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Unread 01-09-2023, 07:58 PM   #1
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Based on the availability of low pressure 16 gauge shell for 2-1/2” Damascus gun I’m thinking of reloading and could use some advice.
Looking for a load that would be similar to the RST falcon lite 1125 7/8 oz
Also opinions on roll crimped
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Bob, I use RST or other cheddite hulls cut to 2 1/2" , SG 16 wad, and Universal 19.5 gr, cheddite or win209 primer . According to Hogdon reloading site this will give you 1125 fps and 7300 psi--just what you are looking for
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Thanks just what I was looking for
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Here's a few more Bob.
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File Type: pdf 16 Ga Recipes.pdf (111.5 KB, 77 views)
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Here's what I use as a grouse load. From the 16g low pressure group.


- MEC 600Jr Mk V
- Cheddite 2.5" (RST)
- Cheddite 209 Primer
- SG16 Wad (Precision-Gualandi)
- 7/8oz shot
- 18.5g Unique
- #29 bushing
- 7166PSI 1172FPS

Any my pheasant load from another PGCA member here:

- MEC 600Jr Mk V
- Cheddite 2.5" (RST)
- Cheddite 209 Primer
- SG16 Wad (Precision-Gualandi)
- 1oz shot (nickel plated for pheasant)
- 18g Longshot
- #18 bushing
- 7270PSI 1200FPS
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Bob, you can also up that Universal to 19.9gr
. Listed at 1175 fps.
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The unique power is good or me as I use it for 28 gauge loads
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Since I have some Alliant powders (Red and Green Dot) on hand, I inquired of that company about a recipe for ¾-ounces of #8 lead shot for clay target shooting.

Here is today’s response (prompt, too, as I sent my inquiry last night!):

“Russell,

Alliant has no tested load data for the 16 gauge for a ¾ ounce load.
Without the tested load data we are unable to make a load recommendation.
Thanks,
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Is Alliant missing a market segment, or are our needs for low-recoil, economical loads for shooting multiple clay targets at the range so negligible that they do not even register as a segment?

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Is Alliant missing a market segment, or are our needs for low-recoil, economical loads for shooting multiple clay targets at the range so negligible that they do not even register as a segment?

Definitely negligible, a subset of clay shooters who also dont seem to be a priority.

There are some green dot loads allegedly tested by Fn16g from the 16 ga forum.
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