Learning to relaod shot shells

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Thomas Speight

I'm new at reloading in general, therefore I'm trying to learn as much as possible before I actually start. I have some data sheets for reloads of 10 gauge shot shells that use the abbreviations "NC", "MR" and "FBS". With the possible exception of "NC" I really haven't found anything that matches the other two. I know they are talking about fillers, but would like to know exactly what they stand for. After the laughing could someone kindly enlighten me. Thanks in advance for any help anyone will give me.

I assume you are looking at the short 10ga loads from Sherman Bell. If so he used the following abbreviations: NC = Nitro Card, MR = Mylar Wrap, FBS = Felt Blue Streak Wad (I believe this refers to the tradename Alcan Feltan Blue Streak). PSB = Precision Reloading Buffer Mat'l, BP= Ballistic Products Buffer Mat'l, x10x = plastic over powder card from Ballistic Products.

[Bill Murphy]

Don't look for Alcan Felten Blue Streaks at your local gun store. Consider it to be a generic term for a felt filler wad. What you have to worry about is filling up the shell after inserting a plastic wad. Anyone's felt wad will be fine. Get a list from Circle Fly Wads in PA.