Got a couple dozen of these monster-looking slugs from Uncle D. Sent 5 lots off to be pressure tested. If anyone is interested, here are the results:
All,
1st load:
Hull: 2.75” New primed Fiocchi
Primer: Fiocchi
Powder: Longshot
Charge: 30 grs
Gas seal: x12x
Wad fillers: 3/8” fiber wad
Fold crimp
Avg velocity: 1401 FPS
Avg pressure: 12,784 psi
NOTES: This load is slightly over pressure for 2.75” and 3” shotguns, but is well within the SAAMI specs for 3.5” 12 ga of 14,000 psi. Reduce charge by 1-3 grains if firing in a non-magnum shotgun.
2nd load:
Hull: 2.75” New primed Fiocchi
Primer: Fiocchi
Powder: 800X
Charge: 35 grs
Gas seal: x12x
Wad fillers: 3/8” fiber wad
Fold crimp
Avg velocity: 1588 FPS
Avg pressure: 18,790 psi
NOTES: This load is way over pressure. DO NOT DUPLICATE THIS LOAD. IT IS NOT SAFE. What the hell was I thinking when I came up with this?!
3rd load:
Hull: 3” New primed Cheddite
Primer: Cheddite
Powder: Steel
Charge: 40 grs
Gas seal: N/A
Wad fillers: BP18 brush wad
Fold crimp
Avg velocity: 1457 FPS
Avg pressure: 8586 psi
4th load:
Hull: 3” New primed Cheddite
Primer: Cheddite
Powder: Blue Dot
Charge: 38 grs
Gas seal: x12x
Wad fillers: 3/8” fiber wad
Fold crimp
Avg velocity: 1402 FPS
Avg pressure: 11,478 psi
5th load:
Hull: 2.75” New primed Fiocchi
Primer: Fiocchi
Powder: ProReach
Charge: 25 grs
Gas seal: x12x
Wad fillers: 3/8” fiber wad
Fold crimp
Avg velocity: 1267 FPS
Avg pressure: 10,622 psi
Next, I’ll hit the range up and check for accuracy.
The following loaded shells shows the difference between a regular folded hull and one finished with the Gaep finishing crimper:
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