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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.
14 Φεβ 2024 · Dram Equivalent “Dr. eq.” means “dram equivalent,” which is an old way of approximating velocity still used by some shotgunners. It comes from the days when shotguns were loaded with black powder. Back then, shot and powder weights were measured in drams. 16 drams equal one ounce.
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.
11 Μαΐ 2024 · 1. What is dram in shotgun ammo? Dram refers to the unit of measurement for the amount of powder used in shotgun ammunition. 2. How does dram affect shotgun ammo? Dram directly influences the velocity, recoil, accuracy, and effectiveness of shotgun ammo. 3. What are the different dram equivalents?
27 Φεβ 2018 · Shot String: Because pellets are forced into and out of a shotgun’s barrel in a column, the resulting pattern is “strung out” in a horizontal spray wherein some pellets arrive at the target...
