16 Gauge MagTech Load

[Jiminy Cricket]

Hello pards,

 

I'm picking up a Belgian 16 gauge today from my FFL (thanks Dusty Morningwood).  I also received 2 boxes of 16 ga MagTech all brass shells from Ballistic Products along with what I believe are all the shot, wads, and cards I'll need.  I would like to open the floor to opinions on best loads for CAS.

 

My inventory consists of:

 

MagTech 16ga 2.5" Empty Brass Shotshells 

CCI Primers #350 Large Pistol Magnum 

Shooters World Multi Black Smokeless Powder

.125 Maxi Nitro Card - 14ga
Fiber Cushion Filler Wad 1/2" - 14ga

Valu-Lead Shot #6
Factory Lead Shot US #7.5 

Overshot Cards - 13ga

Sodium Silicate Freezable Solution, 40% (Water Glass)

[Crazy Gun Barney, SASS #2428]

Jiminy, I also picked up an older Belgian 16ga from Dusty, old enough to not be proofed for smokeless..  It is a great gun.  I have not used it in a match yet, but I did load up some brass shells.  They shot quite well at the range, kind of a soft load I guess.  only 16ga I ever shot so hard to judge.  Since it is well over a century and a quarter old, I dont feel the need to shoot hot loads in it.  Have not tried them against knock downs yet, but dont think I will have an issue.  Heck, the barrel is almost long enough to reach out and push them over.  My load was a 2.5 lee dipper of FFg (about 38 grains) and 7/8 oz 75 shot.  Same other components as you except I used Elmers Glue All rather than the waterglass.

 

Have fun!

 

[Grizz Henry]

Cricket,

My 16 Ga. CAS load in Magtech brass hulls was with 2F real black powder. This was  a balanced load, 4.3 cc scoop of 2F, 14 Ga. card overpowder wad,  14 ga. fibre cushion wad, 4.3 cc scoop of shot and over shot card.  I used Titebond II waterproof glue, 3 dollops spaced alternately around overshot card and then spread around the entire wad edge making good contact with the sides of the hull .  Because I used this load also for hunting birds, I wanted a waterproof , tightly bonding glue.  Worked perfectly for CAS as well as hunting.  No unglued overshot wads - EVER !

 

If the Shooters World Multi Black BP substitute has a burn rate close or very similar to real BP, you also could do a balanced load as above.  But, some further checking on  that might be in order.  If no data is available I suggest you start with light test loads and work up to a comfortable  load.  

 

The Henry is anxiously awaiting to make your acquaintance !!! BG LOL.

 

Grizz

[Jiminy Cricket]

Thanks gents,

 

I'll assemble a variety rounds this weekend and take them to the range.  

 

Regards,

Cricket