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    You're right that the proportions of the 20 ga...

    You're right that the proportions of the 20 ga Lyman-style sabot slug are different, but I do like Longbow's suggestion of a rifled choke tube to address this.

    I used to shoot a lot of black...
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    Hi Justin, I foresee much heartache in your...

    Hi Justin,

    I foresee much heartache in your future, as you pursue this elusive Great White Whale of smooth bore accuracy. Perhaps as a way of mitigating the pain and financial calamity, you might...
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    You didn't mention what primers you were using. ...

    You didn't mention what primers you were using. I've noticed a distinct drop-off in primer performance across the board with the uptick in demand lately.
  4. Seems like these could be really nice for...

    Seems like these could be really nice for shooting out of a rifled barrel with 2 robust driving bands and cast from bullet alloy; kinda like the "Italian" or "fire hydrant" style slugs. There are...
  5. I've done lots of duplex loads (and even triplex)...

    I've done lots of duplex loads (and even triplex) like this; in fact, I have a Sharpshooter buckshot mold that casts 00 buck on one side and 4 buck on the other, so combining the two just seemed...
  6. I had the same thought about adding driving...

    I had the same thought about adding driving bands, but I think Longbow has a good point about shifting the balance toward the tail. However, while you're at it, you could cut one driving band way...
  7. Beat me to it, magnumuser! Those loads have...

    Beat me to it, magnumuser! Those loads have worked really well for me in .308, 7.65 Argentine and 7.5 Swiss. I especially like the 4227 load. Very accurate and still plenty powerful. I've also...
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    The one thing that Trail Boss is good for, in my...

    The one thing that Trail Boss is good for, in my opinion, is light loads for obsolete rifle cartridges with little or no data available. It is very handy that you can just fill the case up with...
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    While the standard response is that all powders...

    While the standard response is that all powders have their place, and that's generally how I feel, I have to agree with the OP's assessment of Accurate 2200. I've never had as many hang-fires with...
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    There used to be a lot of interest in loading...

    There used to be a lot of interest in loading very-low-pressure smokeless rounds for old black powder guns, and the powder of choice was PB. However, this has been discontinued, supposedly for lack...
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    I absolutely love love love Longshot and the...

    I absolutely love love love Longshot and the closely-related CFE Pistol in .45 Auto; very easy to load, works with essentially all bullet weights and types, and gives the highest velocities with...
  12. I load both in .45 Auto, but mostly SP, since my...

    I load both in .45 Auto, but mostly SP, since my progressive press is set up exclusively for small primers. SPPs definitely have less oomph (I believe that's the technical term) than LPPs, and...
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    I'd also add that it makes a lot of sense to...

    I'd also add that it makes a lot of sense to borrow a mold from a friend, if you know anyone who casts---I borrow the .735 RB mold from a shooting buddy who uses it very little, and that's the...
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    Pros and cons of the various options: The Lee...

    Pros and cons of the various options:

    The Lee 7/8 oz Drive Key slug is the best value---cheap mold, uses little lead, no need to coat, lube, or size. It also has very little recoil (for a slug!)...
  15. You won't find many published loads for "shorty"...

    You won't find many published loads for "shorty" shells, but the BP Manual has some 2" loads like this one: https://www.ballisticproducts.com/load18_04_27.htm
    I've fiddled around with short shells,...
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    I've used Unique plenty of times in...

    I've used Unique plenty of times in good-performing buckshot loads. You're right that there isn't much load data out there, so you have to feel comfortable with at least a little wildcatting. My...
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    Looking good! I think the key to success (no pun...

    Looking good! I think the key to success (no pun intended) with these Lee slugs is keeping the velocities on the low side, to avoid over-stressing the wad. That seems to be your approach, too. ...
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    Hi Scotty, You didn't say what wad or gas seal...

    Hi Scotty,

    You didn't say what wad or gas seal you were using in this load, but that makes all the difference. These hulls can be reloaded (though most find them rather flimsy) with Win AA data,...
  19. I've also tried every adhesive I could find, with...

    I've also tried every adhesive I could find, with no success. An unslit wad will work, but all the types I've found are too thick to accommodate a Lee slug, Lyman-style slug, or a .690 RB. I have...
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    Have you considered a round ball mold? Very easy...

    Have you considered a round ball mold? Very easy to cast and gives the best accuracy out of a rifled barrel.
  21. My K31 is probably the most inherently accurate...

    My K31 is probably the most inherently accurate gun I own, but I think I can shoot my Turkish Mauser better, if only because it's about 8 feet long and that crazy sight radius just allows for the...
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    If you're thinking of going out and buying new...

    If you're thinking of going out and buying new components, my recommendation would be to buy the LB12 (a Gualandi brush wad) from Ballistic Products and/or the 12C1 replacement from Claybuster (also...
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    Here's the old BPI data that I plucked off the...

    Here's the old BPI data that I plucked off the internet long ago, plus one from the old Lyman manual:

    308486308487

    I've used the BPI load with 25 grains of Green Dot and an LB12 wad...
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    Interesting idea on wadding that I came across...

    Interesting idea on wadding that I came across (but haven't tried yet) while watching a Taufledermaus video on YouTube: he uses a small papier mache wad made from toilet paper to cup any round...
  25. If you're talking about getting a mold, the Lee...

    If you're talking about getting a mold, the Lee Drive Key slugs are basically made for this application. That would be the simplest and cheapest solution, but accuracy will be nothing like factory...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check