20 Gauge light load questions

[Kensal Rise]

William:
A MEC 600 does size. It just does it with a collar at one station, not "fingers." And personally, I'd reduce your target velocity to about 1100 to 1150 fps.

[William Davis]

Thanks for the 600 info.

Lightest Alliant published ¾ oz is 15.4 of Unique 1200 fps & 8,200 PSI What I will probably do is load a box using that data then back off on the charge & run some over my chronograph, drop the velocity down to the level you recommend.

Like to shoot some sub gauge SxS events, bought a nice condition Hunter Arms “Hunter Special” 28 inch IC & Full. Had the stock bent, fits nice. Only thing is it’s light, under 7 lbs, factory target loads are hotter than it needs. Get the 20 working well may be in the market for a Parker 20.

Bill

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by William Davis

Get the 20 working well may be in the market for a Parker 20.

Bill

Now you're talkin'.

[C.O.B.]

I'm using 20/28 powder at about 14.5gr with a 3/4oz load. 1150 fps and maybe 7000psi. I use this in damascuss barreled guns, light on the shoulder and hard on targets.