Hello guys, I need some clarification regarding a load.
I am planning to cast a LOT of 7/8 lee slugs for my 88 Maverick Smoothbore 12 gauge.
I am planning on using Ballistic Products load data for 7/8 slugs. My issue is as followed.
At my not so local gun reloading shop the only powder that they have for shotgun applications is Clays powder.
I was looking at the following data
LOAD# 140217-5484
HULL: RIO 12ga. 2.75”
PRIMER: RIO209
PROPELLANT: HODGDON WIN SUPERHANDICAP 25.6 Grains
WAD: PT1205
SHOT: 7/8 oz. LEE key Slug
FOLD CRIMP: 6-point
Result: PSI 8800 FPS 1440
LOAD# 140217-5486
HULL: RIO 12ga. 2.75”
PRIMER: RIO209
PROPELLANT: HODGDON WIN SUPERTARGET 25.7 Grains
WAD: PT1205
SHOT: 7/8 oz. LEE key Slug
FOLD CRIMP: 6-point
Result: PSI 8200 FPS 1355
LOAD# 140217-5487
HULL: RIO 12ga. 2.75”
PRIMER: RIO209
PROPELLANT: ALLIANT RED DOT 24.1 Grains
WAD: PT1205
SHOT: 7/8 oz. LEE key Slug
FOLD CRIMP: 6-point
Result: PSI 10300 FPS 1480
LOAD# 140217-5488
HULL: RIO 12ga. 2.75”
PRIMER: RIO209
PROPELLANT: HODGDON INTERNATIONAL CLAYS 26.9 Grains
WAD: HCD24
SHOT: 7/8 oz. LEE key Slug
FOLD CRIMP: 6-point
Result: PSI 9200 FPS 1465
I would be purchasing the components needed at ballistic products but I would be using the roll crimper tool fro BPI. What would be safe to shoot at around 1300-1400fps using clays powder? Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thank you! Sorry of this is a stupid question but in a bit new in slug reloading so I want to be in the safe side.