need recipe for 20 ga VH

[Andy]

This is the load I use, mostly because of stuff I had on hand. Sorry if it's not helpful, but used it for a grouse load with the brush wad. Was a little hot but birds died.

Rio Hull Rio 209
3/4 Oz #9
BPI Brush Wad
20g Herco
#31 Bushing on MEC 600Jr

8200 PSI 1295 fps

[6pt-Sika]

In the three 20 gauge Parker’s I posses at this time I shoot most any “normal” factory 7/8 or 1 ounce load . Everything I load is 7/8 ounce although I have the correct wads for 1 ounce 20’s as well . I fully understand the thoughts about wood split/crack and yes it’s most likely a valid point . I just don’t worry about it a lot .

[Harold Pickens]

AA or Gun Club Hull
15 gr 20/28
Claybuster 1078 wad
7/8 oz shot
will get around 1200 fps @ around 7500 psi

drop to 14.5 gr 20/28 and CB 1075 wad for a delightful little 3/4 oz loads that I use alot on grouse.
And yeah I would shoot those Rem game loads, but would prefer lower velocity

[Mike of the Mountain]

I shoot a Trojan 20g and a VH 20g and use factory shells in both. Fiocchi, Nobel, Remington, RST, etc... I also reload 20g, both 2 3/4" and 2 1/2" and have some good loads that I've used and never had any issues with factory or reloaded ammo.

[James L. Martin]

Here's a load that's listed on the Hodgdon website. It's for 20ga 2 3/4 " Cheddite but I use it for new Cheddite 2 1/2 " hulls with a roll crimp. It all fits in perfectly. 20ga 2 1/2 new Cheddite hull , Cheddite 209 , Fed 20s1 ,Universal 17.0 grains , 7/8 oz , 20ga overshot wad , roll crimp , 1200 fps , 8900 psi.