1) Pellet size variations allow for +/- one pellet size (+/- .010" dia.) of variation in game loads.
A No. 6 (.110") game load could contain pellets ranging in size from No. 5 (.120") down to No. 7 (.100").
On target loads it allows for +/- ½ pellet size (+/- .005" dia.) of variation; a No. 8 (.090") target load could contain pellets ranging in size from No. 7 1/2 (.095") down to No. 8 1/2 (.085").
2) Load weight variations can range from +4% to -7% in game loads and +3% to -5% in target loads; about +/- 1/8 oz. of variation allowed per shell.
3) Pellet counts per ounce can vary by +/- 10% for both game and target loads.
4) Load velocity can vary by +/- 90 fps for both game and target loads.
Chuck: you might also review the FAQ Shotshells and Shooting section.
Hunter Arms proved Smith guns for modern shotshell pressures.
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