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Dirtshooter
08-21-2021, 12:43 PM
Hi all I got a question about some lee cast 12 ga. slugs that I don't recall how hard they are. Does it matter if these are not pure lead and are COWW's? I cast these from a borrowed mold and it has been long enough I don't recall. Thanks for all help. Mac

Hogtamer
08-21-2021, 02:44 PM
7/8 or 1 oz?

Dirtshooter
08-21-2021, 02:54 PM
I think they are 7/8 oz.

gpidaho
08-21-2021, 09:19 PM
Dirtshooter: They would be fine either way if fired from a cylinder or skeet choke in my opinion. Gp

W.R.Buchanan
08-22-2021, 03:22 AM
NO problem, just shoot them.
Randy

Dirtshooter
08-22-2021, 09:54 PM
Thanks guys, if they are soft pure lead can those be shot from a tighter choke? I think an improved cylinder may be the biggest choke I have. I don't shoot many slugs and this is the reason for the questions, don't want to mess up a gun barrel or my body!!

megasupermagnum
08-22-2021, 11:13 PM
No proven difference with alloy. The plastic is the weak link in this example. Improved cylinder is fine. I wouldn't fret to shoot them from modified either.

243winxb
08-23-2021, 04:46 PM
Slug diameter is undersized. Should be ok.

Lee Key drive 1oz . Pure is better.
Slugs release from the mold better when pure.

Slug expands to the bore diameter when fired.