Low pressure 28 gauge

[Jeff Elder]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I had a Francotte 28 that weighed about 4 1/2 pounds and was punishing with factory 3/4 ounce loads. I loaded 1/2 ounce loads without changing the powder charge that I was using for target loads. I guess I filled the shell with a thin wad. These loads worked very well and didn't recoil at all. My 28 gauge powder has always been Unique.

You mind sharing that recipe?

[Bill Murphy]

Whatever the Alliant book shows for Unique to duplicate a Winchester target load. Probably a Remington wad. My 1/2 ounce loads with the 3/4 ounce powder charge sounds and performs just like the 3/4 ounce load. It must be very low pressure but the powder seemed to burn just fine. This load would probably be safe in a gun with a cardboard barrel.