16 GA 2.5 INCH 1 OUNCE LOAD LOW PRESSURE

[J. A. EARLY]

Thanks Daryl,

I only use my 16s for hunting so I rely on the one ounce loads.

I wish I could find some 20/28 powder as I've been looking for it and the 3/4 ounce CB wads for low pressure loads for a 20 Damascus. But cannot find it.

[Bernie Cross]

Thanks for the data.
I am just starting to load for the short 16ga shells to feed my VH 16ga. w a twist barrel. I am extremely leery of psi
I have set my MEC 600 Jr up to crimp the short shells and will also use the in a pre-war Sauer & Son 16 I own. I have found very limited data for the 2 1/2" shells
You've been extremely helpful

[C.O.B.]

You can join the 16 gauge society and get access to all kinds of data.

[Mark Garrett]

Originally Posted by Eric Grims

Jerry
The RST is a cheddite hull. Thanks for the advise. I certainly can use your 1oz recipe probably with no problem on my end. I have a new progressive loader for 2 1/2" and am trying different loads. Found a real difference in recoil between 7/8 and 1 oz and wanted to soften the blow a little. I have good success with sr7625 for both but they are discontinuing making it so I am in search of an alternative. Universal clays looks good but a higher pressure.
I appreciate your info.
Eric

Eric , just curious what progressive do you have that will load 2 1/2" 16ga hulls , I have been thinking about getting one , I think MEC will make one special order but have not seen a factory progressive for the 2 1/2" 16ga

Thanks ...........Mark

[gman]

I called Mec and ordered it direct and they made it special order. They wanted me to send them a few of my 2 1/2 inch 16 gauge components so they could set it up. I bought the grabber as I have it in other gauges and it has been great. Loaded a couple of flats right off and am trying some spreaders. Very pleased.
I too have noticed a big difference from 1 oz. to 7/8 for recoil. The 1 oz. kicks hard in my "0" frame 16's but is a little better in the 1 frame Trojan but the 7/8 is what I'll load for clays. I myself though have found for me that the 16 ga 1oz is probably the best patterning load I have ever shot in all my guns and ill shoot it when I can and definitely for hunting.
The discontinuance of 7625 is a shame. I was able to find some American select for a recipe that has been floating around with good reviews for 7/8 loads I plan to try. I'll PM it to you if you wish.
Good luck
Eric

[Autumn Daze]

I thought I read somewhere about some low pressure 1 oz. loads using 20/28? Am I dreaming here?

[Mark Garrett]

Eric , thanks for the info , the grabber is the one I would want also . I will have to call MEC .

Ya it is a shame about 7625 it is one my favorite powders , luckily I have a small stash of 7625 and PB that should last me for a while .

I save my 1 oz loads for hunting only and shoot mostly 3/4 oz and 7/8 oz for practice . My scores have been just as good with the 3/4 oz loads so that is what I shoot the most , and save the 7625 for my hunting loads .

Green dot and International are also great powders for light loads in the 16ga.

I would also definitely be interested in your American Select load if you don't mind sending it to me.

Thanks...Mark

[gman]

Some discussion here but no hard 20/28 recipe for low pressure 2 1/2 hulls.
http://16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?...de59b5ced2194d

[gman]

I really don't know but when I get a chance later this week I will set it up beside my 12 or 28 and see if I can tell. I do know that there is no short kit for the Grabber. If we cannot figure it out might not be a problem to call the and see what they say or see if they will do it. They are very friendly.

[Mark Garrett]

Thanks Eric,

I know that they are permanent mods and it will be a dedicated press, which is fine with me ,

If you could look at them side by side that would be great . I thought about calling them to see if they could modify a 2 3/4 press also but then I think I might be better off just getting a new one from them . I think if I had one to look at I could figure it out , ( I don,t know any one close that has one either) Don't think it would be too complicated .

I appreciate all the Help !

Mark