Miculek describes Dram Equivalent as simply how much gun powder is in the load or cartridge.

Nov 15, 2003 · A 2 1/2 dram equivalent, for example, gives a very different velocity in 12 gauge than it does in 20, different again for 16, etc. Best to ...

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.

Here's a break down of some terms such as gauge, brass and length, which can help you better understand shotguns and shotgun shells.

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 ...

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 ...

May 6, 2016 · A dram was a measure of charge for black powder. A shell with a 3 dram equivalency, means the shell has the same power as a black powder shell ...

May 30, 2011 · Drams or more accurately, dram equivalent, refers to an archaic measurement from black-powder days. A given volume of black powder would push a ...