I have a few questions regarding slugs.
1. With the Russian slugs and Azot wads, do you seat the wad so that last little step on the wad goes up into the slug?? I have seen pictures, and heard tales of it Both ways. Which is correct?? When I try to seat mine full depth, so that the last little step is forced up into the slug, the slug skirts crack. (Soft lead.) That step measures about .009" larger than the i.d. of the slug.
2. Lee Drive Key slugs. One of Lee's recipes calls for Federal 12S0 wads. I couldn't find any, so I bought 12S4 wads, figuring I could just trim the petals. Are those petals thicker on the 12S4 wads?? Because my soft lead cast Lee 7/8 oz. slugs in the 12S4 wads cannot possibly be pushed through the forcing cone of my H&R Pardner smooth bore. No way!! ???
3. Lastly, the Lee drive key slugs are designed to be shot through a rifled barrel. Many find it tough to get good accuracy through smooth bores. Is it possible?? How?
Oh, and news flash. There's been a re-design of the Azot wad by Svarog. They say not much changed. Got some of the new ones coming...
Thanks guys, for any and all input!!
Vettepilot