Buckshot Alah 8 gauge

[6pt-Sika]

The mold for the slugs I’m using was cut by Accurate as well as my .730” 730 grainer for the 10 gauge . Matter of fact the mold I borrowed a couple years ago and cast the slugs I shot today arrived in the mail today and is now part of my accumulation of stuff . I’ve put $250 in molds for this dinosaur that’s enough for now and besides I’ve met my parameters .

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

The mold for the slugs I’m using was cut by Accurate as well as my .730” 730 grainer for the 10 gauge . Matter of fact the mold I borrowed a couple years ago and cast the slugs I shot today arrived in the mail today and is now part of my accumulation of stuff . I’ve put $250 in molds for this dinosaur that’s enough for now and besides I’ve met my parameters .

Have you tried any large lead shot in the 8 gauge ? I have always read that larger shot stacks more evenly in larger bores .

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Milton C Starr

Have you tried any large lead shot in the 8 gauge ? I have always read that larger shot stacks more evenly in larger bores .

It’s very little difference when compared to a 10 . And no I’ve not tried large birdshot . Just 0 , 00 , 000 , 0000 and 00000 . And once the pair of .415” ball molds arrive I’ll make some 000000 buck .

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

It’s very little difference when compared to a 10 . And no I’ve not tried large birdshot . Just 0 , 00 , 000 , 0000 and 00000 . And once the pair of .415” ball molds arrive I’ll make some 000000 buck .

I ordered some 0000 for the 10 ga BPS I had years ago but they never sent me the ammo . I want to try loading something for coyotes in the 10 gauge but I dont want to put anything too large through the Parkers since its full choked I have read that can be a problem ? But I think something like lead T shot or as Charlie said lead B or BB would be good coyote medicine . I dont have anywhere to try buckshot on deer . The area we have to hunt is mostly hogs and its wide and open , you're looking at about 300 yard shots .

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Milton C Starr

I ordered some 0000 for the 10 ga BPS I had years ago but they never sent me the ammo . I want to try loading something for coyotes in the 10 gauge but I dont want to put anything too large through the Parkers since its full choked I have read that can be a problem ? But I think something like lead T shot or as Charlie said lead B or BB would be good coyote medicine . I dont have anywhere to try buckshot on deer . The area we have to hunt is mostly hogs and its wide and open , you're looking at about 300 yard shots .

I shoot 0000 and 00000 thru all my 10’s no problem . The largest I’ve ever heard of the factory loading for a 3 1/2” 10 was 00 .

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

I shoot 0000 and 00000 thru all my 10’s no problem . The largest I’ve ever heard of the factory loading for a 3 1/2” 10 was 00 .

It was a small custom ammo outfit , they are no longer is business.
I just ran across a odd 10 ga load . https://www.ariaballisticengineering...e-P-p127503785

Thats 3 3/4oz , would love to see what pressure that generates haha .


The 0000 load was basically like this one but from a different outfit .
https://www.warwolfordnance.com/prod...ance-0075-3081


Theres quite a few small custom ammo stores now selling exotic ammo.

I dont currently own a 10 ga 3.5" gun but its interesting to see new ammo developed for it .

I dont have a desire to shoot a 3+oz load out of a 10lb gun either , I done that once .

[6pt-Sika]

I’d used up all the 000000 pellets so decided to cast today .Just finished casting enough of the 000000 balls for 10-12 rounds and seven of the .775” balls . My outdoor thermometer in the shade said 98 . Ran the weed eater around the house while I was waiting for the lead to liquify . Then goterdone as quick as possible !