12ga skeet rounds

[chris327 30]

Anyone know any good deals on some 12ga skeet or clays ammo. Don't have any experience shooting skeet or clays. What should I use and anyone know any good deals? I'm assuming like number 7 or 8 bird shot.

[Malsua 1,422]

Anyone know any good deals on some 12ga skeet or clays ammo. Don't have any experience shooting skeet or clays. What should I use and anyone know any good deals? I'm assuming like number 7 or 8 bird shot.

 

7 or 8 shot.

 

You can usually find it in a case(250) for around 60-70 out the door. Often there are specials and rebates which bring the price down. Mastodon has had it by the case in the past but I've not been in there lately. I know Davis in Goshen has the federal case around $62 + tax.

 

If you're just casual about it, buy the cheapest you can find. Once you've shot a few cases, you'll figure out what works for you.

 

I'm considering going to CR on Sunday and shooting off my electric thrower. I've not been to the range in months, but weather may suck.

[chris327 30]

That was my plan too to go with a friend sunday to cr who has a thrower. But this is the work weekend so no go this week now.

[Melgamatic 66]

I use a lot of Remington Gun Club Target Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 1-1/8 oz #7-1/2 Shot. I shot around 250 shells last Saturday alone! (And managed 14 in a row at one point with a very fast thrower).

 

I never pay more than $5.50 a box, and look for $5/box sales (Cabela's had one last weekend). Dick's also often has it for $5.50/box if you watch. Bought 3 cases from Dick's in Freehold two weekends ago.

 

They also have "Light Target" ammo with exactly the same specs, in the same exact box with one word added. I don't do nearly as well with that.

 

-Dave

[djg0770 481]

Mark,

As Chris pointed out it's work weekend.

[Malsua 1,422]

Mark,

As Chris pointed out it's work weekend.

 

The first weekend in 4 months that I really have "off" and the range is closed. lol. The last time I had a weekend off the range was flooded. The time before that, the range had the washout. I sense a pattern here.

[Parker 213]

I'm assuming like number 7 or 8 bird shot.

#8's are a good all-around size. #9's are preferable if you are shooting skeet on a regulation skeet course. That's all you need there. #8's are good for most all clay presentations. #7.5's are best for trap where you need the larger/heavier pellet to break the clay at the longest distance.

[bry@n 195]

I usually pic up 7 1/2's or 8's at wally world. They are like $23 for 100.

[chris327 30]

Thank you. Anyone know any online deals this week for it I can order. Since I won't need it this weekend.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Go to Wally-world. 100 pack of Federal birdshot for like $23

[chris327 30]

Nick where in nj? I don't think any walmart in nj sells ammo. Doesn't seem to be with the drive to get it a few dollars cheaper with the gas prices this high.

[Jon 264]

Nick where in nj? I don't think any walmart in nj sells ammo. Doesn't seem to be with the drive to get it a few dollars cheaper with the gas prices this high.

 

Depends on where you are. For a lot of people, a PA Walmart is just as far as the nearest Dicks.

[chris327 30]

Yea I'm like 15 min from nyc. Pa is a 45 minute ride minimum. Ny state 30 min

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Yeah NYS/PA.

[chris327 30]

Looks like online order then. Cabelas has the pink loads for 60 and 50 cent shiping on 100.seems like my best bet.