fit4life91 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey guys/gals, I've been shooting handguns for years, and have only shot shotguns a few times. I am very interested in the Nova Tactical and I was curious to know what the best type of ammo to shoot at a range would be? Forgive the ignorance I am brand new to shotguns and what to use in different shooting scenarios. Thank you for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 What kind of range? Trap, skeet, or stationary targets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorlivingstone Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 fit4 - A tactical of any make isn't really very good for skeet, trap, or sporting clays. You can shoot it there, just don't expect results that will be indicative of what you may be capable of. The short length of the weapon will promote a swing that will be less than fluid. Which will generate some bad habits Some shotguns are sold with a combo barrel, a short version for tactical, and a long for hunting and would be better suited to clay targets. You may want to check those out. doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggan Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Doesn't matter what you shoot. Buy an autoloader if you can possibly afford one. Lean forward. Use plenty of oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit4life91 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Told ya I was new It would be a typical handgun/rifle range. Some stations have poppers but nothing like clays or skeet, etc. I am in the police academy now so tactical is an obvious choice. Just need to get in some practice with it and I'm lookin for ammo that's not to hard on the wallet but is close enough to what I will be carrying while on duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Hi fit4life and welcome to the forum! You can usually find some good prices online at sites like this: http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/ and this: http://www.sgammo.com/ Walmart usually has some cheap stuff that would be fine for practice too. Later, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelhooligan Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 fit4life, Welcome to the forum. For target shooting, and just getting pellets downrange, you'll do fine with promotional loads from Wal-Mart, Dick's, etc. ~avg price, $22-$25/100 shells. If you're in police training, I would STRONGLY recommend you purchase some "dummy" rounds as well. I would also STRONGLY urge you to purchase obvious dummy rounds, so that they're bright orange/yellow, etc. Then you can practice malfunction reactions. What do I mean you ask? Well, ammunition is pretty reliable, but in the event you have a "click" vs the expected bang, don't sit around and hope it'll fire, get used to rack-it and shoot again. Also practice reload drills. load ONE shell, fire, reload, fire.... etc. Best of luck, and try out different ammos to see what works best for you. Once you hit the street... BE SAFE!!!! 2-wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fit4life91 Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thank you for the replies!! Very helpful! I appreciate it very much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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