[W.P.T.]

I used to shoot 1 1/16 oz factory loads, never knew the difference between then and 1 1/8 ... I can't remember the name of the company that made them, but they were good shells ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

[jayco32]

If you use a winchester primer in your 1 1/8 load you are one full grain above Alliant's max listed load which is 18 gr. If you want a load that fast you would be better served with green dot. The pressure on your 19 gr load of red dot would be way up there!

 

[grntitan]

WPT,

You know why we use 1 1/8 oz don't you?

 

[Dave P]

WPT: I am sure he does but I gave some thought to 1 1/16 oz. loads too at one time. The purpose being the elimination to two loads. Never did try it but I can't see why it wouldn't be a viable all around load. Shooting ATA may alter one's feelings.

 

[AveragEd]

If you reload using a recipe for 1-1/8 ounce loads using hard shot, you actually are loading 1-1/16 ounce shells. All shot bushings are calibrated for soft shot, which is heavier than hard shot, so hard shot yields 1-1/16 ounce in those bushings.

Ed

 

[RobertT]

Not going to get into an argument over the matter. Just saying I've had some of my best patterning results with 1 1/16oz loads. Go ahead and use 1 1/8 data, as long as your not shooting a low pressure load to begin with they should work great.

Robert

 

[JACK]

I doctored my extra one ounce bar to drop 1-1/16 by weight. A few less pellets makes for a better crimp. But maybe like Ed says, I am really at a higher number of pellets anyway. I like the 1-1/16 because of felt recoil. less by a significant "feel" amount.

 

[Star4Ever]

I am loading 1 1/16 oz 7 1/2 loads in Win AA and Rem Gun Clubs. I have an adjustable charge bar on my MEC 9000H and the adjustable charge bar allows me to fine tune my load to produce a great and consistent crimp. The result was 1 1/16oz. Works fine. The difference between 1 1/18 and 1 1/16 oz in terms of BB's is very few.

For AA HS with 1 1/16 7 1/2 here is my load
Win 209 primer
Downrange DRA-12 or CB-1118 wad
17.6g CLAYS
AA HS Hull.

Nice load that patterns well and looks good as far as crimp is concerned.

 

[oleolliedawg]

Great load and even corrects buckling issues some reloaders have with new style AA's!!

 

[shot410ga]

Cut up different shells from different companies, You will be surprised at what constitutes a 1 1/8 load.

 

[W.P.T.]

Matt,

Because its not legal to use 1 1/4 ... Have a good one ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

[bluskyshooter]

AA-HS hulls seem to be the way to go - if you are looking for 1-1/16 oz loads. Probably due to the slightly lower volume inside the hull. I get perfect crimps with AA hulls and 1-1/16 of shot (scale weight verified) using the DR Versalite wad and also the OEM Fig8 wad. I am sure other 1-1/8 wads would work as well.

 

[22hornet]

What Ed said. Especially if you are using a MEC loader.

 

[1oldtimer]

I like the 1-3/16 ounce # 6 loads. Grinds targets at the 32-34 yd. line
Clyde

 

[W.P.T.]

1.5 oz works even better but after a box of shells you start drooling all over yourself and even you don't know what you are trying to say ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

[Ajax]

My 1-1/2 game loads come with a written caution and a price from my Dentist.
LOL

Ajax

 

[bossbasl]

1 1/16 oz. loads seemed to be almost totally overlooked in this country whereas in the UK and Continent it is the standard shot load as is the 1 1/8 load in the U.S. I switched to 1 1/16 oz loads about 25 years ago as my "heavy" shot charge for clays (trap, skeet, sporting). I have loaded with PW equipment since 1971 and when PW offered the 1 1/16 oz bushing (5.5) I have never loaded anything heavier. As for a load with this shot charge in a AA hull, Win 209 primer, CB WAA12 equivalent wad and 17.6 gr. Red Dot has always performed very well. I notice a decrease in recoil with no change in target crushing ability even when playing games such as Annie Oakley or Back Up. With this load in either a Ljutic Mono or Simson pre-war Pigeon gun I find that as long as the target is not in the weeds it will be broken if pointed right. I also use this same load for Sporting in a Perazzi MX8 with fixed chokes. With the long history of success with this load I probably won't be loading 1 1/8 oz. loads anytime soon. Best of luck in finding what works best for you and your equipment. Lyle

 

[1oldtimer]

I think it was RIO who loaded the 1-1/16 ounce loads.
Clyde

 

[Tom Strunk]

I believe Kent were the shells loaded with. 1- 1/16 from UK.