10g. Reloading question
Using 2 7/8" Federal and Chedite hulls and the SP-10 wad with 1 1/8 oz lead shot I need to fill the wad to get a good crimp. I have been experimenting one or two or even three 1/8" fiber wads to fill the bottom of the wad to raise the shot to get a good crimp. I have varied the number of fiber cards and adjusted with a 3 to five Cheerios. I can get a good crimp. Playing around I tried 4 red kidney beans in the bottom of the SP10 wad, 1 1/8 shot on top and got the best crimp. I am concerned it might affect the pattern. It is too cold right now to go out and test it and it is perfect weather to spend time reloading.
I am hoping someone has tried beans as a filler at the bottom of the shot cup and will chime in with their experience with their pattern or effectiveness. It is certainly less expensive and since they easily fall down past the wad fingers it is actually easier to use.
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