Ammunition Limits & Specifications


Discipline Ammunition Specification
ATA Doubles 32g – max. size 7½ (2.4mm) – max. velocity 1290 fps.
ATA Trap 32g – max. size 7½ (2.4mm) – max velocity 1290 fps.
DTL Trap (full-use) 28g – max size 2.6mm (English 6)
English Sporting 28g – 2mm (English 9) to 2.6mm (English 6)
FITASC Sporting 28g – max. size 2.5mm
FITASC Universal Trench 28g – max. size 2.5mm
NSSA Skeet 32g – max. size 2.5mm
Olympic Double Trap 24g – max. size 2.5mm
Olympic Skeet 24g – max. size 2.5mm
Olympic Trap 24g – max. size 2.5mm



For domestic use only, the CTSASA allows reloaded ammunition to be used. However, when an international event is held in South Africa and where the use of reloads contravenes the rules of that discipline, reloads may not be used.