spreader loads

[Big Friend Ten (BFT)]

Calvin,

I have used the "X" spreader from BPI in 10 gauge target loads with great success!

Another spreader insert can me made by cutting a plastic drinking straw to the length of the shot column and inserting it.

Any soft plastic in the center of the shot column will compress and subsequently de-compress (correct me if there is a better word) when it leaves the barrel. I would guess the thicker the plastic (within reason) the better.

Evidently it doesn't take much pressure pushing outboard to cause the pattern to spread.

Mark

[Harry Collins]

Mark,

How and when did you insert the X into the wad? I reloaded a box or two of them for Travis Sims in 20 gauge. I tried to load like I do with the SpredR from Polywad by dropping the shot then placing the X on top of it and pushing it in. I never got the knack of it. Travis shot phesant with the loads and said they worked fine. I was afraid they would not because of my ineptness. I never experienced any problem loading with the SpredR. What is your trick?

Harry