I use these bismuth loads in my two sixteens, a 1949 M12, and my 1959 Antonio Zoli sxs. Not sure if they're considered 'vintage' or not?
Precision Reloading
16ga. Win CF hull 2 3/4"
Win 209 primer
18.5 grns 800x
WAA16 (or Rem SP16 Wad for lower presures)
1 oz. bismuth
Fold crimp
1,300 FPS
11,400 PSI
Lyman's 5th?
16ga. Win CF Hull 2 3/4"
Win209 primer
20 grs Unique
Rem SP16 wad
1 oz. bismuth
Fold crimp
1,250 FPS
10,300 PSI
16ga. Win CF Hull 2 3/4"
Win209 primer
21.5 grs 800X
Rem SP16 wad
1 oz. bismuth
Fold crimp
1,270 FPS
9,800 PSI
BPI load
16ga. Chedite hull 2 3/4"
Win209 primer
24 grns IMR 7625
BPI Z16 wad
1 oz. Bismuth
Fold crimp
1,250 FPS
9,400 PSI
I've shot these loads, and put down many a diver duck, including golden eyes. Fourtunately, I bought 36lbs. of Bismuth when I had the chance, so I'm good for a few years.
D.
Last edited by dal; 08/24/15 10:53 PM.
