Trap?

ok I am guessing this is where it goes for my question….what size shot do you use when shooting trap? If I am practicing for shooting ducks and geese(copming weekends) seems would be kind of expensive to use BB steel shot for shooting? seems kind of dumb I know, but just curious? Just trying to get back into bird hunting and introducing the wife to it also.

thanks-
Broncs

7 1/2 or 8

Buy some lead shot – 7-1/2 or 8 for shooting trap. No need to use steel shot for this. Keep in mind that you can’t have lead shot on you if you’re hunting waterfowl… (read: take it out of your hunting bag before the IDA goose hunt)

Lars

Also, maybe consider shooting skeet. I think it’s more representative of waterfowl hunting with its multiple angles and for practicing your lead. And it’s much more fun than trap IMO.

Drop me a PM if you’d like to meet up at Metro.

that is what I used in the past, but does’nt that get a wider pattern? and a false send of security when shooting at ducks and geese? sorry this is where the polock in me comes out.

thanks for the credit. Atleast when I have shot a bird I have not been surprised by the fly away later.

Another consideration is power. I know my club frowns on using high power rounds on the range. I have been reprimanded for that even though the shot size was 7 1/2.

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that is what I used in the past, but does’nt that get a wider pattern? and a false send of security when shooting at ducks and geese? sorry this is where the polock in me comes out.

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Shooting trap helps you practice swinging the gun, leading the target, etc. My opinion is that the use of the smaller shot compinsates for the smaller target size of the clay compared to a duck or a goose. I think it evens things out and refines your skill.

Good Luck.

Lead 7 1/2 or 8s….I usually look for the cheapest ones I can find since I just shoot clays for fun.
It is just like anything…practice always helps. Clays are good for the confidence and just getting back in the groove of getting on targets quickly so you can take a good shot.

Like Lars said….make sure you don’t have any on you when we are goose hunting.
JB

yes dear. .

You may also ask the club if they could switch the trap house to throw Wobbles. Most clubs using Pat Throwers can do this by simply changing the bushing location on the thrower. Wobbles makes it a bit more challenging.

Wobble trap is a great game and a great drill for all trap shooters!! Wobble forces us not to move the gun before seeing the bird. It also trains our brain to wait till our eyes have a solid lock on the target before pulling/releasing the trigger.

All three clubs I shoot at shoot wobble,(Pat traps) even for leagues. The guys love it!! As for shot size, winter I shoot 1oz 7.5 @ 1200fps. Summer it’s 7/8 or 1 oz 8, 8.5 or 9 depending on yardage.