16 gauge 2.5" Bismuth Load Data

[Harold Pickens]

Here is a load that looks good, and maybe that first load from BPI is accurate:
Cheddite 2 1/2"
7/8 oz Bismuth
SG16 wad
CCI 209 primer
Longshot 19 gr
1100 fps and 4700 psi
Tom Armbrust tested

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

Here is a load that looks good, and maybe that first load from BPI is accurate:
Cheddite 2 1/2"
7/8 oz Bismuth
SG16 wad
CCI 209 primer
Longshot 19 gr
1100 fps and 4700 psi
Tom Armbrust tested

Duck hunting often involves cold weather, I am not sure I would trust a load at 4700 psi to not squib on me when there is duck in range.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

Here is a load that looks good, and maybe that first load from BPI is accurate:
Cheddite 2 1/2"
7/8 oz Bismuth
SG16 wad
CCI 209 primer
Longshot 19 gr
1100 fps and 4700 psi
Tom Armbrust tested

I'm having trouble believing any load using CCI primers can be under 5000psi.