I came across this article by Jon Hollinger awhile back on his Aspen Outfitting Company website; he talks about balanced shotgun loads. Seems to make sense with the lighter game guns. Any comments?
Hollinger's balanced shotgun loads Thanks.
Tim
Much ado about nothing. Shoot enough so that you know what different loads are capable of doing out of your particular gun, then use the load that suits both you and the game the best. For me it is usually:
Doves
7/8 oz. in a 20
1 oz. in a 16
1 oz. in a 12
Ducks
1 1/4 oz. steel in a 12
1 3/8 Bismuth in a 12
Bobwhites
11/16 oz. in a .410
7/8 oz. in a 20
Sporting Clays
1 oz. to 1 1/8 oz. in a 12
1 oz. in a 16
7/8 oz. in a 20
1/2 oz. in a .410
Guns are individuals. They don't all shoot the same load the best just because they have similar dimensions. Patterning tells the truth.
SRH
