New load for the 1894 Remington C

[bob weeman]

19 grains of 700x...1 3/8 of 7 1/2's...Remington hull....SP10 wad...Win 209 primer....16 gauge 1/2 inch fiber wad under the shot. The pattern was shot at 65 yards. I also tried flax seed on top of the shot but it did not pattern as well. I do not know the pressure but it seems to be a moderately mild load. I do have a chronograph and it clocks at 1172. Going to try some hard or plated shot as well as some larger shot sizes. I think this will make a good long distance clay busting load. Looks like it wold have put quite a few hits in a Dr Pepper can....