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please post your recommendations here...

currently available factory loads only, please...

Golly Gee Wilikers....Sure would be useful if someone posted a table with manufacturers, pressures, oz of shot and FPS. Just saying.............

Gee, that would be great
The problem is that the data could well be inaccurate tomorrow as the makers change components. And the U.S. makers decline to share the infro.
But ed will ask again in a few weeks






SAAMI rules
Load weight variations can range from +4% to -7% in game loads and +3% to -5% in target loads; about +/- 1/8 oz. of variation allowed per shell.

Pellet counts per ounce can vary by +/- 10% for both game and target loads.

Load velocity can vary by +/- 90 fps for both game and target loads.

Load pressure - only specifies maximum average pressure for 2 3/4" and 3” shotgun shells will be 11,500 PSI +/- 900 psi, with some maximum extreme variability not to exceed an uber-max of 12,500 psi +/-900 psi
It MIGHT be assumed that loads in general do not vary more than 900 psi, and for low pressure loads likely less

The European makers mostly report speed and fps.
Be cautious as several have 7/8 oz. load with International Skeet and Trap fps
Rio Star Team EVO 12 Gauge 2.75" 7/8 oz is 1340 fps
https://www.ammunitiondepot.com/stt2475-rio-star-team-evo-12-gauge-2-75-7-8-oz-7-5-shot.html

So for the non-deep thinkin' amongst us, if we're trying to lower recoil or use 2 3/4" shells in short chambers - find a 7/8 oz. load at 1200 fps or less and stop worrying
IMHO if your gun can't handle 10,000 psi you probably shouldn't be using it, or should be reloading.

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