Just curious which is going to give you more shot? 1.5oz of 9 or 1-5/8oz of 8x10?
I would say that depends on the ratio of 10's vs. 8's.
Quote from: Jbird22 on January 30, 2019, 04:14:55 PM
I would say that depends on the ratio of 10's vs. 8's.
Yep. I tried duplex loads and was always left dissatisfied.
I would think the blended load should have a higher pellet count...
According to my sources a 1 1/2 oz load of #9 should have 543 pellets.....a 1 5/8 oz load of #8 should have 410 pellets. I can't find the count per oz on #10 shot but a 1 5/8 blended with half #8 and half #9 should come up to right at 500 pellets.....
I would think the 8/10 blended loads should have probably equal the shot that a 1 1/2 oz load of #9's but it all depends on what the mix is...... long story short I don't know. :TooFunny:
Quote from: Jrkimbrough on January 30, 2019, 04:59:14 PM
I would think the blended load should have a higher pellet count...
According to my sources a 1 1/2 oz load of #9 should have 543 pellets.....a 1 5/8 oz load of #8 should have 410 pellets. I can't find the count per oz on #10 shot but a 1 5/8 blended with half #8 and half #9 should come up to right at 500 pellets.....
I would think the 8/10 blended loads should have probably equal the shot that a 1 1/2 oz load of #9's but it all depends on what the mix is...... long story short I don't know. :TooFunny:
What he said
254/oz of 8
360/oz of 9
495/oz of 10
If I was Federal I'd add extra 10s to increase pattern density and draw more attention.
Btw, i have plans on testing both loads this weekend and will post results
Quote from: Gobble! on January 30, 2019, 07:01:46 PM
254/oz of 8
360/oz of 9
495/oz of 10
If I was Federal I'd add extra 10s to increase pattern density and draw more attention.
probably a mix of whatever TSS they could get from around 8's to around 10's. lot to lot who knows.
Only time will tell.
Quote from: owlhoot on January 30, 2019, 07:48:45 PM
Quote from: Gobble! on January 30, 2019, 07:01:46 PM
254/oz of 8
360/oz of 9
495/oz of 10
If I was Federal I'd add extra 10s to increase pattern density and draw more attention.
probably a mix of whatever TSS they could get from around 8's to around 10's. lot to lot who knows.
Only time will tell.
Nitro and Environmetal 100%. Ferderal probably true too.
I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would shoot 10 unless it's for a 410 or to shoot paper.
Quote from: Gooserbat on January 31, 2019, 01:53:57 AM
I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would shoot 10 unless it's for a 410 or to shoot paper.
I didn't have complete trust in my 5 year olds shooting ability last year so I decided to load him 10s instead of 9s in a 20 gauge to pack another 150 pellets in his shell. It worked out well. He will shoot 10s a few more years.
But I agree I do not see a benefit, for a competent shooter, using 10s in anything larger than a .410.
Quote from: Gooserbat on January 31, 2019, 01:53:57 AM
I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would shoot 10 unless it's for a 410 or to shoot paper.
So your saying that the 10's are too light for some hunting situations?
I know there was a post a while back where an individual shot 9.5 out of 410 and got a decent (140 in the 10") pattern at 35 but said his pattern pellet count at 40 was about half that. That was an Apex load I believe. That was a huge drop in pattern I thought.
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l609/Jrkimbrough81/87AB4A98-4183-4395-BDBA-51479537B218_zpsho4jimun.jpeg) (http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Jrkimbrough81/media/87AB4A98-4183-4395-BDBA-51479537B218_zpsho4jimun.jpeg.html)
that's a very nice pattern
Good pattern there . Also looks like about 530 pellets on the paper.
Solid setup.