LOAD OF THE WEEK- 09/18/2009   

Getting ready for the open fields requires consideration for changing weather conditions, game reaction(s) and best “fit” of a load.   Here are some special 20 & 16 gauge loads for shifting conditions.     

20-GA OPEN FIELD LOAD (Power 20-gauge) a deadly first shot in any weather.  

Load# 90917-1322                              

HULL:  MULTIHULL 20-gauge 3.00”   

PRIMER: MH209 

PROPELLANT: IMR SR7625 23.0 Grains

WAD:  BW20 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1 1/8 ounce (492 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated small shot #6 & #7)   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

RESULT: 11600 PSI 1280 FPS      

20-GA OPEN FIELDS  

Load# 90220-482                                

HULL:  FIOCCHI 20-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FIO616 

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT STEEL 20.0 Grains

WAD:  VP91 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1 1/8 ounce (492 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated small shot #6)   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

RESULT: 10800 PSI 1200 FPS

20-GA BIG OPEN FIELDS (Rose)

Load# 90915-1320                              

HULL:  FIOCCHI 20-gauge 3.00”   

PRIMER: FIO616 

PROPELLANT: IMR SR4756 26.0 Grains

WAD:  NC20+VP91 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1 1/8 ounce (492 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated small shot #6)   

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

RESULT: 11000 PSI 1275 FPS

16-GA ALL WEATHER, ALL FIELDS   

Load# 90917-1324    

HULL:  FEDERAL 16-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FED209A 

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT HERCO 25.0 Grains

WAD:  SG16 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  7/8 (382 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated small shot)    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 9200 PSI 1410 FPS     

16 - GA FIRST SHOT, ALL WEATHER

Load# 90917-1327                              

HULL:  FEDERAL 16-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: FED209A

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT GREEN DOT 22.0  Grains

WAD:  SG16 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  3/4 ounce (328 grains) Lead (Nickel Plated #7)    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point  OS16 card under crimp (on the shot)

Result: 10200 PSI 1475 FPS     

COLD WEATHER 16 GA  

Load# 90917-1330                              

HULL:  FEDERAL 16-gauge 2.75”    

PRIMER: FED209A       

PROPELLANT: HODGDON INTERNATIONAL CLAYS 18.0 GRAINS

WAD:  Z16 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) Lead (#5 or #6 nickel plated best)    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point plus OS16 card on top of shot 

Result: 10500 PSI 1315 FPS     

PARTING SHOT 16                          

Load# 90917-1333                              

HULL:  FEDERAL 16-gauge 2.75”    

PRIMER: FED209A   

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT HERCO 23.0 Grains

WAD:  Z16 (Mica dust wad.)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) Lead (Nickel plated #6)     

BUFFER:  none   

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point 

Result: 10200 PSI 1355 FPS     

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