There isn't a whole lot to loading BP shells. If you look at a old measure a 1 1/8oz of shot/ 72grs of BP, 1 1/4oz/82grs, and 1 3/8/ 88grs of BP. You want a little more velocity then use a little more powder. If I remember correctly [ and circlefly doesn't have it anymore on their website ] a 10ga wad was used in a 12ga brass shell. At least the OP and OS wad was 10ga, and a 11ga cushion wad. At least that was the way I did it. I liked a good tight fit and seal for the OP wad, and the same to hold the shot in even though I still glued the OS wad in place. So for a 10ga you'd want 8 and 9 ga wads. At least that's what I'd do for Magtechs. Maybe you have turned shells that are thicker. In that case mic the shells and order the correct size for them. You can email Graig at circlefly for any questions. Good luck - nice to see you're using smoke.
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