16 ga. 2 1/2” reloading data?

[Kevin McQueeney]

Does anybody have any data to reload 16 ga. 2 1/2 “ shells? All I can find uses powder that is no longer available. Thanks

[Pete Lester]

Does anybody have any data to reload 16 ga. 2 1/2 “ shells? All I can find uses powder that is no longer available. Thanks

Downloaded this several years ago from the 16 gauge society page. I hope it is helpful.

[Randy G Roberts]

Here's one with readily available components.

[Mike Koneski]

Longshot is a great powder for 16g.

[Ken Burgess]

I've used International clays 3/4 oz Downrange wad.

[Kevin McQueeney]

Awesome. Thanks guys

[Kevin McQueeney]

On the Longshot data it says SG 16. BPI has that but it says 3/4 oz. Do they make a 7/8 wad or does it take 7/8? And they also have an SG 16 S (short): Should I get that or will the regular SG 16 work? I’m used to reloading 12 ga with clay busters so this is all new to me.

[Aaron Beck]

The sg16 is fine for both 3/4 and 7/8. The shot for 7/8 fills the cup and goes a bit higher.
The sg16 short has a different base which allows it to sit lower in the powder charge. Like you I wasnt sure, I bought one bag of each but have only infrequently found use for the short wads.

[Kevin McQueeney]

Thanks. Sounds like the short wad may effect pressure too.

[Mike Koneski]

The SG16S works very well in the 2 1/2" hulls.

[Keith Sirmans]

16ga.com is very useful too

[Bobby Cash]

Not quite "pillow soft".
Components are conveniently sourced

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[Mike Koneski]

You might be able to drop one or possibly two bushing sizes and still have acceptable pressures.