1/8 ounce shot and come to market in three versions: Light (~1145 fps), Heavy (~1200 fps) and Handicap (~1235 to 1255 fps). For now, we're going to concentrate on the Light load. We'll talk about the other two loads in future articles. Traditional shot size for these loads are 7-1/2's or 8's. My friend understands this very well but wanted to "roll his own" target shells and was adamant about "no matter what." Those words made me wince a bit and the reason for this reaction is simple. In order for target loads to really shine, we have to assume the following: Shotgun Fit You'll shoot well if the shotgun you're using fits you properly and, due to proper fit, it shoots where you're looking. May sound strange to