The famous MB powder, in its two version of speed vivacity, loads alI the line models. From the light charge of the MB Light to the heavy one of the 38 gr. MB Winter.
This line presents also 4 models loaded with felt wad. A plastic couvette on the powder provides a perfect gas proof. This wad compounding shows optimal performance at short and medium distances, but the models with medium big pellets are used since years, from hunters, also fur demanding shots.
GIGANTE(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 12 mm | 65 mm (2 5/8 inch) | MB 32 | 32 g (1 1/8 oz) | C+F | 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 | o | 25/200 | 65, 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 12 mm
Case: 65 mm (2 5/8 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 32 g (1 1/8 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4
Crimp: o
Box: 25/200
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 65, 70, 73, 76, 89
Recommended for prize game and medium-distance shooting.
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Recommended for prize game and medium-distance shooting.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 580 bar
Speed m.1/full = 390 m/s (1279 fps)
GAME
TRICOLOR (CARTONE)(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 16 mm | 67 mm (2 5/8 inch) | MB 36 | 34 g (1 1/5 oz) | C+F | 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 | o | 10/200 | 65, 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 67 mm (2 5/8 inch)
Powder: MB 36
Lead: 34 g (1 1/5 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4
Crimp: o
Box: 10/200
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 65, 70, 73, 76, 89
Cartridge which adopts the cardboard case, it is loaded with a felt wad and satisfies a very wide range of needs.
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Cartridge which adopts the cardboard case, it is loaded with a felt wad and satisfies a very wide range of needs.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 650 bar
Speed m.1/full = 395 m/s (1296 fps)
GAME
GREY PARTRIDGE
shot 8
shot 7
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
SUPER GIGANTE 36N(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 20N mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 32 | 36 g (1 1/4 oz) | C+F | 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 | o | 10/100 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 20N mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 36 g (1 1/4 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3
Crimp: o
Box: 10/100
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
MB Super Gigante, loaded with nickel pellets for an high penetration, thanks to a special felt wad, provides optimal shot patterns also at medium distances.
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MB Super Gigante, loaded with nickel pellets for an high penetration, thanks to a special felt wad, provides optimal shot patterns also at medium distances.
SHOT MATERIAL Nickel Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 750 bar
Speed m.1/full = 400 m/s (1312 fps)
GAME
GREY PARTRIDGE
shot 8
shot 7
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
TRICOLOR(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 20 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 32 | 36 g (1 1/4 oz) | C+F | 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 0 - 8½ | o | 10/100 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 20 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 36 g (1 1/4 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 0 - 8½
Crimp: o
Box: 10/100
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
The Gigante's elder sister, but with 36 g. of shot in a 70 mm. case.
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The Gigante's elder sister, but with 36 g. of shot in a 70 mm. case.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 750 bar
Speed m.1/full = 400 m/s (1312 fps)
GAME
MB LIGHT(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 8 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB modificata | 30 g (1 1/16 oz) | PC | 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 8 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB modificata
Lead: 30 g (1 1/16 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Particularly suitable for persons sensitive to recoil, it is the "softer" cartridge in the MB line.
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Particularly suitable for persons sensitive to recoil, it is the "softer" cartridge in the MB line.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 550 bar
Speed m.1/full = 405 m/s (1328 fps)
GAME
MB CLASSIC(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 12 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 32 | 32 g (1 1/8 oz) | PC | 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 12 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 32 g (1 1/8 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Suitable for demanding shots for fowl ranging from small migratory birds to classic sedentary game.
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Suitable for demanding shots for fowl ranging from small migratory birds to classic sedentary game.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 550 bar
Speed m.1/full = 407 m/s (1335 fps)
GAME
MB EXTRA(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 16 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 32 | 35 g (1 1/4 oz) | PC | 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 35 g (1 1/4 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Loaded with a wide range of shots, it satisfies a wide range of needs.
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Loaded with a wide range of shots, it satisfies a wide range of needs.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 690 bar
Speed m.1/full = 405 m/s (1328 fps)
GAME
COMMON SNIPE
shot 10
shot 9
shot 8
GREY PARTRIDGE
shot 8
shot 7
MB DISPERSANTE(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 16 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 32 | 33 g (1 1/6 oz) | PD | 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 32
Lead: 33 g (1 1/6 oz)
Wad: PD
Shot Type: 9 - 8 - 7 - 6
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
This cartridge has a wad with a plastic dispersion element producing an efficient dispersion even at 15-20 meters.
