Industrial 8 Gauge Ammo

[Tom Archer]

I'm not into 8-bores, but it is my understanding that 8-gauge shells marked "industrial" are NOT intended to be fired in a sporting gun; and I also understand that the brass portion of the shell case has been modified so that they will not fit the chamber of a sporting 8-bore guns. But they do have some value; so if they were being offered to me gratis, I'd certainly take them. Don't know what I'd do with 'em; but I'd take 'em.

[edgarspencer]

These shells were used for 'blowing' the plug on open hearth furnaces in steel mills. The plug is what held the molten metal back until tapping time. They are almost always a steel shot charge, akin to 0000 if memory serves. They are loaded to a very high pressure, and I'd venture to say would open up any sporting gun.
Whether the cases can be re-used, I couldn't say. They were also loaded in 4 bore cases.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

I load and shoot 8 bores and the cases cannot be used without modification. all us 8 bore shooters modify these cases as regular sporting case are no longer available. i would gladly use these in my 8 bore- not as is of course!!!