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Short Ten Green Dot Loads: Test Results
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Default Short Ten Green Dot Loads: Test Results

I just received test results for two Green Dot waterfowl loads (using bismuth). Both loads have: (1) a 10 gauge Remington (green) hull (cut to 2 7/8''); (2) a Winchester 209 primer; (3) an SP-10 wad; (4) 1/4'' 16 gauge fiber filler in the wad cup; (5) 1.25 ounces of #4 bismuth; and (6) a 6 point fold crimp. Load #1 has 27.0 grains of Green Dot, while Load #2 has 28.5 grains of Green Dot. As you will see, both loads are hot (1,322 fps and 1,373 fps, respectively) with relatively high pressure (10,250 psi and 11,485 psi, respectively).

The results took me by surprise. I regularly shoot this load through my Damascus-barreled 10 gauge Parkers, but with 1.25 ounces of lead, and never got the impression it was so hot. Anyway, back to the drawing board. I think I will next try 24.0 grains and 25.5 grains of Green Dot (all else the same, as it loads very nicely).

-Victor
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