Reloading

Tom King · 06-15-2021, 03:28 PM

I am new here and have a couple of quest about reloading. I found some 71/2 chilled shot while cleaning my dads shop. He has been gone 14 years and I know the shot is older than 14 years. Would this shot still be good to use? Also what primers , shot and wads should I use for RST 2 1/2 inch 16 gauge hulls? I know these are rookie questions but thanks for the help in advance.

Tom King · 06-15-2021, 03:29 PM

Sorry I meant to ask what powder to use. Thanks

Dean Romig · 06-15-2021, 04:02 PM

I would suggest you go to the Alliant website and look up their recipes for their powder.
You can print it out and keep it handy at your reloading bench.

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Andy · 06-15-2021, 04:09 PM

As for the shot I think you'll be fine if they aren't corroded. I'm not even sure lead "corrodes." I agree with Dean, I get my most useful, easy information from the powder manufacturers web sites.

Tom King · 06-15-2021, 04:27 PM

No corrosion, shot looks good. Thanks for the info.

Pay Dirt · 06-15-2021, 04:53 PM

I reload this for Skeet in a Cheddite / RST 2 1/2" hull

IMR SR 7625, 19.6gr
Ched. 209
BP/SPTG16

6,400 PSI 1,125

L to R, 1 oz, 7/8 oz, 3/4 oz

...or this

Hodgdon Universal 19.5
Ched. 209
BP/SPTG16
7,300 PSI 1,125

Tom King · 06-15-2021, 05:49 PM

Thank you Andrew. I really like the 3/4 and 7/8 in the 2 1/2 inch. Just shooting here at the house but they perform well.

J.B. Books · 06-15-2021, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom King

I am new here and have a couple of quest about reloading. I found some 71/2 chilled shot while cleaning my dads shop. He has been gone 14 years and I know the shot is older than 14 years. Would this shot still be good to use? Also what primers , shot and wads should I use for RST 2 1/2 inch 16 gauge hulls? I know these are rookie questions but thanks for the help in advance.

This is a tough time to start reloading as most reloading components are hard to find right now. You will have a very hard time find SR7625 powder as suggested because it has been discontinued and out of production for several years. There are other powders currently in production that will give good results. I have attached a spreadsheet from the "16 Gauge Forum" with many tested recipes including 2 1/2" loadings.

My favorite for the 2 1/2" 16ga Cheddite hull is; Cheddite 209 primer, 15.5 grains of Green Dot powder, Ballistic Products SG-16 wad and 3/4 ounce of shot. When tested it had a velocity of 1177 fps and developed 7400 psi. A good choice for composite barrel guns

john pulis · 06-16-2021, 07:51 AM

It is not a bad idea to invest in a small scale to weigh your powdered charges, they can vary. Better be safe than sorry with reloading.

OH Osthaus · 06-16-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by john pulis

It is not a bad idea to invest in a small scale to weigh your powdered charges, they can vary. Better be safe than sorry with reloading.

not a bad idea

its a great idea - it should be a requirement - i find very few bushings that throw the weight (they work on volume) listed. and how hard you work the press, if it has any vibration in its mounting all affect the charge

BTW - the 7625 powder is great but has not been made for several years, some of us were lucky enough to hoard some