Hello... I need some advice.
I have been loading Lyman 525 Slugs in Claybuster Wads. Of course everyone remembers I am simply pouring out shot and replacing with slugs of same or lighter weight.
I got these wads in the US, [They make wonderful protective packing material!] on Amazon, and have already used them with success for 00 Buckshot.
I noticed that these wads are a perfect height - as per shotcup depth, for the Lyman 525 slugs, but when roll-crimping, the support legs seem to get compressed a bit.
Is this compression a problem? Will it affect the slug negatively in any way?
Slug in Wad before insertion in shell.
Roll-crimped slugs: see compressed legs of Wads.
Is this a problem? Will it affect safety and accuracy?
Another thing I have had issues with for a long time, which I think I finally have a solution for: roll-crimping slugs and having the roll-crimp tool rub against the face of the slug. This could lead to Lead powder forming and contaminating my work area.
I have now solved it by either using the factory frangible over-shot disk, or by using a punched-out flat, extremely thin [From Plastic Plates] disk. This provides a smooth barrier that stops the roll-crimp tool from grating against the Lead slug itself.
This also provides the following benefits:
1. Different colour plastics can be used to differentiate different payloads or loads.
2. The Plastic Disk serves as a deeper seal against air and moisture.