I had read some on the 16 gage forum that the recipes from BPI were less than satisfactory- exhibiting higher than published pressures. Has anyone tried these recipes, I have these powders already?

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/load04-18-11.htm

And the 16-Gauge…

Load# 110418-2978
HULL: FIOCCHI 16-gauge 2.5”
PRIMER: FIO616
PROPELLANT: IMR 800X 20.0 Grains
WAD: Z16 (Mica dust the wad) +1/8 cork 20 in wad base
SHOT: 3/4 ounce (328 grains) ITX#6/#4
BUFFER: none
ROLL CRIMP: N716 card on top of shot
Result: PSI 8300 FPS 1270

Load# 110418-2980
HULL: FIOCCHI 12-gauge 2.5”
PRIMER: FIO616
PROPELLANT: IMR SR7625 20.0 Grains
WAD: Z16 (Mica dust the wad) +1/8 cork 20 in wad base
SHOT: 3/4 ounce (328 grains) ITX#6/#4
BUFFER: none
ROLL CRIMP: N716 card on top of shot
Result: PSI 6800 FPS 1130

Last edited by randy; 08/29/16 08:47 PM.