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04-08-2016, 04:09 PM | #23 | ||||||
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If I were going to get into loading 12 gauge short shells today I would buy a flat of Federal Gold Medal paper shells and shoot them up in a 2 3/4 inch chamber gun, trim the empties to 2 5/8ths inches overall length and roll crimp them with an antique hand operated BGI (Bridgeport Gun Implement) roll crimp tool available on Ebay for about $20.00. For a load I would choose a published load in the 6500 psi range for the standard Gold Medal hull and adjust the wad height so there is about 1/8 inch from the top of the shot column and the case mouth, insert a .030 over shot card and close the crimp with the roll crimp tool. Total equipment and special reloading supplies (less empty hulls, primers, powder, wads and shot) about $35.00. For wads I would choose a wad designed for a shot weight 1/8th ounce heavier than the load I intend to shoot to compensate for the shorter case length and insure sufficient length for a good crimp.
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04-08-2016, 05:48 PM | #24 | ||||||
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Steve, I have three of the old roll crimpers - still like the new drill press models better. I have about 500 Federal papers and the plastic ones roll crimp much nicer. These are just my opinions - not trying to say you or others aren't right, just my personal experience and what works for me. If someone wants a old style roll crimper let me know - $20 + shipping.
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04-09-2016, 01:15 PM | #25 | ||||||
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I guess I'm a slave to tradition. The drill press models can produce nice looking load but require additional equipment not every new loader has such as drill press and holding fixture. My experience is that paper gives me a more astatically pleasing crimp than plastic especially when using RGL's and Winchester compression formed hulls plus the fantastic aroma of the paper loads, especially when using Unique powder, brings back great memories of my youth.
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04-09-2016, 03:45 PM | #26 | |||||||
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Dean, I'd think that shot would be perfect for spreader loads. |
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04-10-2016, 08:14 AM | #27 | ||||||
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I recently ran across some homemade shot, not real uniform but ranged from 7 1/2 to 9 shot size, very soft, probably pure lead for $1 a pound. I got 250 lbs of it and see no difference in performance. Wish I could find more. Carvel
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