LOAD OF THE WEEK- 2009/10/26               

The lab guys knocked themselves out to demonstrate we are missing the boat with the VP20 wad.  (THE VP20 IS A 12-GAUGE WAD!)  Here is a string of creative loads in 12-gauge with the WINAA-HS and REMINGTON STS hulls featuring LEAD shot and ITX NON-TOXIC shot.  The roughed-up interiors of fired target hulls require the soothing action of Mica Wad Slick in order to easily slide in plastic wads.  Use MICA dust!  Dust the wads by placing a teaspoon of the dust in the wad bag and shake the bag.  Job done!  The VP20 wad has an extended cushion area so NUDGE the wad down on the powder for a good fit.  Now, go forth and RELOAD!  

Load# 91026-1501 ITX NON-TOXIC (GROUSE PEPPER)

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: IMR PB 24.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 + X-SPREADER.  (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) ITX#6     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 9400  FPS 1350 

Load# 91026-1502 ITX NON-TOXIC (GROUSE PEPPER)

HULL:  REMINGTON STS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: REM209P 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON INTERNATIONAL CLAYS 20.5 Grains

WAD:  VP20 + X-SPREADER.  (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) ITX#6     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 8700  FPS 1215       

Load# 91026-1504 LEAD (GROUSE PEPPER)   

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON CLAYS 20.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 + X-SPREADER.  (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) Lead Nickel-Plated #7 recommended.      

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 11300  FPS 1310  

Load# 91026-1503A LEAD (GROUSE PEPPER)              

HULL:  REMINGTON STS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: REM209P   

PROPELLANT: HODGDON CLAYS 19.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 + X-SPREADER.  (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) Lead Nickel-Plated #7 recommended     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 10100  FPS 1280 

Load# 91026-1505 PHEASANT ITX NON-TOX               

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: IMR PB 26.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) ITX#4     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 9600  FPS 1435      

Load# 91026-1506 PHEASANT ITX NON-TOX               

HULL:  REMINGTON STS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: REM209P 

PROPELLANT: IMR PB 26.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) ITX#4     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI  8900  FPS 1315   

Load# 91026-1508 ITX NON-TOXIC      

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: IMR PB 24.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) ITX#6     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 9700 FPS 1320       

Load# 91026-1507 ITX NON-TOXIC      

HULL:  REMINGTON STS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: REM209P  

PROPELLANT: IMR PB 24.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) ITX#6     

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 8900  FPS 1245      

Load# 91026-1509 ITX NON-TOXIC      

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON UNIVERSAL CLAYS 25.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) ITX#6 or #4            

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 11200  FPS 1430  

Load# 91026-1510 ITX NON-TOXIC      

HULL:  REMINGTON STS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: REM209P  

PROPELLANT: HODGDON UNIVERSAL CLAYS 26.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20  (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1 ounce (437 grains) ITX#6 or #4    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 10100 FPS 1375   

Load# 91026-1512 ITX NON-TOXIC                  

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON UNIVERSAL CLAYS 27.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  7/8 ounce (382 grains) ITX#6 or #4        

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 10800  FPS 1540  

Load# 91026-1517 PHEASANT LEAD   

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON LONGSHOT  27.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1-1/4 ounce (546 grains) LEAD, Nickel-plated #5 or #6 recommended    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 10400  FPS 1325  

Load# 91026-1518 PHEASANT LEAD   

HULL:  WIN AA-HS 12-gauge 2.75”   

PRIMER: WIN209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON HS6  29.0 Grains

WAD:  VP20 (Mica dust the wad)

SHOT:  1-1/4 ounce (546 grains) LEAD, Nickel-plated #5 or #6 recommended    

BUFFER:  none  

FOLD CRIMP: 8-point 

Result: PSI 10900  FPS 1290  

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