How is 1 1/8th ounce of buckshot heavier than 1 1/8th ounce #6? ;)
You sure those weights are the same? The poster didn’t mention that.
I think I can answer this one.
When I was a kid my dad and I would reload our own shotgun shells.12gauge dads and a 20 for me.
Dad found out how to make our own heavy load shot shells.
First a little more powder meausured in drams and when pushing the paper wad use more pressure on the wad against the powder. When shooting you could feel the difference between reloaded shells.
When comparing buckshot to #6 look on the boxes for the amount of powder in each shell it will be measured in drams.The Buckshot will have more.
It's been a long time since I have reloaded shot shells (35yrs) and would welcome any clarification.
Is it heavier than 1 1/8 oz of feathers too? ;-)