Plinking Ammo?

[M1A Rifleman]

I'm new to shotguns. For you experts, what is a recommended low cost plinking type shotshell? This would be in a 20" smooth bore, cyl bore choke and shooting would be targets at the range, so figure from 10 to 25 yds. I know what 00 shells are, but I am not up to speed on the different shot shell sizes such as #4, or BB, etc., and not sure what would be the best for fun plasting at targets or other objects if allowed. I would be looking for std 2-3/4" shot shells.


Recommendations Please?? thx in advance

[Gunaria]

The best deal on shotgun shells is at Walmart. The regular bird shot in 1 oz. load is $4.67 a box. If you want a heavier load you can get the 100 round value packs that run 20.97, those are in 1 1/8 oz.

As for the shot shell size it goes lower the number the smaller the pellets are.

[hard_drive]

#7.5 or 8 is just fine for clay games.

Here is basic breakdown on shotgun loads and applications.

[NotEnoughGuns]

As for the shot shell size it goes lower the number the smaller the pellets are.

You got that backwards, The lower the number the bigger the pellets.

I'm not sure I would call fun with a shotgun "plinking" I'd call it blasting. And regular old cheap #6, 7 1/2, 8 is all good for that. Of corse shooting some buck shot can be fun but a lot more expensive.

ETA: don't forget a box of slugs while your at it.

[Z ME FLY]

You got that backwards, The lower the number the bigger the pellets.

I'm not sure I would call fun with a shotgun "plinking" I'd call it blasting. And regular old cheap #6, 7 1/2, 8 is all good for that. Of corse shooting some buck shot can be fun but a lot more expensive.

ETA: don't forget a box of slugs while your at it.

Haha slugs can be fun Just make sure you are actually shooting something worth it. Phonebook, water jug, watermelon not just paper. Get some birdshot, buck, and slugs and you are set.

[M1A Rifleman]

You got that backwards, The lower the number the bigger the pellets.

I'm not sure I would call fun with a shotgun "plinking" I'd call it blasting. And regular old cheap #6, 7 1/2, 8 is all good for that. Of corse shooting some buck shot can be fun but a lot more expensive.

ETA: don't forget a box of slugs while your at it.

I ordered some slugs and buckshot from Cabelas last night, but they are a bit costly, still $16.99 for 25 rnds of 00 seemed reasonable. I will try to keep the 00 and will need to find some of the 100 rnd value packs of bird shot from Wally.