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I have loaded 16 cheddites 6 times and they are still going for the most part. Some are starting to crack at that point and they get tossed.
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10-11-2020, 11:59 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I generally get 4-6 reloads using STS and AA hulls. 20ga AA's only survive 3-4 reloads at most.
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10-12-2020, 12:01 AM | #5 | ||||||
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I reload tapered hull, no base wad Remington's (Gun Club's, STS's, Nitro Gold's) and the early Winchester AA-CF's about 10 times when the ends begin to crack.
Straight walled hulls with base wads RST's, only about 4 times. The RST's would still crimp OK, I just want to be on the cautious side and not have a base wad come loose and go down the barrel. I have cut a couple of them apart tho to see how intact that base wad is. Still nice and firm. I have a good supply of once fired hulls so that influences my decision. |
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10-12-2020, 08:20 AM | #6 | ||||||
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Ditto Bill above for me as well with Remington GCs and STS/Nitros. About 6-7 with RSTs 16 before they split and crack at the crimps. All mine are low pressure 3/4 and 1/2 oz, 12s,16s, and 20s, which I think extends their life somewhat.
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10-12-2020, 09:16 AM | #7 | ||||||
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I think what powder you use has an affect on case mouth life. I've used just about every powder out there and have found Alliant's Extra lite and 20/28 to give the best results. YMMV.
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10-12-2020, 09:45 AM | #8 | ||||||
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I have 5000 STS 20's that I load every year. They are on their 8th loading. I intended to pitch them this year but they still look pretty good so I think I'll go for number 9. Most of their life they were loaded with WSF powder. This year I have switched to Vectan A0 with very good results.
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10-12-2020, 10:53 AM | #9 | ||||||
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I use claydot for 12 as per the inclosed recipe guide and 20/28 for both 16 and 20s. I load 700x and International when the CD and 20/28 are unavailable as per Hogdons reloading. So far, so good.
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10-12-2020, 11:00 AM | #10 | ||||||
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With Remingtons the base wad is part of the shell - there will be no separation. I load Remingtons 95% of the time and really don't count, just know it's plenty of reloads. I usually toss em because they start to look sh!!!y. I also reload Federal papers, but only because they were given to me and I like the way they look. maybe 4 or 5 reloads and the pin holes start to appear by the base.
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