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Cheddite 2 1/2" 7/8 oz Bis Green Dot 15.5 Win 209 SG-16 1119 6,228 16 ga forum OSC
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05-27-2022, 06:02 PM | #14 | ||||||
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Mark,
The GD load you posted looks very good depending on how it patterned. Roll crimp? Jim |
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05-27-2022, 08:36 PM | #15 | ||||||
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I downloaded a spreadsheet from the 16ga page some time ago. They list a few bismuth loads. Only one is what I would call period correct.
Fiocchi 16 hull 2.5", Fiocchi 616 primer, 22 gr Long Shot, SG-16 wad, 7/8 ounce bismuth, 1250 fps, 7800 psi, source BPI.
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05-28-2022, 09:38 AM | #16 | ||||||
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Guys this is probably another thread topic but certainly in line with what we’re discussing. I hand load 2.5” 16 gauge shells, no press. This means I prefer to roll crimp. I prefer this because I weight every component and just like the way roll crimps look. Kind of like why I tie flies for fly fishing. Through my research it seems the general consensus is that roll crimps reduce pressure as compared to a fold crimp. What’s every one’s opinion of replacing a fold crimp in a recipe with a rolled crimp?
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05-28-2022, 10:34 AM | #17 | ||||||
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As you said, beautiful shells, but time consuming. Benefit is that it supposedly lowers pressures. I could do that for hunting only, but too much time involved if shooting targets.
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05-29-2022, 07:47 AM | #18 | ||||||
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Here is a load that looks good, and maybe that first load from BPI is accurate:
Cheddite 2 1/2" 7/8 oz Bismuth SG16 wad CCI 209 primer Longshot 19 gr 1100 fps and 4700 psi Tom Armbrust tested
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05-29-2022, 07:55 AM | #19 | ||||||
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Duck hunting often involves cold weather, I am not sure I would trust a load at 4700 psi to not squib on me when there is duck in range.
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05-29-2022, 09:20 AM | #20 | ||||||
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Good point Pete
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