Lightest 12ga load?

[PTK]

I'm currently looking for leads on light 12ga loads that won't break the bank. Aguilas are nice but cost $8/20. I've heard tell of 7/8oz and even 3/4oz 12ga loads but I haven't been able to find anyone selling them.

Leads?

 

[JohnBT]

This is the CheaperThanDirt 2.75" 12 ga. 1-oz. page.

http://cheaperthandirt.com/1oz_cfge.htm

I'm still looking for 7/8ths.

Okay, but it's still $6, but it's Fiocchi. www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=89225

 

[Smitty in CT]

All available at Able Ammo:

Federal Cartridge N11075, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 in, 24 grams, Lead, 1325 fps, Shot #7 1/2

Fiocchi Ammunition 1278OZ, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 in, 7/8 oz, Lead, 1200 fps, Shot #7 1/2

Fiocchi Ammunition 12IN24, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 in, 24 grams, Lead, 1350 fps, Shot #7 1/2

Rio ST24 Star Team 24 - 12 Ga, 2 3/4", 7/8 Oz, 1360 fps, #7.5.#8

Rio TLT24 Target Load Trap 24 - 12 Ga, 2 3/4", 7/8 Oz, 1340 fps, #7.5.#8

Winchester Ammunition AANL1275, 12 Gauge, 2 3/4 in, 24 grams, Lead, 1325 fps, Shot #7 1/2

 

[Dave McCracken]

To the above, add Winchester's Low Recoil, Low Noise load. It's the one with a feather on the hull.

 

[ArmedBear]

Light loads are the best ones to reload, ecomomically.

7/8 oz. of lead shot is a good deal cheaper than 1 1/8 oz. Less powder is cheaper than more powder.

Depends how much you shoot, and if you can find a reloader and components for good prices.

The Mec Sizemaster is a great reloader IMO. It makes perfect loads with no mess and no waste (dropped shot and powder, tweaked hulls and wasted primers also cost money). It'll load 'em faster than you can afford to shoot 'em anyway, and it's not too expensive even if you buy it brand new.

 

[FireFalcon]

Walmart has a box of 100 Federal 2-3/4 #8 birdshot for a little over $15.

 

[ArmedBear]

That's 1 1/8 oz. 3 Dram. Hardly a light load, by clay target standards.