Cheddite/ RST 1oz 16ga recipe

[Copper John]

Does anyone have a tested 1oz load for reloading 2.5" RST Shells?

Thanks in advance.

[Harold Pickens]

I have looked thru all my computer files from the 16 ga group and could not find any 1 oz listings using RST/cheddite hulls. I have been loading alot of 2 1/2" hulls, but am using only 7/8 and 3/4 oz loads. You would probably need to use the SG16 wad for this, as the DR16 wad sits too high( I cant even get 7/8 oz to fit in a short 16 using DR16--but it is great for 3/4 oz loads. I load all my 1 oz using 2 3/4 " hulls. Hope someone can help you out.

[john pulis]

use the short Gulandi 16 wads from BP and/or Grafs in the 2.5 hull. better fit for 7/8 and 1.

[Copper John]

Is anyone reloading RST 2.5" 16ga 1oz loads regularly and can give me their whole recipe?

[C.O.B.]

I have loaded the 2 1/2 inch RST with the Galandi wad using 1oz of shot but I'm using 7625 powder which is no longer available. If you find a 7/8th oz load you like you can reduce the powder charge a little and use 1 oz of shot. I learned a long time ago that the 7/8th load will break any target and kill any bird if I do my part.

[john pulis]

the Hogden site had several loads for 2.5. some with now defunct PB and 7625 but also Universal amd International clays. look at the 16 gauge site. there were some loads listed a while ago using 20/28, American Select, and i think Unique. and 7/8 will break anything as well as 1. i load 3/4 and 7/8 for clays et al. works just fine and is easy on my shoulder and my old LC.

[J. A. EARLY]

Can't look for it now but I put up a post using Longshot and one ounce. Use at your own risk. Pressures were not my test but were done.

[Steve Havener]

Since you are reloading yourself have you considered using a roll crimp? A roll crimped 2 9/16th (2 1/2) inch shell has the same interior dimension (capacity) as a 2 3/4 in. folded crimp so you can use any published 2 3/4 inch load data with a slight decrease in chamber pressure. I prefer Unique but there are some nice Green Dot loads that produce moderate chamber pressure and reasonable velocities.

[Copper John]

Originally Posted by Steve Havener

Since you are reloading yourself have you considered using a roll crimp? A roll crimped 2 9/16th (2 1/2) inch shell has the same interior dimension (capacity) as a 2 3/4 in. folded crimp so you can use any published 2 3/4 inch load data with a slight decrease in chamber pressure. I prefer Unique but there are some nice Green Dot loads that produce moderate chamber pressure and reasonable velocities.

Would I be able to do this with my a size master reloader? I have just realized that I don't really need to be loading 1oz shells, I can just shoots the RST's at the few shots I get at grouse and reload the hulls with a lighter 7/8oz load for clays.

So does anyone have a great 7/8 recipe using unique powder since this is what I already use for my 28 reloads?

[J. A. EARLY]

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7565

Here is the one ounce load I use. I have loaded some new red Cheddites as well as some purple RST empty hulls. Both work the same. Fold crimp and the one ounce fits easily in there.

Use at your own risk.