TR Imports Silver Eagle 20 ga

[davek8s]

TR Imports Silver Eagle 20 ga

I'm down to one week until pick up day for both shotguns.

Normally I shoot 12 ga that I reload, but when I go to shoot my A300 for the first time I want to have some factory ammo on hand in case my reloads don't cycle well at first.

I have 100 rounds of AA target load, 2 3/4 dram, 1 1/8 oz that I was going to use for break in. Is there another brand or load that I should get?

Same question for the SA-08, I bought 100 rounds of AA target 2.5 dram, 7/8 oz.

I'd like to be prepared for our first range trip and I've heard that it's better to break in auto loaders with harder hitting rounds at first. Or is that just an old wives tale?

Also, for shooting trap what choke should I use with the 20 ga? For now we'll be shooting at the Los Altos Rod and Gun club on their manual trap throwers. For those that aren't local it's not a standard trap range, you stand to the left of the thrower. I'd say it's like bringing your manual thrower out to BLM land. The shots are pretty close.

[pennstater]

I think you're AA 2.5 dram, 8/8 oz will be fine in 20ga SA-08. As for the A300, those AA loads should do, but, I'll wait to read what others have to say.
Imp Cyl should work well in the 20ga, especially if ranges are a bit closer.
Have fun.

[Sandro]

You woulda hated A5's, AL48's (flipping the ring) and all the early gas autos where we changed barrels between 2-3/4" and 3".

1. You woulda would have hated
2. Please do not confuse loosing the barrel with loosing the piston,
3. Please do not confuse between forgetting to change the barrel and change the piston.
4. what i say, that for only $120 you can avoid all this headache.

And yes, i always buy expensive guns. One time i forgot about it than had a hassle dealing multiple times with customer service, returning the gun, waiting for the check. 5 month ordeal.

Now my min is Maxus, but actually i have my eye on Fabarm XLR5 Waterfawler. Trying to find local dealer to handle it first.

Buy ones cry ones

[Thefeeder]

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Dave ....Breaking in a gun means working the action. Anything that works the action is breaking it in.

The internet advise on break in shells is largely misinformation that makes its way around. A 3 Dram shell is a 3 Dram shell , weather loaded with #8's, 4's or 00 buck. The gun can't tell the difference and neither can the shooter.

Your 2 3/4 Dr and 2 1/2 Dr should be fine (note those Dram EQ are light target loads) if you want to cover all your bases....get a box of 3 Dram and one 2 3/4 Dram for the 20

Chokes...the most open choke you have for Los Altos

Have fun with your new toys

[JagerDog]

1. You woulda would have hated
2. Please do not confuse loosing the barrel with loosing the piston,
3. Please do not confuse between forgetting to change the barrel and change the piston.
4. what i say, that for only $120 you can avoid all this headache.

And yes, i always buy expensive guns. One time i forgot about it than had a hassle dealing multiple times with customer service, returning the gun, waiting for the check. 5 month ordeal.

Now my min is Maxus, but actually i have my eye on Fabarm XLR5 Waterfawler. Trying to find local dealer to handle it first.

Buy ones cry ones

1) I like "woulda".
2) Don't confuse carrying an extra barrel(s)
3) Change barrel vs change piston BFD. Now which way does the ring on that A5 go for light/heavy?
4) I don't lose chokes, so a piston is about the same.
5) The SA-08 has excellent reviews and represents value vs. cheap.
6) I suspect my collection is superior (if we're bragging)
7) Buy ones once, cry ones once (if we're playing correct the grammar, spelling, etc).

[davek8s]

Thanks Feeder, I'm just looking to be prepared. Especially for my sons first time at the trap range.

[Horrendo Revolver]

Dave ....Breaking in a gun means working the action. Anything that works the action is breaking it in.

The internet advise on break in shells is largely misinformation that makes its way around. A 3 Dram shell is a 3 Dram shell , weather loaded with #8's, 4's or 00 buck. The gun can't tell the difference and neither can the shooter.

Your 2 3/4 Dr and 2 1/2 Dr should be fine (note those Dram EQ are light target loads) if you want to cover all your bases....get a box of 3 Dram and one 2 3/4 Dram for the 20

Chokes...the most open choke you have for Los Altos

Have fun with your new toys

True.

[Horrendo Revolver]

1) I like "woulda".
2) Don't confuse carrying an extra barrel(s)
3) Change barrel vs change piston BFD. Now which way does the ring on that A5 go for light/heavy?
4) I don't lose chokes, so a piston is about the same.
5) The SA-08 has excellent reviews and represents value vs. cheap.
6) I suspect my collection is superior (if we're bragging)
7) Buy ones once, cry ones once (if we're playing correct the grammar, spelling, etc).

Also it is lose, not loose, Sandro.

I have a Maxus and a Fabarm, big deal, they are in the pictures I posted earlier in this thread. Many people don't think the A300 is a better shotgun, even if were the same price as a SA-08. I certainly don't. The SA-08 isn't for everyone. Everyone can't afford to go out and purchase a shotgun that costs well north of $1K either. For the same price as an A300 you can get an Affinity which I believe is a better quality gun than an A300. Didn't mention it though because the OP was wanting a youth/women's shotgun and an Affinity recoils more than a SA-08 since it is inertia.

Have you ever handled or shot a SA-08 Sandro?

[Horrendo Revolver]

In a perfect world the SA-08 wouldn't have two pistons but it does. On the plus side it enables the shotgun to cycle the widest range of loads reliably, from light to heavy.

[pennstater]

Also it is lose, not loose, Sandro.

I have a Maxus and a Fabarm, big deal, they are in the pictures I posted earlier in this thread. Many people don't think the A300 is a better shotgun, even if were the same price as a SA-08. I certainly don't. The SA-08 isn't for everyone. Everyone can't afford to go out and purchase a shotgun that costs well north of $1K either. For the same price as an A300 you can get an Affinity which I believe is a better quality gun than an A300. Didn't mention it though because the OP was wanting a youth/women's shotgun and an Affinity recoils more than a SA-08 since it is inertia.

Have you ever handled or shot an SA-08?

Yes, I have handled and shot the SA-08. Both in 12 an 20ga. Using both gas piston's in both. This is a, what I would call a medium weight shotgun. Between 6.7lb to about 7.5lb. 20ga and 12ga in that order. These are very smooth shooting/recoiling guns. Are as accurate as the shooter is, and very reliable. Very easy to change the pistons. At half the cost of some others mentioned, these are fantastic shotguns. Certainly nothing wrong about the others talked about here, but, nothing wrong at all with the Weatherby's.

[JagerDog]

In a perfect world the SA-08 wouldn't have two pistons but it does. On the plus side it enables the shotgun to cycle the widest range of loads reliably, from light to heavy.

In reality you there are 2 options if you don't have (forgot/lost) both pistons available.

1) You use the light load piston with heavy loads and the gun sees excess wear over time. One hunting trip isn't going to break it.

2) You use the heavy load piston with light loads and have a single-shot.

Neither is the end of the world.

If you're just using target loads, keep the piston with the other chokes, spares, etc.