2 7/8" 10 gauge goose loads

[Richard Flanders]

I've had good results with load #79 with the SR7625 powder charge raised to 33 grains and no card wad under the shot. Just fill the shell to the right level. 1-1/8oz bismuth or 1-1/4oz KTM or lead fills it about right and I get a VERY clean burn and no signs of over pressure. I'm thinking I'm getting around 1200 or a tad more velocity and pressure well within desired and safe limits for my damascus gun. I think you can use that 33gr load with a full charge of any shot you desire and be safe in a sound damascus gun. The only thing I've noticed is that with shot sizes over #2 you have to measure each shot charge as the larger sizes will clog and stick in the feed tube. Bob: if you want to buy some BB size bismuth, I have more than I'll ever use in my lifetime and would love to sell some of it off. It should make a good goose load.