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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Is there any data using Alliant's e3 powder in 16 ga? |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:26 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2006
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Location: SE Pa
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I wanted to try reloading some loads using e3. Alliant does not have any on their site. Is there any available data? I prefer the Fiocchi hulls, but can use any of them. Also, I may make some loads up and submit them to Tom Armbrust, but need a general idea of what to use.
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:54 pm
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Location: Minnesota and Florida
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Last edited by MaximumSmoke on Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:48 pm
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Location: Central Missouri
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Hello Bigkev :
Tony is correct in being cautious , dont venture in to the 24 , 26 , or 28 gram arena with this powder but it will be suited for the 18 ,19.5 , and 21 gram arena's
I certainly would not exceed 17 grains in the 21 gram load and would look at the 14-16.5 grain area instead .
I think this will be a very good powder for the lighter loads but for heavans sakes dont ever attempt to make it something it isn't , this is a fast powder and you should use it as it should be used ( light payloads only )
Regards Charles |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:55 pm
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Joined: 25 Jun 2006
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Location: SE Pa
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Thanks for the info guys. I have no stake in e3 but have heard good things about it. I have submitted plenty of loads to Tom, so I am familiar with the process. I have a new 16 so I am not so concerned with the pressures. I am looking for a good all around hunting load in 7/8 to 1 oz. with moderate recoil in the 1200 fps range. Maybe e3 is not the answer. I have always liked Int Clays and Unique. I have also heard good things about Accurate's Nitro and yes, I know it is hot, but clean. I shot some loads tonight through my 12 and liked them very much. Thanks for your help! |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 5:58 pm
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Joined: 30 Mar 2009
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Location: central oregon
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IMR PB is an extremely versatile powder well suited to the 16. I'm using it for 3/4 oz up to 1 1/16 oz loads. It is also excellent for 27 yard 12 ga loads or backers and Annies. |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:18 pm
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Last edited by MaximumSmoke on Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:40 pm
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Joined: 06 Mar 2008
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Location: 17603
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Kev,
Green Dot IMHO is much more suited, particularly for light loads, and there IS published/tested data for it. I've put over 1000 rds downrange of it behind 3/4oz and Charles" wad.
That being said, I want to try some Clay Dot with the DR16 and 3/4oz.
Tony,
I'd be interested in your extrapolation/opinion of using 18gr of Clay Dot in a 2 3/4" Cheddite with a hot primer, Rio's in my case, and the DR16.
Cheers,
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:47 pm
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Joined: 09 Jul 2009
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Location: Central CT
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Hi Gents,
I am new to this website.
There is a fellow hunter from my area that told me about this website and the DR16 wad and 3/4 oz. loads and he uses 17.0 grs. of American Select, with Cheddite hulls, and Winchester primers.
Nice load, I use it in my 16 ga. Citori.
I just wanted to pass along some information. |
_________________ Mark, Dogchaser37 |
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Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:03 pm
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Location: central oregon
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[[ ShootingSioux]] "If you only load a couple hundred a year, the high cost of PB is a nit alongside the benefits of its nice behavior."
True. But I am shooting a 1925 Ithaca Flues - PB develops pretty low pressures compared to other powders of about the same speed. Cost is not a factor in an old gun like mine. |
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:10 pm
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Joined: 09 Jul 2009
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Location: Central CT
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I have about 4 lbs. of PB, does anyone have any data for 7/8 oz. load with the DR16 wad in a Cheddite, or where I could find the data for that load. |
_________________ Mark, Dogchaser37 |
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:47 pm
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Location: Hoosier state
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huntNnut,
the current Win xpert hull is a cheddite. Just reloaded a bunch of Cheddites with the PB data from Hodgdon as listed for the Win hull.
Jeff |
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Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:57 pm
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Joined: 09 Jul 2009
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Location: Central CT
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Thanks, I will try the Hodgdon website again. I saw the data but, I didn't know that the new Winchesters are really Cheddites. |
_________________ Mark, Dogchaser37 |
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