16 Gauge Load Verification

[Mark Landskov]

Hello, everybody! It has been a long time since I visited the site. I hope you all are doing well.

I found this load some time ago. I do not recall exactly where or when, but, I was hoping someone might recognize it. Here it is, verbatim:

"Ched’s 2 1/2” hull & 209 primer. 3/4 oz load in a SG16 with 18.8 gr of Longshot. 1138 fps & 4733 psi. It comes from the low pressure group data and carries a note from Tom Armbrust, “Very consistent”. That’s been my experience with it as well."

If anyone has tried this load, I would like to hear about their experience.

Cheerio!

[David Noble]

I have no experience with that load but if I can find the components I'm definitely going to try it! Sounds perfect for my PH 16 with twist barrels. Thanks for posting the load data!

[edgarspencer]

It is nearly identical, with the exception of powder, to my 7625 load, and I have been told that when I run out of 7625, I should use Longshot. Others have suggested Universal. As an exercise, I may try both, but I have a pretty good supply of IMR powders

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Hey Edgar, you get a chance,what is that load with 7625, I still have 3+ pounds of it.
Been using International for my 3/4 oz 16 ga loads with a DR16 wad , but into my last pound of International.

[Dave Erickson]

Winchester 572 might be another viable powder for a low pressure 3/4 oz load.

[edgarspencer]

Hey Edgar, you get a chance,what is that load with 7625, I still have 3+ pounds of it.
Been using International for my 3/4 oz 16 ga loads with a DR16 wad , but into my last pound of International.

Harold, this recipe is the same I've used for years. I finally using those Herters hulls you gave me. They're Cheddites, but "seem" to have a slightly lower base wad.

2 1/2" Cheddite,
WIN 209
18.5gr 7625
SG16
7/8oz #8
6pt fold crimp

[Dean Romig]

Same load that I make Edgar. A very nice loading.




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