10 Gage Shells

[Mike Shannon]

I reload a lot for Damascus BPE and Steel NE Rifle and heavy pistols.

Thanks everyone.

I haven't reloaded shotgun in years. The pressure data is great 7 and 8K.

My son has set up one of his presses for my 16 bore what is a good pressure for 16 Bore 2 1/2 Damascus?

[Dave Miles]

Originally Posted by Mike Shannon

My son has set up one of his presses for my 16 bore what is a good pressure for 16 Bore 2 1/2 Damascus?

Try and keep it under 8000 psi.
If you need some load data, shoot me an e-mail, asphaltdave@comcast.net
I load mainly 2-1/2" Cheddite hulls.
I can give you the low pressure 10 gauge data also, if you want it.

Here's my go to load:
I use the Cheddite 2-1/2" hull
Win. 209 primer
20.5 grains SR-7625
SG-16 wad
1 oz. shot,with 6 fold crimp
1150 fps @ 7400 psi

For 7/8 oz load drop powder down to 19.5 grains
Will give you 1200 fps @ 7400 psi


The 1 oz. load fits better in a 2-9/16" hull, but you can get it into a 2-1/2" hull with a little pressure on the wad.

[Double Trouble]

I wasn't sure I was going to like shooting 12 gauge shells in my 10 gauge EH Parker (with the Gagemate insert)...

Boy, was I wrong !!!!!!

They shoot so well !!!!! I can break clay birds with ease with RST 3/4 ounce 12 gauge loads !

Now, I admit that RST's 10 gauge loads work like a dream too, but those 12 gauge shells sure are nicer on the wallet !

If I were you, I would SERIOUSLY consider the $45.00 investment in the chambermates !

They even offer ones that will allow the use of 16 gauge shells in the 10 gauge - but these inserts are one piece affairs (ie: not "split") that may present some additional difficulties.

I couldn't be happier with RST shells & the 10-12 Gagemate inserts !