16 ga. 2 1/2” reloading data?
 

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.

Longshot
 

Here's one with readily available components.

Longshot is a great powder for 16g.

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

Awesome. Thanks guys

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.

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.

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

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

16ga.com is very useful too

Not quite "pillow soft".
Components are conveniently sourced

https://i.imgur.com/Wqc7lGv.png

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