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LOAD OF THE WEEK- 09/05/2009   

BIRD BUSTERS – DUCKS & PHEASANTS!   Featuring the VP60 (a do-it-all) wad.            

One wad offering many treats for the 12-gauge shooter.    

 

EARLY PHEASANT (Lead Shot)

Load# 90831-1241 12-gauge             

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FIO616 

PROPELLANT: IMR SR4756 34.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1-3/8 ounce (601 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated #6 best)   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 10000 PSI 1240 FPS      

 

LATE PEASANT (Lead Shot)

Load# 90831-1240 12-gauge  

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FIO616 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON HS6 33.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (1/8 cork 20ga wad in base) Mica dust wad

 SHOT:  1-3/8 (601 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated #5 best)    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 11000 PSI 1310 FPS     

 

EARLY DUCK (ITX shot)

Load# 90901-1266 12-gauge             

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FIO616 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON LONGSHOT 30.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1-1/8 ounce (492 grains) ITX#4.   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 9700 PSI 1355 FPS     

 

LATE DUCK  (ITX shot)

Load# 90825-1219 12-gauge             

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 3.00”   

PRIMER: FIO616   

PROPELLANT: HODGDON LONGSHOT 32.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1-1/4 ounce (546 grains) ITX#2.   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point  (OS card on shot)

Result: 11400 PSI 1355 FPS     

 

EARLY DUCK (STEEL shot)

Load# 90518-858B 12-gauge             

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FIO616  

PROPELLANT: HODGDON LONGSHOT 30.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1-ounce (437 grains) Steel #3.   

BUFFER:  20 grains MIX#47 buffer   

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 10800 PSI 1500 FPS     

 

LATE DUCK (STEEL shot)

Load# 90518-862B 12-gauge             

HULL:  FIOCCHI 12-gauge 3.00”   

PRIMER: FIO616  

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT STEEL 44.0 Grains

WAD:  VP60 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1-ounce (437 grains) Steel #3.   

BUFFER:  20 grains MIX#47 buffer   

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 10800 PSI 1710 FPS     

 

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