Thread: PT1044 v. SP-10
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Unread 06-26-2021, 07:24 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Victor Wasylyna View Post
Today I was sorting through my reloading components and found a bag of PT1044 wads. I must have purchased this bag before finalizing some nice short ten loads using the SP-10 wad. Now that components are in short supply, I am wondering if I can swap the PT1044 for the SP-10. Anyone have any relevant pressure data/insight?

-Victor
I found very few tested loads using that wad which I believe has been sold with other names in the past; Deci-Max and VP100. I have substituted it for an SP10 with the Fed hull 1 1/8 ox 19 grain Red Dot load without issue. Pressure on that load being 6700 psi leaves some room to make such a deviation in my mind. Dimensions are extremely close to the SP10. I think I had to use just a little bit more filler to get a proper crimp. Worked fine.
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