16-Gauge Master Field Loads

High-performance field loads designed for upland game. 

These speedy loads are comfortable to shoot and are field-lethal.  To be effective, the shooter does not require the cloud-of-shot load in order to take a pheasant, Hun, pigeon, dove (et al). Remember that only five striking pellets of substantial energy are more than enough to take these birds.

Note: The #7 nickel-plated lead pellet has greater striking power than most shooters realize and is not used often enough for upland hunting.  The smaller pellet choice also allows the use of a 1/8” felt wad (#1221820) under the shot, which serves many functions - including reducing setback, reducing felt recoil, easing pellet deformation, and simply creating an ideal shot level for the final crimp. 

Load# 170419-9333   

HULL:   Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER: CHED209

PROPELLANT: (HODGDON) UNIVERSAL CLAYS 24.0 gr.  

WAD:  Z16

SHOT: Lead 7/8 (382 gr.) #7, #6 or #5     

CRIMP:  Fold – 6 point (plus OS16 unless a felt wad 20-gauge wad is used under the shot.) 

RESULT: PSI 10600  FPS 1500

LOAD# 170419-9334

HULL:  Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER:  CHED209

PROPELLANT: (ALLIANT) UNIQUE 26.0 gr. 

WAD:  Z16 + 1/8” 20ga felt wad under shot

SHOT:  Lead 7/8 oz. (382 gr.)  #7 used. 

CRIMP:  Fold – 6 point

RESULTS: PSI 10900  1530 FPS

Load# 170419-9335

HULL:  Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER: CHED209

PROPELLANT: (ALLIANT) UNIQUE 24.0 GR.  

WAD: Z16  

SHOT: Lead 7/8 oz. (382 gr.)  #5  

CRIMP:  Fold + OS16  

RESULTS: PSI 10400  FPS 1460       

Load# 170419-9336

HULL:  Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER: CHED209

PROPELLANT: (ALLIANT) UNIQUE 22.0 GR.   

WAD: Z16

SHOT: Lead 7/8 oz. (382 gr.)  #6

CRIMP:  Fold + OS16  

RESULTS: PSI 9000  FPS 1375         

Load# 170419-9339

HULL:  Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER: CHED209

PROPELLANT: (ALLIANT) GREEN  DOT 20.0 GR.  

WAD: Z16 

SHOT: Lead 7/8 oz. (382 gr.)  #6 

CRIMP:  Fold + OS16           

RESULTS: PSI 10600  FPS 1400       

Load# 170419-9343

HULL:  Cheddite 16 ga. 2.75”

PRIMER: CHED209  

PROPELLANT: (HODGDON) IMR GREEN 20.0 GR.  

WAD: Z16

SHOT: Lead 7/8 oz. (382 gr.) #5  

CRIMP:  Fold + OS16  

 Cheers! 

-The Curmudgeon

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WARNING: BALLISTIC PRODUCTS, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL POSSIBLE LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ACTUAL, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL, RESULTING FROM USAGE OF INFORMATION OR ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, LABELS, CATALOGS, TESTING REPORTS AND BOOKLETS.  USE DATA AND ADVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH CAUTION. WHERE DATA LIST SPECIFIC COMPONENTS, NO CHANGES OR SUBSTITUTIONS FOR THESE COMPONENTS CAN BE MADE WITHOUT RISKING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE LEVEL OF BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE AND/OR SAFETY OF THE LOADS SHOWN.  FOLLOW LOADING DATA EXACTLY AND DO NOT SUBSTITUTE COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, LIMITED OR FULL, AND WE DISCLAIM ANY SUCH WARRANTIES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE AND OTHER STANDARDS OF RELOADING MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTS WITH SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR BYSTANDERS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WE DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR HANDLOADED SHOTSHELLS AS WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER ANY OF THE NUMEROUS POSSIBLE VARIATIONS IN COMPONENT PRODUCTION LOTS, IN TOOL AND DIE DIMENSIONS, IN YOUR LOADING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES. THE INDIVIDUAL RELOADER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY VARIATION THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY ASSEMBLED AMMUNITION. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO SHOOTER AND BYSTANDERS, THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN GUNSMITH-INSPECTED GUNS DESIGNED FOR MODERN SHOTSHELLS. IF GUN FAILS TO FIRE, KEEP POINTED IN SAFE DIRECTION FOR 30 SECONDS, THEN UNLOAD CAREFULLY. WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION AND OBSERVE PROPER GUN SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. ALL PRODUCTS SOLD “AS IS”.