Whimple Hunter Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 hi.i want to know waht does the gram size in shotiie shells mean like what does the heavi gram have affect on ...e.g range? k thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 The gram indicates the weight of shot (the number of pellets) in each cartridge. The heavier the load, the more shot you direct towards the target. However you also increase the felt recoil as you increase the load. I don't believe there's much effect regarding range - you just more shot (a denser pattern) at a given range. A 52g magnum will obviously pack a heck of a lot more punch at 40 yards than a 28g load, but then you will experience some teeth-rattling recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 hi.i want to know waht does the gram size in shotiie shells mean like what does the heavi gram have affect on ...e.g range? k thankyou Same Gun shooting: 24gram Light recoil to shoulder 28gram Fair recoil 30gram Slightly more noticeable felt recoil 32gram Getting more sharper 34gram (Old Maximum load) Hurts 36gram Hurts a light weight bloke 42gram Concussion if not careful 53gram Fillings fall out of teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 hi.i want to know waht does the gram size in shotiie shells mean like what does the heavi gram have affect on ...e.g range? k thankyou Same Gun shooting: 24gram Light recoil to shoulder 28gram Fair recoil 30gram Slightly more noticeable felt recoil 32gram Getting more sharper 34gram (Old Maximum load) Hurts 36gram Hurts a light weight bloke 42gram Concussion if not careful 53gram Fillings fall out of teeth. What about 66g? I am shooting that load quite regularly.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Starlight, why on earth are you using 66g cartridges? Are you using a 10-bore (or larger)? Or are you using a 12-bore, and you just like pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 fox? geese maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Have used 64g BB loads through my Baikal Mp-153 for fox. Don't know what ye're complaining about with recoil, hardly feel it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Starlight, why on earth are you using 66g cartridges? Are you using a 10-bore (or larger)? Or are you using a 12-bore, and you just like pain? 3.5", 12g wildfowling load One of my guns is a Zabala wildfowling 3.5" chambered O/U, It also has the facility to fire both barrels simultaneously, as part of its design. I have fired two 46g loads together (Yes thats 92g of shot in the air at one time) I am building myself up to two 66g loads. So if you all want to talk about recoil and pain I'm your man.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 i once fired an elephant gun and that was pretty bad it was an 8 gauge i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Starlight, why on earth are you using 66g cartridges? Are you using a 10-bore (or larger)? Or are you using a 12-bore, and you just like pain? 3.5", 12g wildfowling load One of my guns is a Zabala wildfowling 3.5" chambered O/U, It also has the facility to fire both barrels simultaneously, as part of its design. I have fired two 46g loads together (Yes thats 92g of shot in the air at one time) I am building myself up to two 66g loads. So if you all want to talk about recoil and pain I'm your man.......... You Sir are a nutter! FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 i once fired an elephant gun and that was pretty bad it was an 8 gauge i think Do elephants have guns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Starlight, why on earth are you using 66g cartridges? Are you using a 10-bore (or larger)? Or are you using a 12-bore, and you just like pain? 3.5", 12g wildfowling load One of my guns is a Zabala wildfowling 3.5" chambered O/U, It also has the facility to fire both barrels simultaneously, as part of its design. I have fired two 46g loads together (Yes thats 92g of shot in the air at one time) I am building myself up to two 66g loads. So if you all want to talk about recoil and pain I'm your man.......... I've looked at these things before, are they still available now? It's like the single selective trigger mech, but one of the choices is both barrels at the same time right? How much do they cost? Being a Zabala, I'm guessing not a fortune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Have used 64g BB loads through my Baikal Mp-153 for fox. Don't know what ye're complaining about with recoil, hardly feel it but that shotgun gun really does help absorb the recoil anyway There ain't many semi's that are as easy on the should as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 So why are some cartridges faster then others? do the have a bigger powder load. Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 So why are some cartridges faster then others? do the have a bigger powder load. Sundodger Different powders burn at different speeds. You then have to take the quantity of powder into allowance as well. Typically a cartridge with more lead in will have a slower burning powder. I'm aure Floating Chamber will be along with a better answer soon. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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