2 1/2 inch 12 Gauge Documented Loads Only

[Kirk Mckinney]

Thanks Paul for the input. I really didn't start this thread for me as I have the 2 loads listed at the top of the thread. But I started this thread for those who in the future will be looking for these vintage loads. I spoke with IMR and Alliant Powders and both told me not to change anything on their loads ( By the way it looks like Alliant put up a new listing of their loads) or it would be done at my own risk. I understand everyone on here has a greater knowledge of reloading than me. But now that I have 2 set loads I can branch out from there like probably most with years of experience did in the beginning. Anyway I have a lot of goods things in the mail from Precision Reloading and as soon as I get back from Cabo I can begin " Getting off into it ". I plan on trying the loads at the beginning of this thread and making one with fiber wad and sending to the guys at Precision for testing. Also a 3/4 oz load. But right now I am headed to the Sea Of Cortez for some fishing and R&R.
gentlemen I will see you in the field.

[Kirk Mckinney]

P.S. A guy on ebay has 65lbs of 7 /15 and 8 shot reclaimed for $85.00 free shipping with good reviews. I got one and he has several left

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Kirk Mckinney

P.S. A guy on ebay has 65lbs of 7 /15 and 8 shot reclaimed for $85.00 free shipping with good reviews. I got one and he has several left

I wonder how 'once fired' shot could produce good results with a significant percentage of the pellets being deformed from that first compression of being fired and the resulting squeeze through trap chokes.... And then the same thing again when it is fired a second time






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[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I wonder how 'once fired' shot could produce good results with a significant percentage of the pellets being deformed from that first compression of being fired and the resulting squeeze through trap chokes.... And then the same thing again when it is fired a second time
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You will not see a difference out to thirty yards. There has been plenty of pattern testing on it. It's plenty good enough for skeet and trap singles.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

I wonder how 'once fired' shot could produce good results with a significant percentage of the pellets being deformed from that first compression of being fired and the resulting squeeze through trap chokes.... And then the same thing again when it is fired a second time
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Dean, I'd think that shot would be perfect for spreader loads.

[Paul Harm]

With all the legal problems today I can understand the powder companies not wanting to ok loads that aren't tested. Thanks for the heads up on the shot.

[Kirk Mckinney]

Yes your right about everyone having to be lawyered up these days. I am going to try some of those light loads on the powder manufacturers websites and have them tested first as soon as I get my stuff. Does rolled crimping work well? I dont think Ive ever seen it or how its done. I will check it out on youtube. You maybe right that may be the way to go..Also Cabelas has the sizemaster for $236 . It wont discount it till you put it in the cart....just incase you need one.

[Kirk Mckinney]

Paul I just watched a youtube video of roll crimping with a bpi tool... I looks simple . can you re- reload them after you shoot a roll crimped shell or are they no good after that. wow I think that would be a good way to crimp...thanks for the suggestion.

[C.O.B.]

Morris once told me RST meant Really Smashes Targets but in reality it was the name the company had when he bought it.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Kirk Mckinney

Paul I just watched a youtube video of roll crimping with a bpi tool... I looks simple . can you re- reload them after you shoot a roll crimped shell or are they no good after that. wow I think that would be a good way to crimp...thanks for the suggestion.

It is easy to use

I reload mine but I need to expand the mouth a little to get the wad to load smoothly