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Author Topic: What are some good 12 ga factory loads for predators? (Read 6170 times)

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Re: What are some good 12 ga factory loads for predators?

« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2026, 04:55:54 PM »

Something to keep in mind: 3” shells have a good number more #4 buck pellets than 23/4 shells. I pull the plug out of the magazine, and screw in a extra full turkey choke.

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Re: What are some good 12 ga factory loads for predators?

« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2026, 07:31:41 PM »

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Re: What are some good 12 ga factory loads for predators?

« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2026, 08:23:32 PM »

https://bottomdwellerstackle.com/products/do-it-sling-shot-pellet-molds?srsltid=AfmBOoovrDNawKNi51Lo2mHwRmcv9ZgJ87z34ptE39WLU803Se53kqTC

I have a do it sling shot pellet mould that has an 11 cavity pour and 9 cavity each one ounce. The 11 pour is right between #1&0 buckshot 9 pellets stack nicely in your standard trap load. I pour the shot into the melter and throw in some wheel weights. The pellets don't spin down the barrel because the shot wad protects them. I've smoked coyotes to 70 yards.

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