The 8-gauge loads given in my 1903 UMC ammunition catalogue with black powder were --
5 drams-----------1 1/2 ounces of shot
5 1/2 drams-------1 3/4 ounces of shot
6 drams-----------2 ounces of shot
6 1/2 drams-------2 ounces of shot
6 1/2 drams-------2 1/4 ounces of shot
7 drams-----------2 ounces of shot
7 drams-----------2 1/4 ounces of shot
Loaded with Bulk Smokeless powders you could get --
5 drams (meas.)--- 1 1/2 ounces of shot
5 1/2 drams (meas.)1 3/4 ounces of shot
6 drams (meas.)----2 ounces of shot
No mention of case length is given on the page of 8-gauge loaded shells. The UMC "Expert" empty primed cases were available in 8-gauge 3 1/4 inch for $25 per 1000, and from 3 1/2 to 4-inches for $28 per 1000. The UMC Best brass 8-gauge case was available in 3-inch for 18 cents each, and 3 1/8 to 3 1/2 inch for 20 cents each.
Last edited by Researcher; 05/15/08 05:26 PM.
