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IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE: To ensure all shot remains on New Pioneer property, shot sizes larger than 7 1/2 are prohibited, and their use will get you removed from the club. Smaller numbers denote larger shot sizes. For example, 6 shot is larger than 7 1/2 shot.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE: To ensure all shot remains on New Pioneer property, shot sizes larger than 7 1/2 are prohibited, and their use will get you removed from the club. Smaller numbers denote larger shot sizes. For example, 6 shot is larger than 7 1/2 shot.
20 Gauge:
20 Gauge:
We suggest using 2 3/4 inch, 7/8 oz shot, size 7 1/2 or 8. Max velocity for 7/8 oz is 1350 FPS. These measurements will be clearly printed on the side of the box - see example photo.
12 Gauge:
12 Gauge:
We suggest using 2 3/4 inch, 1 oz shot, size 7 1/2 or 8. Max velocity for 1 oz is 1235 FPS. These measurements will be clearly printed on the side of the box - see example photo.
ATA Rules on shotshell velocity/shot charge
ATA Rules on shotshell velocity/shot charge
The Amateur Trapshooting Association rules on shotshells used in competition dictate ALLOWABLE MAXIMUMS for ammunition used in official matches/competitions. All of our SCTP matches will adhere to the rules set by the ATA. Please be aware when buying shotgun shells for any club shooting activity.
SECTION XIII
STANDARDS FOR TRAPHOUSES, TARGETS, TARGET SETTING, GUNS AND AMMUNITION
G. GUNS AND AMMUNITION
A contestant cannot use:
3. Any load with a velocity greater than 1290 FPS (Feet Per Second) with maximum shot charge of 1 1/8 ounces, or 1325 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 1 ounce, or 1350 FPS with a maximum shot charge of 7/8 ounces or less, as measured in any individual shotshell. These velocities are maximum and no individual shotshell shall exceed these limits for the designated shot charge. In addition, no load containing more than 1 1/8 ounces or any shot larger than number 7 1/2 can be used. Shot charges are maximum and no charge may exceed the charge amount by more than 3%.
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