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It depends on the gauge and length of the shell, but common 12 gauge shells have between 25-45 grains of powder in.That range is determined by the wt. of shot/slug and the speed you want to shoot.In other word do you want to shoot trap at 1100 with 7/8Oz. shot or a goose upward of 1300fps with 1 1/4 Oz of shot.

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How many grains of gunpowder are in a 12 gauge shotgun shell?

No one answer. That depends on the load and the powder used. Please understand that as used in that sentence, grain refers to a unit of weight, and not the individual grains of powder. Typical charge weights can vary from 17-35 grains.


How many grains of shotgun powder equal a dram of shotgun powder?

Because of the different burning rate of the various types of gun powder used in loading shotshells there is very, very little correlation between the two terms. Shot shell manufactures should have dropped the term 90 years ago.


How many grains of gun powder are in a twelve gauge shell?

What size shell in legnth are you asking about?


Is it legal to sell shotgun shell powder and shot?

yes-of course


How many grains of powder are in a 12 gauge 2 34shotgun shell?

7000


How do you get the powder out of shotgun shells?

Cut off the top of the shell, remove the shot and the wad, then pour out the powder. Though, I don't know why you would want to.


How do you load a Knight 12 gauge black powder shotgun?

Follow the instruction in the owner's manual. If you don't have one, contact Knight. Good advice, If you don't know how to do it get instruction from a local club member or black powder shooter. Your local gun shop may be able to put you in touch with someone. The loading is just like loading a shotgun shell. I use 60 grains of 2F powder, then an over powder wad or a shot cup depending on what I am hunting, then 1oz of ___ (fill in the blank depending on what you are hunting) shot, followed by an over shot card. Same as a shot shell but the barrel is the hull.


How many grains of powder are in 454 grams of powder?

There are approximately 15,432 grains of powder in 454 grams.


How many grains are in 1 pound of gun powder?

There are 7,000 grains in one pound of gun powder. Grains are measured at 437.5 grains per ounce.


How many grains in a gram of smokeless powder?

There are approximately 15,432 grains in a gram of smokeless powder.


What is magnum in guns?

That is a shell with a larger powder capacity based on a previously existing shell. Example: Modern .22s come in short, long rifle, and magnum. The magnum is a bit longer than the long rifle and contains a few grains more powder for higher velocity.


How many grains of gun powder are in a 3 inch twelve gauge shell?

With ammunition, the term GRAIN is a measure of weight- there are 7000 grains to a US pound. It does not refer to the number of individual flakes of powder (grains). Load data will vary depending on the weight of shot to be fired, and how hard you want that to shoot- and it also varies depending on which of several powders you use. For example, a 1 oz shot load might use from 20-25 grains of powder X, 22-27 grains of powder Y- and a 1 1/8th oz shot load might use 18-14 grains of X, etc.