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Black powder 12 shotgun shells

Rob3448Rob3448 Member Posts: 171 ✭✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
I have an old 12 gauge remington shot gun. I would like to load some 12 guage shells for the gun. does anyone know any info on how i could loads shells using black power or pyrodex power? I have a mec reloader and load many smokless shelles a year. I just wondered if i could use plactic shells and modern wads and primers to load the ammo. i understand i would have to measure the powder by hand but could i use a mondern wad for the shot if i cut the bottom of it off. My e-mail is 4hugars@nbn.netThanks again Rob
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  • Tailgunner1954Tailgunner1954 Member Posts: 7,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Years back I did a few of those here is what I did.I found some one piece molded plastic hulls that used a paper filler wad at the bottom (not a plastic sleeve / wad style) and removed the paper filler (easier when wet) Added in my hand measured 3 Drams of BPUsed a standard wad with the shot-cup fingers cut off.Topped off with 1 1/8 oz of shot, and crimped.You will find that with the bulk of BP in there that a AA type hull dosn't have nearly enough room.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I never loaded BP shotshells, but possibly those little Alcan 1/4" plastic wads would work w/o all the cutting? I might have some kicking around under my bench if you'd like to give it a try.
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  • CAPPERCAPPER Member Posts: 139 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check out:LYMAN 2nd edition BLACK POWDER HANDBOOKIt has lots of info on black powder.For wads check: www.ballisticproducts.com www.precisionreloading.com
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  • Rob3448Rob3448 Member Posts: 171 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for all the info. i made about 25-30 rounds and took them to the range on saterday. Every one wanted to shoot the old gun. I had a great time. Cleaning the gun is the worst part i used pyodex slect powder that cleans up pretty good. THANKS AGAIN
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