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02-02-2015, 07:46 AM | #3 | ||||||
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This came to me from another PGCA member, it was a load tested by Tom Armbrust. I would substitute an SP10 wad as they have the same or close dimensions, adjust the filler as needed to get a proper crimp.
Federal Hull Win 209 Primer Deci-Max + .135 + 3/8 Wads Clays 21.1 1 1/8 Lead fold crimp 1217 fps 7640 psi Deci-Max = Ballistic Products VP100 Now called PT1044 |
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02-02-2015, 02:24 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I loaded 5 shells up with these components
Remington Olive drab hulls cut to 2 7/8 Win209 19 grs Clays SP10 with 1/2" 16 ga fiber 1 1/8 oz 7.5s When I go to final crimp, I can hear the shot squishing. I dont know if thats bad or not but my crimps are coming out pretty good (see pictures). I noticed my press was wanting to put 40 lbs of wad seating pressure but I was stopping it at the 30 lb mark. |
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02-02-2015, 05:28 PM | #6 | ||||||
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I think you will find a 1/4" filler wad will give you a good crimp and not compress the load.
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02-02-2015, 05:30 PM | #7 | ||||||
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I tried a 1/4" (slit 1/2" in half) and the crimp was dished. That was the first on I tried. Ill try peeling a tad off the 1/2" and see what that does
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02-03-2015, 07:39 AM | #8 | |||||||
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02-04-2015, 10:57 AM | #9 | ||||||
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If your crimp is dished you need more filler or adjust your drop tube so you don't have any pressure when you seat the wad. A lot of pressure is just collapsing the cushion part of the wad and it will want to push back up after the load is complete. For me, I need a 1/2" from the top of the shot to the top of the shell for 12ga. For the 10ga I like about 5/8". Your shells look fine to me. With a slight dish the shell can't open because the petals are interlocked.
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