2 3/4 loads for Damascus barreled gun - Page 3

john pulis · 07-21-2021, 02:33 PM

Claybuster’s website has low pressure loads posted by gauge, if I remember correctly, and load. I have used Claydot exclusively since 7625 went by the wayside, in both 3/4 and 7/8. There are also recipes listed for 700x in 3/4. Both are easy on the gun and shoulder and break clays with authority, as long as I do my part.

Bruce Hering · 07-22-2021, 12:21 AM

What number are ya all looking at for pressure. It seems there are several views for "approved" Damascus barrels.

Thanks

charlie cleveland · 07-31-2021, 08:09 PM

will some one please give bruce pete lesters loading info...charlie

Chris Robenalt · 07-31-2021, 11:15 PM

Here you go Bruce

Bruce Hering · 08-01-2021, 12:09 AM

Thanks Chris...

Harold Pickens · 08-01-2021, 09:02 AM

That's what I use, Chris. Still ha e a few pounds of it. Believe it's discontinued also.

Chris Robenalt · 08-01-2021, 11:48 AM

Same here Harold, I bought all I could 8 years ago at $25 a pound when powder was hard to find. If you look at the loading data I posted, Im sure there is a load for Red Dot that is close. Same psi and fps.

Chris, AZ

Harold Pickens · 08-02-2021, 09:00 PM

Red Dot was my powder for 7/8 oz loads before the AA lite, stil have a couple pounds of it .

Paul Harm · 08-04-2021, 01:27 PM

A sound Damascus barreled gun with proper wall thickness can handle just about any moderate load you want to put through it. JMHO, but anything below 9000psi would be safe.
The question should be what approved pressures are you looking for. There is no written rule, but more so what you feel comfortable with. Many guys like 7500psi, others 8 to 9000psi, and some don't care so long as it's not more than 10 to 11,000psi. The higher pressure loads usually mean more recoil and that worries many for fear of cracking the stock, not the barrels bursting.
So, I would say just find a mild to low pressure load you have components for and have at it. Good luck.

Craig Larter · 08-04-2021, 06:32 PM

A have loaded the 3/4oz 12ga load listed in the Claybusters data for a couple of years, Remy Gun Club 15gr red dot 1200fps @ 5600psi. 209P Remington primer. I have substituted Cheddite primer and figure the PSI may be 1000 psi higher but still in my comfort zone.