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10 Gauge "Master" Load
Hull :  Federal with paper base wad
Powder :  39.5 grns. (IMR) SR4756
Primer :  Winchester W209
Shot Charge :  1 1/2 ounce steel shot
Wad :  RSI Sam1  10 ga. 3 1/2 in.
plus add two (2) 1/8 in. 12 ga. felts
Velocity :  1,425 fps.
Pressure :  10,700 psi.
Notes : This load performs good in the Gold 10 and the SP 10 with Improved Modified choke. Best with #1 thru T shot. Good long range load with duplex shot charges
Ballistic Products 10 Gauge
Hull : Federal paper base wad
Powder : 46.0 grns Alliant "Steel"
Primer :  Federal 209A
Shot Charge : 1 1/2 ounce steel shot
Wad :  Bp Multi-Metal with
one 1/8 12 ga. felt and buffer mix 47
Velocity :  1,530 fps.
Pressure :  10,900 psi.
Notes : I load this load with #1 steel shot, minus the buffer and felt, add thin over shot card, recessed crimp. Improved Cylinder choke in the Gold 10
TengaOkie
TengaOkie
Alliant 3 inch 12 gauge
Hull : Federal Intergal basewad
Powder :  40.5 grns Alliant "Steel"
Primer : Federal 209A
Shot Charge :  1 1/8 ounce steel shot
Wad :  RSI 3 inch
and add one 1/8 inch  20 gauge felt
Velocity :  1,520 fps.
Pressure :  10,700 psi.
Notes :       
12 Gauge 3 Inch Load
Hull : Active 3 inch
Powder :  40.0 grns Alliant "Steel:
Primer : CCI 209M
Shot Charge :  1 1/8 ounce steel shot
Wad :  BP Multi-Metal 12234
Velocity :  1,590 fps.
Pressure :  10,900 psi.
Notes : I load this with steel #3 shot and found it to a deadly duck load out to fifty yards. How ever, I didn't care for the recoil as it is a might bit on the heavy side for me!
TengaOkie
Mudhole
12 Gauge 3 Inch Load
Hull : Active 3 inch
Powder :   37.0 grns Alliant "Steel"
Primer :  CCI 209M
Shot Charge :  1 1/8 ounce steel shot
Wad :  BP Multi-Metal and no fillers
Velocity :  1,500 fps.
Pressure :  10,900 psi.
Notes: I liked this load at lot, but have settled on a 38.0 grain powder charge with all esle being the same as listed.     
12 Gauge 3 Inch Load
Hull :  Active 3 inch
Powder :  44.0 grns Alliant "Steel"
Primer :  CCI 209M
Shot Charge :  1 ounce steel shot
Wad :  BP Multi-Metal and
one 1/8 inch 20 ga. felt
Velocity :  1,680 fps.
Pressure :  10,400 psi.
Notes :      
Mudhole
Mudhole
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12 Gauge 2 3/4 in. Bismuth Load
Hull:  Federal Gold Medal 2 3/4 in.
Powder : 29.5 grns. SR 4756
Primer :  CCI-209M
Shot Charge :  1 1/8 ounce bismuth
Wad :  BP CSD100 and
one 1/8 in. 20 ga. cork filler
Velocity :  1335 fps.
Pressure :  10,300 psi.
Notes : This load can be used with either #6 or #4 bismuth, I liked the 4's better!
Mudhole
12 Gauge 2 3/4 in, Bismuth Load
Hull :  Federal Gold Medal 2 3/4 in.
Powder :  30.0 grns. SR 4756
Primer:  CCI-209M
Shot Charge : 1 ounce bismuth
Wad :  BP CSD100 and
one 1/4 in. 20 ga. cork filler
Velocity :  1380 fps.
Pressure :  10,100 psi.
Notes : Best shot sizes are #6 and #4, adjust to your shooting ranges.
Mudhole
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