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24 Νοε 2021 · What is dram and how is it relevant to shotgun shooters today? We'll explain and include a 12 gauge dram equivalent chart. Back in the old days, shooters didn't load shotshells with clean-burning, smokeless propellant.
The term “dram equivalent” is a holdover from the days when shotshells were loaded with blackpowder. Blackpowder is (or at least was) measured in “drams.” This is a weight measure, where 16 drams equal one ounce.
7 Φεβ 2017 · Here’s how you figure dram equivalency: In 12 gauge, a standard 3 dram load with 1-1/8 oz of shot travels 1200 fps. Each 1/4 dram equivalent that you add increases velocity 55 fps. Each 1/8 oz of shot that you add subtracts 35 fps.
28 Ιουλ 2023 · Drams in shotgun ammo are a crucial aspect of determining the performance and effectiveness of the load. Understanding different dram weights and their uses empowers shooters to select the most appropriate ammunition for specific shooting applications.
27 Ιαν 2018 · While less commonly used today, the Dram Equivalent can still give the shooter an idea of the muzzle velocity. This requires knowing the gauge, shot weight and the dram equivalent. An easy-to-use conversion table can be found on the internet .
26 Αυγ 2022 · Looking at the variety of shotgun ammunition available at my local gun shop, I have noticed that some boxes list “dram equivalent” along with shot size and shell length. Can you explain the...
16 Οκτ 2008 · "Dram equivalent" is an archaic measure of how much black powder might be needed to duplicate the performance of this new-fangled smokeless powder stuff. The use of dram equivalent as a measure of the "power" of a shotshell should have stopped 100 years ago, but it persists.
