16 gauge RST

[Eric Grims]

I am getting set up to load RST 16 ga. 2 1/2" loads this winter. I have heard that the SG16 from Ballistics may bee too long for 7/8 oz. they do advertise it for 1oz and 7/8. Does anyone use this wad for 7/8 in this hull successfully? Is there a recommended substitute realily available? I believe I have the 1 oz load covered.
Thanks

[Daryl Corona]

Look into the DR16 from Downrange. Not sure but maybe Rich (COB), who only loads 2.5", could chime in when he comes off his deer stand today.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

There is now an SG 16 short wad that is supposed to work better in short shells. I have a bag but have not used them yet. Ballistically, they claim it makes no difference in pressures, velocity, etc, but works better with short shells.

[Rich Anderson]

I have used the Basllistic products wad exclusively for years without any problem. Daryl sent me some of the DR16 wads and they worked nice as well esp for 3/4 oz loads.

[Eric Grims]

Great. Thanks to all. Looks like I'm good to go for both 1 oz and 7/8 oz. time to get reloading and build up the inventory.

[Mark Garrett]

gman,

The sg16 wad will work fine in the 2 1/2 hull for a 7/8 load . I have loaded several thousand of them with no problems . The dr16 wad is a great for 3/4 oz loads in a 2 1/2 " hull but it can be tricky to load 7/8 oz with that wad in the short hulls.

[Daryl Corona]

Eric;
Give the 3/4oz. load a try. I promise you you won't be able to tell the difference in performance between that and the 7/8oz. loads and with the cost of lead nowadays it's a win/win. Good luck.

[John Hancock]

I have been loading the RST hulls with 7/8 oz with the SG short wads and 7625 and they crimp up well. JH

[Mark Garrett]

SR7625 is a great powder, love the smell.:) I use it my 7/8oz loads also . 19.5g also makes a great 1oz using the sg16s wad in the 2 1/2 cheddite hull.

[Eric Grims]

Mark - so you use the 19.5g on the 7/8 or the 1 oz?
Thanks

[Mark Garrett]

Mark - so you use the 19.5g on the 7/8 or the 1 oz?
Thanks


For the 1 oz load I use a Fed 209a primer . Its a light load, it will however cycle my A5s