This loading is an Alex's idea. It was tested with great instruments. This cartridge is loaded with 32 grams of shot (italian size n° 8). This loading is a classic loading with paper case, felt wad and round clousure, it has great performance as You can see in velocity and pressure data but it does not go over the security range. It can be used for little hunting but if You change the size of shot lead it can be used for pheasants, rabits or others.
Hull		Gauge 12 Mark Cheddite Model T2 Paper Closing Adapted for round closure and crimp clousure Base height 12 mm Total height 70 mm Type Paper case with plane base wad. Primer CX2000 (Hight Power) Details This case is shived but no problem for round clousure
Primer		Model CX 2000 Mark Cheddite Varnish Black Chamber Copper Power Hight power Use It is valid for all the kind of lead basis weight. Note The explosive mixture used does not contain corrosive compounds.
Powder		Model SipeN (Anno 2007) Mark Nobel Sport Color Dark gray Type Double Base Dimension nominal dimension: 0,90x0,80x0,15 mm Density medium gravimetric density: 690 g/l Dosaggio 1,60 grammi Note It is a great powder for every weather.
Wad		In this loading we have used Siarm traditional wads in real felt with couvette for paper case. As You can see we have used a diskof cork (3mm) between 2 felt wads of 11 mm (11mm + 11mm = total 22 mm).
Shot		Number 8 Diameter 2,3 mm Unit weight 0,0717 grammi Type Chilled shot. (*) Use In cartridges for hunting and sporting Details (*) Chilled shot. has a good ballistic efficiency because it reduces the deformations. Dosing 32 grams
Clousure		It was made a round clousure.
Height		The clousure was finished with a spool of brass. As You can see it is very good Its finished height is 64,3mm.
P Max	698 bar
V/1	398 m/s
TC	3177