Low pressure 28 gauge

[edgarspencer]

I load 28 with 20/28 exclusively, but have tried 572. I wasn't impressed, and it wasn't nearly as clean.
One of my 28s is a 2 3/4" gun, the other a 2 1/2" gun, so I load them all in the shorter length.
I am using a 9000 press, and can load either Fiocchi or Cheddite, but get better hull life with the Fiocchi hulls. The press requires a minor adjustment between the two hulls, so almost all my loads are Fiocchi.
My most consistent load is 13.5grs of 20/28, RO-28 wad, and 3/4oz of chilled 7.5 shot

[Double Lab]

That's my load too, 13.5 gr 20/28 but it is in short supply in the marketplace. I load whatever hull I can find, just adjust my 9000 press to accomodate.

[Jeff Elder]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

That's my load too, 13.5 gr 20/28 but it is in short supply in the marketplace. I load whatever hull I can find, just adjust my 9000 press to accomodate.

Thank you I have all of those. On a side note I’ve been crushing the ducks with your old 16 gauge

[Bill Murphy]

I had a Francotte 28 that weighed about 4 1/2 pounds and was punishing with factory 3/4 ounce loads. I loaded 1/2 ounce loads without changing the powder charge that I was using for target loads. I guess I filled the shell with a thin wad. These loads worked very well and didn't recoil at all. My 28 gauge powder has always been Unique.

[Jeff Elder]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I had a Francotte 28 that weighed about 4 1/2 pounds and was punishing with factory 3/4 ounce loads. I loaded 1/2 ounce loads without changing the powder charge that I was using for target loads. I guess I filled the shell with a thin wad. These loads worked very well and didn't recoil at all. My 28 gauge powder has always been Unique.

You mind sharing that recipe?

[Bill Murphy]

Whatever the Alliant book shows for Unique to duplicate a Winchester target load. Probably a Remington wad. My 1/2 ounce loads with the 3/4 ounce powder charge sounds and performs just like the 3/4 ounce load. It must be very low pressure but the powder seemed to burn just fine. This load would probably be safe in a gun with a cardboard barrel.

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Jeff Elder

Thank you I have all of those. On a side note I’ve been crushing the ducks with your old 16 gauge

Great. I guess I trained her well. Keep the tradition going.

[Double Lab]

Jeff,
Another good resource I neglected to mention is the reloading forum on Shotgunworld.com.