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Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack
Before nontoxic shot requirements took effect, I reloaded a hundred or so nickel plated #3 shot in 1 3/8 pz. / 2 3/4" cases specifically for brant and small geese. They turned out to be perfect for that as well as loooooong shots on highballing big ducks.
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Rearranging my gunroom recently, I found a remaining partial box of the above referenced loads; the specifics on my label are as follows:
Hull: Federal League 2 3/4"
Wad: BPS with a BP gas seal
Powder: 38 grains of Blue Dot (!)
Primer: W209
Shot: 1 3/8 oz. BP #3 Nickel with poly buffer (as I recall it was GREX)
Velocity: 1360 fps
Pressure: 8,700 LUP (published by BP, not measured by me)
Loader: MEC 600 JR w/ 8 pt. crimp
I reloaded these rounds in Sept. 1982. They remain "stout" at the pattern board today, and remain the best Brant load I have ever used.