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Normally I shoot 3/4 oz in a light 12 ga SxS. Since my wife started shooting I found her a 20 ga O/U not too heavy and when I tried it recently, with factory ammo, I realized why after 50 clays she usually had had enough. So I am going to start loading 20 ga 3/4 oz loads and the formulas I have found so far are 14-15 grns of Green Dot or 17 grns of Unique in AA hulls and the Claybuster 3/4 oz wad. Any other suggestions before I go stock up on powder and wads?

Are you serious? 50 targets are nothing for most of us. Just getting warmed up.
JR

When my wife first started shooting I loaded her 20 gauge 3/4 ounce at about 1150 fps to minimize recoil. After she had been shooting for a while I goofed and didn't bring enough cartridges for her so we had to buy factory 7/8 ounce at 1200 fps. The recoil did not bother her so since then she has shot 7/8 ounce at 1200/1210. She's 80 years old and 10 days ago shot a round of 100 sporting clays without issue and she'll shoot more than that at the Vintage Gunners Cup the week after next.

Fatigue is real. The activity is supposed to be fun, not punishment.
She might like to start with a round of skeet or 5 stand, just to limit the gun carrying and recoil. Much less strenuous than walking a course carrying a gun and cartridges.
I have found that it takes a while to build up the strength and endurance to shoot all afternoon.
3/4oz loads will really help.
If her shoulder pocket is getting warm, or sore, she's not really ready for greater volume. It takes a while to strengthen/toughen up that area.
No need to make yourself sore right away if the activity could potentially go on for years Ease into it. Her muscles will adapt.