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Basically, it means pretty much any of the 'cheap' ammo will work.
Dram equivalents harken back to the days of black powder shotgun loads and loosely correlate to payload weight + velocity. In other words a 3 dram equivalent 12 gauge round would send a 1-1/8 ounce payload out at 1200 fps or so.Calguns.net, where everyone responding to your post is a Navy Force Delta Recon 6 Sniperator.Comment
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Improved has a couple of different meanings, Improved Cylinder is more open than Mod, and Improved Mod is less open. If it just says 'Imp' it's probably Improved Cylinder (I.C.).
IC is more open than Mod, so use the IC barrel for closer targets and the Mod barrel for farther targets. If you shoot trap, stick to using the Mod barrel.Calguns.net, where everyone responding to your post is a Navy Force Delta Recon 6 Sniperator.Comment
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You're new to shotguns, so here is my advise. Go get some shells, target #7 1/2 or 8 shot, go shoot some Skeet or Trap, have fun and enjoy your new shotgun.
Be safe, follow the range rules and listen for advise from the Greyhairs, they will teach you
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The only thing to watch out for is to make sure you buy TARGET type birdshots in either #7.5, #8 or #9 shot sizes. There are hunting loads which you can buy but most clay shooting ranges will not let you use them.Comment
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BS. Any lead field load of 7-1/2 or smaller, 1-1/8oz or less, 3 DE or less is fine. Walmart promo loads are fine. You don't need target loads for casual clays, and it's generally a waste of money, especially for a noob. And target loads are generally high antimony, which makes the pellets harder, to hold tight patterns. Tight patterns may be the last thing the OP needs with this gun and his skill level.The only thing to watch out for is to make sure you buy TARGET type birdshots in either #7.5, #8 or #9 shot sizes. There are hunting loads which you can buy but most clay shooting ranges will not let you use them.Comment
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I’ll just buy the shells at the park the first one then I know what to get when I go again. Thank you guys for all the tipssigpicComment
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ScottB, I was responding to bigbearbear, who said:
Emphasis his.make sure you buy TARGET type birdshots
The promo and dual purpose (Field & Range or whatever a given manufacturer calls them) are not really target loads. True target loads are AA, STS, Gold Medal, etc. They are considerably more expensive than the promo loads, so a waste of money for a total noob. The promo loads are usually 3-4% antimony, while true target loads will generally be 5-6% antimony.
Most of them are field loads with a new label and a little more antimony. There is nothing magic about a 20ga load of 7/8oz at 1200fps. That does not make it a target load, but it will break targets.Walmart loads (Winchester or Federal) are target loads as defined by their shot size, weight and charge.Comment
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What do you call these? Notice how they all say "Target" on the box? They're around $5 a box, very cheap to shoot. You can even reload the Gun Club hulls, making them an even better value.
These are what I used on the range, and for those new to shooting clay targets, I recommend looking for boxes that says "Target" on it because they are always ok to use. If you buy something that is loaded for hunting, chances are you might end up with a magnum type shell and the range officer will ask you not to use it.
Like everything else, there are of course more expensive options such as Winchester AA and Remington STS. However, even if the OP ended up buying those, they too will be ok to use at the range.Comment
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I call them promotional loads. Built to be a low price, all purpose load, not a true target shell. There is a reason they are $5 a box. They work, fill a niche in the market, fine for casual clays and practice. The Rem Gun Clubs are probably the best of the bunch, reputed to be the best cheap hull for reloading. My point was that AA, STS and Gold Medals are also marked as target loads, but would be a waste of money for the OP. Win white box or Super-X can also be had cheaply, not marked target. Same for the Federal blue box field loads or the Rem Dove & Quail loads. Shot size, charge weight, and velocity are more important than how the box is labeled. Any of the loads you posted will work, but if OP (as a noob) goes out and buys true, dedicated target loads, he will get less bang for his buck.What do you call these? Notice how they all say "Target" on the box?Comment
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I know what those are, I took those pic in my garage. But for someone new to shooting clay targets, how are they going to know? And that's why I always recommend that they look for something that says "Target" on the box. If you bring something like that to the range, for sure you can use it. But for someone who is new, shopping for ammo can be confusing, having to juggle the correct caliber, shot size, shot weight and speed etc.
Whether or not they are "true" target or not, it is really up to the shooter. The manufacturer labels them as such and it is easier for those new to sport to look for them.Comment
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