I have enjoyed and found light loads very effective for many years. The old high brass 12ga lead load was 3 3/4 dram 1 1/4 ounce at 1330 fps. I don't care to shoot that anymore due to what I think is excessive recoil. The low brass 3 1/4 dram 1 1/4 ounce at 1220 fps was a better factory loading.
I reload and I try to keep my MV between 1100 to 1175 no matter the weight of the payload because it is pleasant to shoot and works great. I don't think loads with MV over 1200 fps offer any increase in effectiveness, only more wear and tear on gun and shoulder.
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