zep
09-15-2011, 09:11 AM
Hi all,
I've just started casting slugs, 7/8 and 1oz. I bought both for two reasons
the first is I live in Spain and slugs are a horrendous price,
second is on fleabay two Lee molds with shipping is less than two boxes (20) of
Browning Brenneke slugs (12,67,32)
So, I have a good supply of lead and soon had 100 plus slugs.
these I loaded into 28 and 32 shotshells, ie: 7/8 into 28g and 1oz into 32g
I didn't roll or crimp the shotshell as the fit of the slug in the cup was
tight enough for the slug not to move, and belive me I tried to shake the
slug loose.
I shot twenty rounds at 60 yds and had a 6" cluster ( Franchi semi auto no choke)
the question is WHY crimp shotshells with slugs.
Please be patient as I'm new to casting and want to learn,
I've sent for the Lee load all, (yeah I know but cash is short )
Casting boolits is fun and cheap
I've just started casting slugs, 7/8 and 1oz. I bought both for two reasons
the first is I live in Spain and slugs are a horrendous price,
second is on fleabay two Lee molds with shipping is less than two boxes (20) of
Browning Brenneke slugs (12,67,32)
So, I have a good supply of lead and soon had 100 plus slugs.
these I loaded into 28 and 32 shotshells, ie: 7/8 into 28g and 1oz into 32g
I didn't roll or crimp the shotshell as the fit of the slug in the cup was
tight enough for the slug not to move, and belive me I tried to shake the
slug loose.
I shot twenty rounds at 60 yds and had a 6" cluster ( Franchi semi auto no choke)
the question is WHY crimp shotshells with slugs.
Please be patient as I'm new to casting and want to learn,
I've sent for the Lee load all, (yeah I know but cash is short )
Casting boolits is fun and cheap