T and F shot for the 8 ga

[Milton C Starr]

My T and F shot from BPI finally came in today the nickel shot is extremely smooth and round so is the super buck. I think the super buck is perhaps harder but im not sure on that. I know it is generally around 12bhn I havnt seen anyone report on the nickel plated shot. However the super buck can be heat treated easily to 20bhn if so desired. I decided to do one shell with a SP-8 wad as I have about 250 of them I havnt ever used. A 10 ga 1/4" fiber wad fits perfectly inside the SP-8 wad almost like they were made for each other. It puts the shot column at the perfect height for roll crimping, I didnt plan to use these too much because I dont know if they are going to be available again but I think it makes for a nice and simple load. Maybe next week I can get to the range and do some testing.