j4570
11-13-2016, 05:20 PM
I've always used speer shot capsules, but they leave something to be desired, one they were hard to get for a while, and too they can back out like others said, though this has not been a significant problem for me.
I've seen people here using various methods, so I got some 445 Supermag brass.
I used my 38-40 dies to size the top of the brass enough that they will chamber in my 44 Special (may as well make the shotshells fit both 44 Special and Mag, right?). These dies worked well, and there is not much gap.
Now that's done, I'm trying to figure out how people have gotten the card wad (and what they used, I'd just like to buy wads as they are cheap enough from circle fly) down the case. The case is now about 40-41 cal inside and a 375 gas check I have lying around will fit in nicely to roll crimp over.
So what are people doing to get the card wad in? Obvious is that I could size the case after loaded primer and powder and putting in card wad. then fill with shot and put in an overshot wad. Everyone using thin wads like overshot for between the powder and shot? I would think a 1/8" nitro card could be a pain to get in the case......
Anyone using a fiber wad between powder and shot? I would think you want to leave it out to maximize the amount of shot.
JW
I've seen people here using various methods, so I got some 445 Supermag brass.
I used my 38-40 dies to size the top of the brass enough that they will chamber in my 44 Special (may as well make the shotshells fit both 44 Special and Mag, right?). These dies worked well, and there is not much gap.
Now that's done, I'm trying to figure out how people have gotten the card wad (and what they used, I'd just like to buy wads as they are cheap enough from circle fly) down the case. The case is now about 40-41 cal inside and a 375 gas check I have lying around will fit in nicely to roll crimp over.
So what are people doing to get the card wad in? Obvious is that I could size the case after loaded primer and powder and putting in card wad. then fill with shot and put in an overshot wad. Everyone using thin wads like overshot for between the powder and shot? I would think a 1/8" nitro card could be a pain to get in the case......
Anyone using a fiber wad between powder and shot? I would think you want to leave it out to maximize the amount of shot.
JW