SMOKELESS 16 gauge 2 1/2" low pressure

6pt-Sika · 08-12-2012, 08:52 AM

I asked for data for 2 1/2" . All they show is 2 3/4" . I am sure something has to change when one cuts a 1/4" off the shell .

And on top of that I already have data for 2 3/4" shells from Hogdon , IMR , Winchester and Alliant .

Dave Miles · 08-12-2012, 07:22 PM

When you list all the components you want to use, except powder, don't expect too many replies.
I would suggest you take the components you want to use, make up several different loads with the powder of your choice and send them to Tom Armbrust for testing. That's how I came up with loads using components of my choice.

6pt-Sika · 08-12-2012, 09:37 PM

Some how I don't see myself doing that but thanks for the info !

George M. Purtill Member #28 · 09-08-2012, 09:45 AM

HELP
Rather than start a new thread, is there anybody out there who is reloading the RST 16 gauge hull?
I plan to use the SP16 wad and 700X powder with Win209 primers and 1/8 felt wads under the shot.
But I am open to suggestions.
Thanks.

oskar · 09-10-2012, 10:45 AM

George, I reload the RST Cheddite hulls, Fiocchi primers, American Select powder, Gualandi SG-16 wad, 7/8 oz shot. Nice loads and easy on me and the old guns.

New 2 1/2" primed Cheddite hulls are available from Precision Reloading and can also be loaded with the DR-16 wad and roll crimped.

Mike

Stepmac · 10-16-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I asked for data for 2 1/2" . All they show is 2 3/4" . I am sure something has to change when one cuts a 1/4" off the shell .

And on top of that I already have data for 2 3/4" shells from Hogdon , IMR , Winchester and Alliant .

I hope I don't sound stupid. I have not started reloading shotshells yet, but can one use 2 3/4 loads, but with a shorter wad so the load will fit into the shorter shell?