oldcrow Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Getting ready for hunting season this fall some co-workers and I have decided to shoot league trap (first time doing this) I'm shooting a Benelli SBE and would like to know what choke and shotshells you recommend? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Nothing more open than modified. I recommend modified or an improved modified. I shoot a very, very tight full choke but I've been doing ATA trap this a long time. The off-the-shelf Wally World shells will work fine. If you want to go top shelf, go with Remington STS, Federal Gold Medal, or Winchester AA. But the Wally World shells will break clays just fine if you're just doing it for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcrow Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm thinking a low base 1 1/8 oz load with #8 shot? I've had problems with 1 oz loads jambing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timb99 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Remington Gun Club shells, 1-1/8 ounce in 7-1/2 or 8 shot will be perfect, as will Federal Top Gun's, or Winchester Universal's. The 1 ounce shells will break clay targets just fine (that's what I use) but in a semi-auto, they sometimes don't have enough punch to cycle the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkybassplayer Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I agree with the Mod choke! I also agree with the AA's and the Winny Super Speed Xtra, both in #8. I will say though that i have some suprisingly satisfing results from the Wally World Federal bulk pack too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike100 Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I would go with at least improved modified (0.028). If you want to try handicap positions (up to 27 yards from the trap house), you need a full choke. You also need a full choke if you want to “smoke” the target. At 16 yards from the trap house, just about any load will work, but as the others advise, 1 1/8 ounce loads are needed to cycle a recoil-operated autoloader. You need more velocity (powder) and good loads when shooting handicap (longer range) trap. --Spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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