Dram Eq

[armycar01]

in my stevens 940a 12 gauge, i normally shoot shells with a dram. eq. of three. Could i shoot shells with a magnum dram. eq.?




by the way, what does the dram. eq. mean?




thanks for any help
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[.45 COLT]

Dram Equivalent is the velocity of a shot charge that would equal the velocity given with a load of "X" drams of blackpowder.

12 GAUGE

Shot weight -         Dram Equivalent -                    Shot Velocity
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1 Ounce -      2 3/4 -         1,200 FPS

1 Ounce -      3 -         1,255 FPS

1 Ounce -      3 1/4 -         1,290 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   2 1/2 -         1,090 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   2 3/4 -         1,145 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   3 -         1,200 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   Heavy -         1,250 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   3 1/4 -         1,255 FPS

1 1/8 Ounce -   3 1/2 -         1,310 FPS

1 1/4 Ounce -   3 1/4 -         1,220 FPS

1 1/4 Ounce -   3 1/2 -         1,275 FPS

1 1/4 Ounce -   3 3/4 -         1,330 FPS

1 3/8 Ounce -   3 1/2 -         1,240 FPS

1 3/8 Ounce -   3 3/4 -         1,295 FPS

1 3/8 Ounce -   4 -         1,350 FPS

1 1/2 Ounce -   3 1/4 -         1,150 FPS

1 1/2 Ounce -   3 1/2 -         1,205 FPS

1 1/2 Ounce -   3 3/4 -         1,260 FPS

1 1/2 Ounce -   4 -         1,315 FPS

1 5/8 Ounce -   3 1/4 -         1,115 FPS

12 GAUGE  continued

Shot Weight -   Dram Equivalent -      Shot Velocity
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1 5/8 Ounce -   4 -         1,280 FPS

1 5/8 Ounce -   4 1/4 -         1,335 FPS

1 3/4 Ounce -   4 -         1,245 FPS

1 7/8 Ounce -   3 3/4 -         1,155 FPS

2 Ounces -      3 3/4 -         1,120 FPS


I know this isn't complete, I'm still working on it.

Just because a DE is listed here, it does not mean that it is safe for any gun.