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    Haven't tested the load yet .... we have 3 feet...

    Haven't tested the load yet .... we have 3 feet of snow here. I guess I have to wait till the spring ....

    Once tested, I will update this thread with the results.
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    Randy, we are talking about those mini shells...

    Randy, we are talking about those mini shells .... they are 1 3/4 inches long ... much shorter than standard 2 3/4" shells.

    Examples are:


    Aguila Minishells
    Federal Shorty Shotshells
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    35 Rem, that rubber adapter only works in...

    35 Rem, that rubber adapter only works in Mossberg pumps ... it will not work in Remington 870s!!!

    And your question why I used 3" shells is a valid question ..... Keep in mind that I added an...
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    Very low recoil 12ga buckshot loads?

    I have grown fond of my 14" barreled 12ga Tac-14 .... and I love shooting these Shorty/Short or Mini shells out of it. However, these Shorty/Short/Mini shells don't cycle in my Tac-14 ... or in any...
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    Safe substitutions?

    Safe substitutions?

    I am still relatively new to shotshell reloading but I learned a lot in the last couple of years and particularly on this site. Thanks to all those knowledgeable folks on here...
  6. Hogtamer, ... very interesting .... you wouldn't...

    Hogtamer, ... very interesting .... you wouldn't remember in what post/thread Turbo1889 covered that powder substitution? Would love to read that thread ....
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    Thanks Megasupermagnum for the reply and infos. ...

    Thanks Megasupermagnum for the reply and infos.

    I normally test all my loads with a Remington 870 Police .... and the 870 like the 11-48 has that bolt head that leaves a tiny portion of the rim...
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    Shotshell hulls and pressure signs?

    I am wondering ..... has anybody done any testing with respect to the range in which the different shotshell hulls show pressure signs?

    Like these for example:

    12ga Cheddite
    12ga Fiocchi
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    That is what I thought too ...... but it seems...

    That is what I thought too ...... but it seems Greg managed to obfuscate the originating address as well somehow. I had a long talk with my friend tonight ... and tracking shows that the parcel was...
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    Greg the Phantom: TATVCanada

    Friend of mine had a bad experience with a merchant in Canada.

    TATVCanada is now on my black list as well.

    Sharing the story that he posted on another Canadian forum ....
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    Centershot, I am done with slug and shot loads...

    Centershot, I am done with slug and shot loads and learned my lesson ..... and I developed my "Buck & Ball" load .... I am good ... :)
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    Thanks for confirming my understanding everyone...

    Thanks for confirming my understanding everyone .... much appreciated!!!!!

    And yes, that was my input for 1-2-THE DOME, ... if you want to play with shot and slugs or round balls in one load .......
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    There was a X12X gas seal beneath the nitro card...

    There was a X12X gas seal beneath the nitro card ..... payload was 2oz ....
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    This thread reminds me of my Buck & Ball...

    This thread reminds me of my Buck & Ball experiements:
    https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?339590-Buck-amp-Ball-Once-again

    Also I tried birdshot under a slug once ..... and this is...
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    Thanks Longbow, much appreciated ... yes, I am...

    Thanks Longbow, much appreciated ... yes, I am aware of those loads. However, I am trying to go "quieter" .... than those loads .... :)

    Think about a snub nose revolver that only has 1.5 inches to...
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    I am working on a subsonic quiet 12ga TSS load. ...

    I am working on a subsonic quiet 12ga TSS load.

    I am looking for a very quiet 12ga load that I can use for upland hunting .... and shooting the occasional duck/goose.

    Think about a load that...
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    Thanks for the replies everyone! Any other...

    Thanks for the replies everyone!

    Any other places that do shotshell pressure testing?
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    Centershot, Longbow .... yes I am in Canada .......

    Centershot, Longbow .... yes I am in Canada .... and bringing loaded shells across the boarder is a no go! I am aware of this ....

    However a friend of mine down south has basically the same...
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    Shotshell pressure testing in the US?

    I have one or two 12ga reloads here that I would like to get pressure tested.

    Who does pressure testing in the US?


    Has anybody gotten their loads pressure tested?
    If yes, with who? And...
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    Yes, me too ... I was admiring those roll crimps....

    Yes, me too ... I was admiring those roll crimps. I would have the same question, what crimping tool are you using ..... and what is your secret for those perfect roll crimps?

    By the way, nice...
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    Substituting steel shot with TSS shot?

    There is so much great knowledge around here .... so I thought I ask my question here.

    I want to come up with a subsonic 12ga TSS load that would have a velocity of around 900 - 1000fps. The...
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    I am linking here to a thread that has some good...

    I am linking here to a thread that has some good infos on the Tri-Ball load:

    https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?424853-Dixie-Tri-Ball-L-oad-Part-Two
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    Hodgon Triple Seven is a back powder substitute!...

    Hodgon Triple Seven is a back powder substitute!

    I would search for 410 black powder loads ... and then substitute the BP powder charge with Triple Seven.

    One of the main BP shotgun loads was...
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSfgwmfoQI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOSfgwmfoQI
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    Longbow, these were cast from hard shot ... and...

    Longbow, these were cast from hard shot ... and dropped into cold water to cool down.

    In the column the balls are sitting right on top of each other with buffer filling up the remaining space.
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check