Speed makes a big difference. I've been loading 1oz Clays at 1125fps with Win 209's and get about 5500 to 6000 psi per the Hodgdon manual. What's the difference at 40yards between 1125 and 1200fps? Maybe 6 inches. Those are my 12ga target loads.
On the other hand, I'll go buy a case of Fed 1 1/8oz 6's every few years for hunting season. Its still below the Parker service load highs. We have a 3 to 4 bird pheasant limit out here. What do you shoot in a day of hunting? Maybe 5 to 6 shots. Last case I bought cost me about $65 with tax.
Last edited by Bruce Day; 10-30-2010 at 04:15 PM..
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