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LOAD OF THE WEEK
28ga: Tungsten 18.0 & Steel Duplex
My father was never a big fan of duplex loads. One of the
reasons for this is because many reloaders wanted to attempt
substitutes and take shortcuts. Therefore, let’s start this
LOTW with this statement: NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
The game-changing physics of 18.0 density tungsten has changed
some of our perception of duplex loads. Wad volumes and
shotshells have been built around pellets of lesser density.
This is the reason why small bore shells have really taken
the spotlight when it comes to high-density shot. Duplexing
two very different shot densities allows us to utilize the
proper volume of the shell – even when using high-density
tungsten.
The two loads below are the same, but with one grain of powder
(Lil’ Gun) being the only difference.
Load #11096
HULL: Cheddite
28ga 2-3/4”
PRIMER: Cheddite 209 (CX2000)
PROPELLANT:
Hodgdon Lil’ Gun® 21.5 grains
WAD: TPS 28
SHOT DROP #1 (bottom): ½ oz (219 grains) Steel Shot (#4 used
in the test loads)
SHOT DROP #2: 3/8oz (164 grains) STSS #9 Tungsten 18.0 gr/cc
SHOT DROP TOTAL: Not to exceed 383 grains
ROLL CRIMP: w/OS28
overshot
Results: 1120 FPS 8700
PSI
Load #11095
HULL: Cheddite
28ga 2-3/4”
PRIMER: Cheddite 209 (CX2000)
PROPELLANT:
Hodgdon Lil’ Gun® 22.5 grains
WAD: TPS 28
SHOT DROP #1 (bottom): ½ oz (219 grains) Steel Shot (#4 used
in the test loads)
SHOT DROP #2: 3/8oz (164 grains) STSS #9 Tungsten 18.0 gr/cc
SHOT DROP TOTAL: Not to exceed 383 grains
ROLL CRIMP: w/OS28
overshot
Results: 1185 FPS 10500
PSI
Happy hunting & safe
shooting, -Curmudgeon Jr.
WARNING: Where data contained here, on labels and in catalogs and booklets list
specific components, no changes or substitutions for these
components can be made, except substitutions of shot sizes that
will equate to the same weight charge listed, 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. 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.
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