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This cartridge has a wad with a plastic dispersion element producing an efficient dispersion even at 15-20 meters.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 690 bar
Speed m.1/full = 405 m/s (1328 fps)
GAME
MB DISPERSANTE CAL. 20(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 20 | 16 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 36 | 27 g (15/16 oz) | PD | 9½ - 8½ - 7½ - 6 | * | 25/200 | 70, 73, 76 |
Gauge: 20
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 36
Lead: 27 g (15/16 oz)
Wad: PD
Shot Type: 9½ - 8½ - 7½ - 6
Crimp: *
Box: 25/200
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76
This cartridge has a wad with a plastic dispersion element producing an efficient dispersion even at 15-20 meters.
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This cartridge has a wad with a plastic dispersion element producing an efficient dispersion even at 15-20 meters.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 800 bar
Speed m.1/full = 400 m/s (1312 fps)
GAME
MB LONG RANGE(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 20 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 36 | 36 g (1 1/4 oz) | PC | 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 0 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 20 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 36
Lead: 36 g (1 1/4 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 0
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Ideal for migratory or sedentary hunting that demands difficult shots at prized game.
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Ideal for migratory or sedentary hunting that demands difficult shots at prized game.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 660 bar
Speed m.1/full = 408 m/s (1338 fps)
GAME
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
HARE
shot 7
shot 5
shot 4
shot 3
MB DUAL POWER(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 20 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 36 | 18+18 g (5/8 + 5/8 oz) | PC | 7+4 - 6+3 | * | 10/200 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 20 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 36
Lead: 18+18 g (5/8 + 5/8 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 7+4 - 6+3
Crimp: *
Box: 10/200
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Loaded with two 18 g. layers of different diameters. This combinaison makes it ideal for long-distance shooting.
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Loaded with two 18 g. layers of different diameters. This combinaison makes it ideal for long-distance shooting.
SHOT MATERIAL Piombo Nichelato + Piombo Temperato Nero
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 750 bar
Speed m.1/full = 408 m/s (1338 fps)
GAME
MB WINTER 38(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 20 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB 36 | 38 g (1 3/8 oz) | PC | 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 20 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB 36
Lead: 38 g (1 3/8 oz)
Wad: PC
Shot Type: 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Thanks to its special plastic wad, it is suitable for use under severe winter conditions.
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Thanks to its special plastic wad, it is suitable for use under severe winter conditions.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 750 bar
Speed m.1/full = 410 m/s (1345 fps)
GAME
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
MAJOR DUCKS
shot 5
shot 4
shot 3
MB TRICOLOR CAL.20(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 20 | 16 mm | 67 mm (2 5/8 inch) | MBX36 | 28 g (1 oz) | C+F | 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 | ° | 10/100 | 65, 70, 76 |
Gauge: 20
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 67 mm (2 5/8 inch)
Powder: MBX36
Lead: 28 g (1 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4
Crimp: °
Box: 10/100
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 65, 70, 76
For the 20 gauge lovers, a classic cartidge loaded with 28 grams. Thanks to the felt wad, Tricolor ga 20 provides an optimal shot pattern, respecting the environment.
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For the 20 gauge lovers, a classic cartidge loaded with 28 grams. Thanks to the felt wad, Tricolor ga 20 provides an optimal shot pattern, respecting the environment.
SHOT MATERIAL piombo
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 800 bar
Speed m.1/full = 390 m/s (1279 fps)
GAME
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
MB EXTRA FIBER(+) COMPARE(—) COMPARE
| Gauge | Head Brass | Case | Powder | Lead | Wad | Shot Type | Crimp | Box | Shotgun Chamber (mm) |
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| 12 | 16 mm | 70 mm (2 3/4 inch) | MB | 35 g (1 1/4 oz) | C+F | 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 | * | 25/250 | 70, 73, 76, 89 |
Gauge: 12
Head Brass: 16 mm
Case: 70 mm (2 3/4 inch)
Powder: MB
Lead: 35 g (1 1/4 oz)
Wad: C+F
Shot Type: 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5
Crimp: *
Box: 25/250
Shotgun Chamber (mm): 70, 73, 76, 89
Shotshell with felt wad, expresses effective results at medium distances, but also at demanding one, with extreme chockes.
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Shotshell with felt wad, expresses effective results at medium distances, but also at demanding one, with extreme chockes.
SHOT MATERIAL Black Hardened Lead
AVERAGE BALLISTIC RESULTS
Pressure = 620 bar
Speed m.1/full = 405 m/s (1328 fps)
GAME
WOODCOCK
shot 10
shot 9
shot 8
GREY PARTRIDGE
shot 8
shot 7
PHEASANT
shot 7
shot 6
shot 5
LEGEND
N nickel plated -
DB double base powder -
C+F plastic couvette + felt -
F+D felt + dispersion cross -
PC plastic wad with container
PD dispersant plastic wad -
PCF plastic container wad photodegradable -
PCP plastic precut container wad
PCPA plastic precut container antifreeze wad -
PCPAF plastic precut container antifreeze photodegradable wad
PNC no container plastic wad -
STEEL precut container wad for steel pellets
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