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8 gauge all ready to go.
Unread 05-27-2020, 09:00 AM   #1
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Default 8 gauge all ready to go.

Loaded up my first batch of 8 gauge shells yesterday, ready to give it a go. Winchester hulls, WW 209, 30 grains Clays, SP-8, 2-10 ga .130 card wads, 1 1/2oz #7 1/2 lead.
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They look great .
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Looking good!
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They look pretty
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Have you test fired one yet ? I’m curiouse how they feel recoilwise in your 12-14 pound gun .
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those look really good the recoil should be very light...the Winchester hull when new and reloaded really stand out...charlie
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Craig those shells look great...it makes me want an 8 gauge! Let us know how they shoot.
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Very cool, to be honest, I don't ever remember seeing an 8ga loads.
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I wish my eight gauge loads looked like that.
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Thanks guys will let you know how it goes. My two bigs are on tap for some fun tomorrow.
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