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Unread 06-30-2020, 07:13 PM   #1
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Are the RST 2 3/4 inch paper shells the same as Federal paper shells? Anybody reload the RST paper shells?
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I don't have a fired RST to compare volume with the Federal.

RST Pigeon Load, Federal Gold Medal 02.jpeg

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To me, the Federal looks like a much better hull. I prefer the aroma of the Federals.
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The internal dimensions of the RST (Cheddite) Paper shells are the same as their plastic hulls.
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I THICK they are a straight walled hull, and then can be reloaded like a Federal hull. If you're reloading at mild pressures it shouldn't make any difference. JMHO
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They are a straight walled hull, but the base height is very likely not the same as the Federal, so you can't just switch back and forth with the same wad.
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Maybe someone who has both can measure. With the 10ga I treat all the hulls, Fed, Win, and Rem all the same. There is slight differences but not enough to make crimping a problem. A little hole in the center on some.
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I've got a good recipe using the Federal paper hulls. They are so easy to reload. I ordered 10 flats of RST Paper Trap shells for registered handicap and was just wondering if they would be interchangeable. Probably doesn't matter because I've got plenty of the Federal's.
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John I'm with you on reloading the Federal paper hulls. I do not reload them very often but I sure do enjoy it, seems like the end result is always perfect and they are a joy to shoot. While I cannot comment on the comparison you are seeking between the two hulls I can tell you this, the RST trap loads you referenced will kill turkeys dead, really dead. Scientifically tested in a Parker of course.
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Just load some up and see if everything fits. If you're now loading at mild pressures I'm sure you can't hurt anything.
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I would like to buy some Federal paper 1oz shells but cannot seem to find a source. Can anybody suggest a source?
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