20 gauge Bismuth loads

Double Lab · 12-10-2018, 09:00 AM

I'm having trouble finding 2 3/4" 20ga. Bismuth loads. All I can find are 3".
So, does anyone have a low pressure recipe that I can use in one of my Parkers or Foxes?

OH Osthaus · 12-10-2018, 09:31 AM

Daryl

the Hodgdon site has several 20ga 2 3/4 bismuth loads listed

pressures aren't the lowest, but not much off lead loads in small bores

Double Lab · 12-10-2018, 09:42 AM

Thanks Rick. I swear I looked at that site and Alliant's and did'nt see them.

OH Osthaus · 12-10-2018, 09:56 AM

the Precision Reloading's Bismuth Manual also has a page of 2 3/4 loads

the lowest pressure load i see there is

2 3/4 Fed plastic hull with paper basewad, Win 209 primer, 13.8 grains Hodgdon Intl clays, Fed 20S1 wad + 32ga 1/8 felt wad, 3/4 oz bismuth (they say max size is #4)

lists it at 1,204 FPS and 8,460 PSI

never tried it, as with any reload info - the reloader is responsible for their own safety