410 loading question

[jim 44-40]

I'm new to the 410 reloading. Question is about shot height above wad.
Loading 3 in Remington hull with 13 grs of 2400, and a Rem SP410 with 3/4 oz shot.
The shot is way above the wad ,crimps fine.Just wondering if it's right.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

Assuming we're talking about a cylinder shaped shot cup type of wad, the purpose of the wad is to keep the shot together until it exits the bore for a better pattern. So if the shot column is higher that the wad I'd not expect great accuracy as it can become deformed as it travels down the bore. I think the solution is a different wad, a fairly inexpensive item.

DG

[jim 44-40]

Got the load data from Lyman manual, going to load up a few 2 1/2 inch hulls with same wad and 1/2 oz shot.

[TNsailorman]

Yes and finding 410 components is a real challenge right now. Since Claybuster is out of business it is more like finding a gold mine to find any shot wads in 410 for sell. If I remember right, the SP410 is intended for 1/2oz to 5/8 oz. loads. You may have to use a over the powder was to adjust the height of your column. I am pretty much a beginner on the 410 also and have been doing a lot of reading. One thing I have found out is the 410 is not as easy a shell to load as the 12 and 20 gauges. james

[jim 44-40]

Claybuster out of business?

[243winxb]

Wads are made for 1/2 oz skeet loads. Have only loaded skeet loads, using all Winchester components.

The 296 powder i used, took up less room, compared to 2400. Now newer powder are just made for the 410.

Do use hard magnum shot for tighter paterns.

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Wads- https://www.amazon.com/s?k=claybuster+wads&crid=1LZVGEVB0T91H&sprefix=claybuster+wads+%2Caps%2C188&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

[oldsman]

lead shot is fine over the shot cup and most 410 data uses the same wad for 2 1/2 and 3 inch hull . There is not a lot of choices when it comes to 410 wads , but company like Ballistic Products do sell special type wads for the 410 .
Here is another example the waa12r is used now for 1 1/4 -1 3/8 loads wich has 1 1/8 shot cup and the old shotshells had no shot cup at all lead shot loaded on top of fiber wads . This is fine for lead shot only .
there is no news about Claybuster and companys like Graf an Sons are still receiving claybuster wads and claybuster web site has no news of going out of business

[TNsailorman]

I quoted a source that told me that claybuster was no longer shipping and probably not producing wads for some time. Usually, I don't make statements that I haven't checked out or had personal knowledge about. This time I did and I apologize for that . Claybusters site is indeed still up and running. The people who I usually buy my wads told me that it had been quite some time since they received a shipment of wads from them and that they had no word on their back orders. I don't know what is going on with them, but there seems to be a problem somewhere. james

[jim 44-40]

,I was starting to think the same thing.Not many choices in LGS around here.

[Rapier]

You might check with Precision Reloading. They usually have a fair selection of 410 componets.

[jim 44-40]

You might check with Precision Reloading. They usually have a fair selection of 410 componets.

I know sooner or later I will have to give in.And buy components from them guys.Just trying to use up what I have. Shipping is not going to get any cheaper this new year coming up.