r/canadaguns • u/ooTurtle1999 • Apr 06 '26

Shooting Canuck Pioneer & Challenger Target Load

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Got a 100 pack of ‘Challenger Target Load’ and it failed to eject 90% of the time.

Obviously the biggest thing I want out of a shotgun is to skeet shoot with, but I also don’t wanna fork out thousands for a shotgun just to target shoot with.

This gun is brand new and has only had target loads through it. I did buy a pack of ‘Winchester Super X Heavy Game #2 Shot’ and it worked just fine. Both shells being 2 3/4”.

Do I just need to break it in? Should I try Federal Target Load? Do I just get rid of this gun…?

What do yall think. Thanks 😊

Update: Winchester & Federal Target Loads run just fine. They are a bit heavier of a load.

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u/Bittner029 Apr 07 '26

The challenger target loads being "low recoil" might not put out enough oomph to allow the action to function properly, especially if you've had success with other shells.