7 5 Or 8 Shot For Trap. Trapshooting and Ammo Tips from Two Top Shooters OutdoorHub The argument being that it takes less 7.5 pellets than # 8 pellets to break a target at the same distance (due to Pellet energy) Not a definitive test, but I just don't break as many targets with #9, 1 0z loads as I do with 7.5-1 1/8oz or #8 1 oz loads
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7.5 shot (60 yards), 8 shot (54 yards) Trap Shooting - 7.5 shot (>23 yard line), 8 shot (<23 yard line) Hunting - 7.5 shot (>35 yards for dove), 8 shot (<35 yards for dove. Trap is mental game ( when you get the body mechanics down ) but it's easy to over-think it, too
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The argument being that it takes less 7.5 pellets than # 8 pellets to break a target at the same distance (due to Pellet energy) In theory, 7.5 shot should have more kinetic energy than 8 shot But this is all marginal and probably wouldn't make a difference.
How To Aim A Shotgun For Trap Shooting. Over the course of a year my average in singles using 7 1/2 compared to 8's was 3 hits higher The manager said he only had 8-shot and the customer refused to buy it saying "8-shot will ruin my score"
Best Shot For Trap Shooting. I found three pieces at .945, one at .091 and another at .092 In theory, 7.5 shot should have more kinetic energy than 8 shot