Author Topic: upland bird dog blanks load data (Read 606 times)

lakelarish · « **on:** February 13, 2004, 12:59:40 AM »

I am trying to find load data for 20 & 12 GA. blanks for training my lab puppy for upland birds. does anyone know of the components and data to load these training blanks

thanks

Mr. 16 gauge · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2004, 12:59:40 PM »

I got these out of an older book; they are slightly modified, as some of the components are no longer available. But I have loaded them as listed without any harm.

12 gauge:

Winchester polyformed hull; Remington 97 primer; 32.0 grains Hi-Skor 700-x; 9 to 12 Nitro card wads (depending on thickness) until a proper crimp is achieved.

20 gauge:

Winchester Polyformed hull; Remington 97 primer, 21.0 grains Hi-Skor 700-X; 9 to 12 nitro card wads (Depending on thickness) until a proper crimp is formed.

Forget all those loads that recommend corn meal, flour, bird seed, ect in the place of shot. It should also be noted that EVEN THOUGH THESE LOADS ARE BLANKS, THEY STILL PACK ENOUGH POWER AT CLOSE RANGE TO KILL. Good luck with your training.

lakelarish · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2004, 01:33:05 AM »

thanks for the load data.
i have found and have all parts except i can not find the Remington 97 primers.
what are some subsitutes for these primers.

i have on hand win 209 and rem 209p sts

will ether of these work

thank again

Mr. 16 gauge · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2004, 11:17:10 AM »

The Remington 209Ps should work fine.