Just got a used Remington 870 for clays - what shells should I start with?
Hey all, brand new shooter here. Picked up a used Remington 870 Express 12 gauge for trap shooting at my local club. I've only shot it once with some old Winchester target loads a buddy gave me. What's a good, affordable shell to practice with? I'm shooting at 16 yards for now.
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Welcome to the sport! For your 870, you can't go wrong with Federal Top Gun or Winchester AA target loads in 7.5 or 8 shot. They're around $8-9 a box and run reliably in pumps. Start with 1-1/8 oz at 1200 fps - that's plenty for 16 yard trap. What choke are you using? Modified is a good starting point for beginners. Once you get comfortable, we can talk about stepping up to 1 oz loads to save your shoulder on longer practice days.
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