525 Lyman slug

[hatcreek]

756377563675638This is a 525 Lyman slug loaded in a trap commander, 2 3/4 Cheddie Hull on top of 31grs of Herco, 8pt fold crimp, the target with the black circle are 5 shots from my 870 rifle barrel @ 50yds, pretty pleased with this load. Take care HC

[frkelly74]

That is the pellet style slug in a shot wad, right? or is it the old foster style slug?

[SuperBlazingSabots]

Congratulations HatCreek, I see you found your right combination that worked right for you, I'll be testing the same slug with 2 3/4 Fed hull with Universal and 3 inch Fed hull with A. Steel powder in the next 2 to 3 days.

Thanks for keeping us informed of your progress.

Best regards,
Ajay
Blazing Sabots

[hatcreek]

pellet style

[hatcreek]

Thanks A Jay good luck, can't wait to see the results.

[hatcreek]

Anyone ever load Unique for slugs? I have a chance to purchase 4lbs at a decent price. Thanks HC

[SuperBlazingSabots]

Good morning Brother HatCreek, if its $ 40 for 4 lbs go grab it, if its $50 for 4lbs then its Ok.
Unique is a good powder and will work in Shotgun, Pistol and Rifle loads.

Here is a but, the Blue Dot seems to be very good for Lyman 525 loads besides other's.
Look here:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/Lyman525sluginwadVol4_zps7297d0df.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/Lyman525sluginwadVol4_zps7297d0df.jpg.html)
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/Commanderwadcopy.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/Commanderwadcopy.jpg.html)
OD too big for a smooth bore, that is.

What's good about it it cuts a clean hole for a faster kill!
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/Target.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/Target.jpg.html)

As promised the results from July 11 th tests with Lyman 525 slug in wad in 12 ga shoot from my Savage F212 a 22 inch barrel:
12-2 3/4 Fed hull Fed. 209A
30.5 for1333 fps,
31 for 1341 fps,
31.6 for 1373 fps,
32 for 1387 fps &
32.5gr for 1436 fps,
Universal, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Fed 12S-3 wad with .125 nitro card, 6 point fold very tight fit, crimp started opening!!!
http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t629/BlazingSabots/Lyman%20525%20slug%20in%20wad/Lyman525Testscopy_zpse652e0eb.jpg (http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/BlazingSabots/media/Lyman%20525%20slug%20in%20wad/Lyman525Testscopy_zpse652e0eb.jpg.html)

We get hit time after time ever since we started testing Our Blazing Sabots designed specially for Smooth bore as they are suppose to break apart instantly!!!
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/OurCronographwithBootieson.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/OurCronographwithBootieson.jpg.html)

1. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 45gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Fed 12S-3 wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold tight opening, hull bulged bad 1447 fps
2. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 46gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Fed 12S-3 wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold crimp good, 1484 fps
3. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 46.5gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in AA12F114 wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold crimp tight, trying to open hull bulged 1378 fps
4. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 47gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in AA12F114 wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold crimp tight, trying to open,1415 fps
5. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 47.5gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Fed.12C-1 wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold crimp good,1516 fps
6. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 47.5gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Commander wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold very good, 1448 fps
7. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 48gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Commander wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold very good! ! ! 1462 fps
8. 12-3” Fiocchi BrownFed. 209A 48.5gr A.Steel, 1 inch paper disk, Lyman 525 in Commander wad with .125 nitro card, 8 point fold very good to Perfect! ! ! 1479 fps
A lot more testing is needed before they start to shine!

This was our Home-run withour Blazing Sabot at 2051 fps with 48 gr of Ginger ( A.Steel )
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/2052fpswith48grSteel.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/2052fpswith48grSteel.jpg.html)
We had a lot to test but around 7.45 PM the Chronograph started to give no more results and within 45 minutes the clouds turned and smiled to say " Keep it up you Elite Musketeer "
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee75/Dantebeowulf/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/Clouds.jpg (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/Dantebeowulf/media/JULY%2011%20RANGE%20TESTS%20IN%2012%20GA/Clouds.jpg.html)

Best regards,
Ajay
Blazing Sabots

[hatcreek]

Thanks again A Jay, it is about 45.00 for 4lbs, I know i can use it in my .357 and .38, also makes great plinking loads for my 30 30, I have to grab it why I can, still on the look out for blue dot. thank you. HC

[hatcreek]

76309763077630876306Just got back from the range thought I would share some photos, the target with the 3 shots touching each other in the square are 42.8grs of blue dot, Lymann .525 slug (pellet type) 2 3/4 Cheddie hull, trap commander wad, the other target is the same set up only I used 31grs of herco, the shots off are due to the sun breaking through the clouds, couldn't see very well, all shots 50yds bench rest, remington 870, fully rifled barrel, nikon 4-7 scope.:bigsmyl2: HC

[W.R.Buchanan]

Has anyone been able to get any accuracy from a smoothbore with these slugs.

I would like to load some down in the 1000 fps range for three gun comps. I need to be able to hit a 9" circle at 25-30 yds. from my Mossberg 500 with 20" bbl.

The point here is a very light load since there is no need to do anything but hit the target. Lighter the better.

Shooting full power slugs gets old pretty fast when you are going thru 15-20 in a minute or so, and maybe 50 in one day.

Randy

[W.R.Buchanan]

XS; thanks I might just try that. In that game a hole is a hole and it doesn't matter what makes it.

Cut 12 ga birdshot rounds filled with wax would probably work as well.

Randy

[quasi]

don't forget, Miha-MP makes a 2 cavity brass version of this mould. I have one but have not used it yet.

[OnHoPr]

76309763077630876306Just got back from the range thought I would share some photos, the target with the 3 shots touching each other in the square are 42.8grs of blue dot, Lymann .525 slug (pellet type) 2 3/4 Cheddie hull, trap commander wad, the other target is the same set up only I used 31grs of herco, the shots off are due to the sun breaking through the clouds, couldn't see very well, all shots 50yds bench rest, remington 870, fully rifled barrel, nikon 4-7 scope.:bigsmyl2: HC

That's a good group HC. If it is repeatable then I think you will be warming your hands on a cold day and filling the freezer. How about checking at a 100 yds to see if the group holds up. That would be interesting to see.

[hatcreek]

I plan on trying these loads at 100 yds soon, all shots were from a bore sighted scope 870,, i have not made any adjustments, next out I plan on zeroing at 50 yds about 3" high on center then throwing some lead at 100. Where I hunt most shots are less then 50, I'm a huge bow hunter so I like to get up close and personal, anyways thanks, take care. HC