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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.
13 Μαΐ 2024 · 3 dram shotgun ammo refers to the powder charge weight in shotgun shells. It indicates that the shotgun shell contains 3 drams (equivalent to approximately 87.5 grains) of powder. The dram measurement is often used with shotguns, providing a standardized measure of powder load.
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.
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?
