I was reading an old book on waterfowl hunting when I read about some of the loads they used in 1874. I was surprised when I read how light they were.
The author recommended 8,9 and 10 gauge guns for waterfowl.
The loads recommended were;
10-gauge, 4 to 5 1/2 drams of powder, I to 1 1/4 ounces of shot.
9-gauge, 4 1/2 drams to 6 drams of powder, 1 to 1 3/8 ounces of shot.
8-gauge, 5 to 7 drams of powder, 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 ounces of shot.
I wonder what those old timers would think of the 28 gauge 1 ounce loads being talked about today?
Pete
