20 ga heavy loads

[NSP64]

Has anyone loaded 20 ga heavy(1oz) low velocity loads before? around 1000 fps. would like to load low recoil loads for skeet.

[Denver]

Has anyone loaded 20 ga heavy(1oz) low velocity loads before? around 1000 fps. would like to load low recoil loads for skeet.

I think you would be better served by reducing the shot weight rather than velocity, if recoil reduction is your goal. I've loaded 3/4oz loads for 20 guage that have very low recoil, but still break targets very well because the velocity is the same as regular loads at about 1200 fps. I don't believe the heavier shot charge at lower velocity is the approach you need.

Pick up a reloaders guide where you buy components, Alliant,Hodgdon, etc. (they're free), and look for the loads that generate the lowest psi. They'll be the lightest "kickers".

Take care,

[NSP64]

I had tried some 3/4 oz loads on a practice round of skeet, and did pretty well for first time out (20/25). Shot anouther round using factory loads and did worse. was just thinking that more pellets might be better than faster load.

[Denver]

All else being the same, more pellets in the load may help, but just think of what effect dropping 250 fps from your loads would have on stations 3.4.& 5.

1 oz. loads would be OK for informal shooting, but 7/8 oz is top for 20 ga. in registered shoots.

[ovendoctor]

a few years ago I read a article about wat the english shooters use

larger shot size and less ounces

my favorate 12 ga load is 7/8 oz at 1430 fps no4 for phesant no 6 for grouse

ya dont mulch the birds but the shot doesent bounce off of them eather

1or2 bbs is all it takes