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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.
28 Ιουλ 2023 · Dram is an archaic unit of measurement used in shotgun ammunition to indicate the powder charge’s volume. It was originally derived from the old black powder days when black powder was the standard propellant for firearms.
23 Αυγ 2023 · A box of shotgun shells gives you a lot of information. It’s big, bold, and upfront! The information includes the caliber, the length of the shell, the weight, and the type of shot. Another common addition to the front of that box is a number followed by DR. EQ. Sometimes, it just says DRAM.
27 Ιαν 2018 · This stands for Dram Equivalent. The first shotshells were loaded with black powder. Black powder volume was originally measured in “drams.” When companies switched from black powder to smokeless powder, they placed the Dram Equivalent on the box to give the shooter an indication of shot velocity.
20 Οκτ 2024 · Dram equivalent — “dr. eq.” or “dram eq.” — is a system of measurement used to indicate how many drams of black powder the shell’s smokeless powder charge equals to achieve the same velocity with the same shot charge.
18 Ιαν 2024 · Dram shotgun ammo refers to the amount of black powder in a shotgun shell. It is a measure of the power and pressure generated by the ammunition when fired. What is the difference between dram and gauge in shotgun ammo?
