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1&1/8 ounce shot, Hodgdon Clays powder 17.6 grains, Rem. 209P primer, Rem. FIG 8 wad, 2 3/4" FIOCCHI, VICTORY, PMC AND NOBEL SPORT PLASTIC SHELLS,

6,200psi, 1,090fps.

1&1/8th oz, Rem STS, Hodgdon 16.9 Clays, Rem. 209P Rem. FIG 8, 6,900 1,090fps

If you decide to use these recipes, go to the Hodgdon site and verify the data.

what hulls are suggested for above load?

Have you started reloading, Ed?

Reload your own. You can load whatever you need. My 12 gauge 1 1/8 oz. loads- I use for everything. Skeet, trap, sporting clays or pheasant.

Concur completely with the-reload your own approach.

Further in terms of the groundwork for reloading, the course of action I followed was to try to keep it simple.

1. Review load data to decide on best hull and wad combinations. Stick with a pressure range, I chose 7,500 PSI to 8,500 PSI. i choose the federal paper hull as I was cutting them to 2.5 inches and roll crimping, There are some good options commonly available for 2 3/4 low pressure both Federal Gold Medal, and Cheddite meet this description. Try to choose a single wad maybe two (1 1/8, 1 oz, 1 spreader). By choosing a single hull and one wad, you truly simplify.

2. Pick a powder that is both good for low pressure and available. Longshot may work for you, though I prefer International and Sporting clays ( a choice that has turned out expensive as the later two are not easily found these days).

3. I took simplicity slightly farther by choosing to load #7 plated or hard magnum shot as my hunting shot for quail, pheasant, and prairie chicken. While I still load some #6 & #5 but 75% of my hunting loads are #7

I saw the shortage and cancellations coming, so I grabbed a large and a small keg of Titewad. That should last me. My problem was/is for 20 gauge. I was using Clays International, so I will be changing to a new powder. Good luck.

Just checked the website that sells ARMUSA, they won't ship to Alaska (or Hawaii) either. Guessing air freight is just too expensive.

What are you wanting the 1 1/8 load for, Little Creek?

Those look like solid, mild-pressure target loads, especially with velocities around 1,090 fps—easy on both the shoulder and older guns. The variation in hulls can matter more than people think, so it’s good you listed them out. I’d definitely echo your point about double-checking with Hodgdon Powder Company before loading anything. Small differences in components can change pressures, so staying cautious is always the smart move.