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paper shotgun hulls for reloading
geeguy
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Didn't want to steal other thread, but "why" would anyone wish to use a paper hull to reload vs. a plastic hull? Back in the day, I was a pretty fair competition shooter and I can't remember anyone "wanting" to reload paper hulls. Yes I've done it, but never saw any advantage, and in fact, saw an advantage to the plastic due to the wads available and the control of the pattern.
Is it a fad? Or did a current champion use paper, so now everyone thinks it's better? Is there some new innovation?
Enlighten me.
Is it a fad? Or did a current champion use paper, so now everyone thinks it's better? Is there some new innovation?
Enlighten me.
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Plastic is hygroscopic, that is to say it can absorb water. Under pressure from firing, shotshells can release that water. This is why you'll find many rusty chambers in shotguns that are put away without cleaning and oiling.
Not really that important to this discussion, I just couldn't let it pass since I'm a Plastics guy.