what powder to use for 20 gauge reload

[ironhorsemanfxsts]

I'm looking for the best recommended powder for shooting sporting clays.
I am currently using Remington Gun Club Hulls with winchester primer and IMR's sr 4756 powder at 20 grains with windjammer wads. I'm using #9 shot but i think I will go to #8 from now on. I don't seem to have good velocity and consistency with this set up. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Oh yeah I'm reloading with Lee Precision Press "Load All," which could be my problem as well.

 

[henry0reilly]

I just got some Dupont 700X in a trade and when I asked about it on another forum I was told it is great for 20 gauge sporting clay loads.

 

[Mossmug]

20 gauge reloads

I like Winchester Super Field in a 20 gauge. Meters consistently and has goog velocity. Check Winchester manual, but I think I use 18.5 grains with a 7/8 oz load .

 

[Chance]

Check out the Hodgdon Line

Having shot clay sports for 20+ years and reloaded for all of them I have switched my 12 and 20 ga loads over to Clays for the 12 ga and International Clays for my 20 ga loads. I find the powder to be much cleaner burning than most and don't feel like I get the same sharp recoil that many other powders produced.

 

[davedolli]

I agree, International clays is a great powder. We loaded approx 6000 shells this year for trap for my 12 year old grandson, using this powder. We use AA wads, and Remington and Winchester AA hauls.

Dave

 

[ironhorsemanfxsts]

Thanks for the info. I just got some winchester powder for a great price (free) from a fellow shooter. I am eager to try this out, and I will also check out the clay brand.