Dr.eq.

[Fixit]

i just picked up some winchester universal shotshells for my new 12 gauge. On the box it lists 12 gauge, 2 3/4 length, 3 DR.EQ. 1 1/8 OZ., and 8 shot


what does the DR EQ mean? im assuming that 1 1/8oz is the weight of the shot? what do they mean by universal?

[Marc]

The dram-equivalent is a standard way of expressing the "power rating" of the shell. Modern smokeless powder is now used, but the dram-equivalent rating is the number of drams of blackpowder that the load is equivalent to. For a given weight of shot, a higher dram equivalent means a higher velocity, and more kick. 2-3/4 dram is ideal for the 16 yard line, and most shooters use 3 dram from the 25 yard line. Trap rules specify a maximum of 3 dram.

[Schutzen]

i just picked up some winchester universal shotshells for my new 12 gauge. On the box it lists 12 gauge, 2 3/4 length, 3 DR.EQ. 1 1/8 OZ., and 8 shot


what does the DR EQ mean? im assuming that 1 1/8oz is the weight of the shot? what do they mean by universal?

The universal referance is prolly to the fact that you could use them for target (trap) or upland game.