Looking for Low Recoil 12 & 20 Gauge for Clay/Trap

Gary H · May 28, 2001, 10:00 PM

Rather than run around aimlessly looking for low energy target loads, I thought it wise to ask. Looking for both lead and steel shot.

Already know about the Estate Mighty Light loads in both gauges.

Thanks...

AR-10 · May 28, 2001, 10:49 PM

I usually shoot Winchester AA Light Target Loads. You can find them at Wally World (Wallmart) in #7 1/2 or #8 shot size. I usually shoot the #7 1/2 shot. Lead shot.

What I'm looking for is a trap load with an on-board guidance system.

Dave McC · May 29, 2001, 05:45 AM

Besides the AA Lites AR10 mentioned, the Federal equivalent is a good load.

Any International trap load with its roughly 7/8 oz load qualifies, but they do not run cheap.

Best thing would be to reload your own. It's easy, and you may actually save some money. A 1 oz 3 dram load kicks little, and you get 400 of those in a 25 lb bag of shot...

I bought a used 600 MEC, a bottomline loader, for $50. The payback period was about 4 weeks....

Bud1 · May 29, 2001, 11:40 AM

Those 24 gram international loads are light in payload, but have a pretty good snap to them.

Winchester AA extra light target loads are nice, but I prefer the Estate shells that you already know about for low recoil training loads.

May 28, 2001, 10:00 PM	#1
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Rather than run around aimlessly looking for low energy target loads, I thought it wise to ask. Looking for both lead and steel shot. Already know about the Estate Mighty Light loads in both gauges. Thanks...

May 28, 2001, 10:49 PM	#2
AR-10 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,182	I usually shoot Winchester AA Light Target Loads. You can find them at Wally World (Wallmart) in #7 1/2 or #8 shot size. I usually shoot the #7 1/2 shot. Lead shot. What I'm looking for is a trap load with an on-board guidance system.

May 29, 2001, 05:45 AM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Besides the AA Lites AR10 mentioned, the Federal equivalent is a good load. Any International trap load with its roughly 7/8 oz load qualifies, but they do not run cheap. Best thing would be to reload your own. It's easy, and you may actually save some money. A 1 oz 3 dram load kicks little, and you get 400 of those in a 25 lb bag of shot... I bought a used 600 MEC, a bottomline loader, for $50. The payback period was about 4 weeks....

May 29, 2001, 11:40 AM	#4
Bud1 Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2000 Posts: 194	Those 24 gram international loads are light in payload, but have a pretty good snap to them. Winchester AA extra light target loads are nice, but I prefer the Estate shells that you already know about for low recoil training loads.