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. At that measurement, 256 drams of blackpowder weigh one pound. (Trivia bonus!
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Nov 15, 2003 · I also argue that dram-equivalent is specific. It refers to a load developing a specific muzzle velocity (plus or minus a range of tolerance) ...
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Here's a break down of some terms such as gauge, brass and length, which can help you better understand shotguns and shotgun shells.
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Apr 10, 2009 · Dram is a form of measurement of weight. On a box of shotgun shells the reference is Dr.Eq. (Dram Equivalent). It references the velocity of the ...
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Nov 24, 2021 · What is dram and how is it relevant to shotgun shooters today? We'll explain and include a 12 gauge dram equivalent chart.
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Feb 7, 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 ...
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Aug 26, 2022 · Q. Looking at the variety of shotgun ammunition available at my local gun shop, I have noticed that some boxes list “dram equivalent” along ...
Jan 3, 2010 · Dram Equivalent speaks to the relative power a shotgun shell produces by equating its load to the velocity produced by an equivalent load in ...
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