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10ga Loads?
30 August 2015, 10:33
dukxdog10ga Loads?
I'm looking for data shooting 1 1/4 to 1 1/2oz lead at about 1250fps. Hope to keep pressure 8-9,000psi for an older gun in good condition.
Anyone shoot a 10ga here?
30 August 2015, 10:46
NorsemanI shoot 10 gauge,
which hull's do you want to reload?
30 August 2015, 18:52
dukxdogI can get new Federal, Remington or Cheddite.
10 September 2015, 10:20
crbutlerIf you want to do this, there are a bunch of loads that are in Ballistic Products latest Advantages manual.
That said, are you planning on cutting the hull and roll crimping for 2 7/8 or are you going for the 3.5 inch stuff?
To be honest, I always use the bigger loads when I shoot my 10ga so I don't have personal experience with these loads, but with the higher payload stuff I have had good luck.
12 September 2015, 19:03
savage300phdI load a lot of 10 gauge 1 1/4 loads practice before season. They also make a great crow load. I use federal hulls, 700X powder, (1) 10 ga Nitro wad, (1) 10 gauge 1/2 filler wad, R-P wad, inside wad use 1/2" 16 gauge fiber wad, last 1 1/4 shot. Not a fast loading process but patterns nice, great for practice. Ballistic Products has some great 10 gauge loads in their Advantage Manual 8th edition down to 7/8 shot in a 2 7/8 hull.
11 October 2015, 22:30
cal pappasHow about brass cases from Rocky Mt. Ctg., and 4 to 5 drams of FFg GOEX or 35 grains (about) of Blue Dot. In my gauge rifles I shoot brass cases as they last forever: 300+ reloads with one of my 8 gauges as the pressure is so low. A slight crimp holds the over shot wad in place and you can use a wad and shot cup or not--your choice.
Cal
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13 October 2015, 21:12
stradlingcal need a load for my 8 gauge would you have something for a front loaded 8
Anyway it matters not, because my experience always has been that of---- a loss of snot and enamel on both sides of the 458 Win----
14 October 2015, 07:31
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by stradling:
cal need a load for my 8 gauge would you have something for a front loaded 8
Stradling:
I've never shot a front loader, but have lots of data for cartridge 8s with both black and smokeless. Tell me the diameter of the ball and the weight and I'll tell you what I have.
Cal
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1997 Zimbabwe
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2002 South Africa
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2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
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2013 South Africa
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16 August 2017, 18:05
snowmanThis thread is now a little dated but I have found a very good load that I will share. I have an old LC Smith 10 ga 2 7/8 in double that is in great shape. After trying about a half dozen different loads I found this load to be the best I have tried.
10 ga Win 3 1/2 inch polyformed cases trimmed to 2 7/8 in. ( I use a pie crimp). Fed paper base plastic cases also work with this load.
Win 209 primers
35 grs SR4756
Rem SP 10 wad
1 1/2 oz lead shot
Paper disc overshot Vel approx. 1210 fps
Pressure in the 5500 to 5700 psi range.
Patterns very well in my gun ,easy on cases, deadly on crows.
I have procured a bag of Bismuth shot and I am in the process of testing this load with bismuth. Plan on trying this on some ducks this fall.
17 August 2017, 20:15
Bill/OregonSnowman, if you wanted to treat us to photos of your sweet Smith, we would be much obliged.
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18 August 2017, 17:37
snowmanquote:
Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
Snowman, if you wanted to treat us to photos of your sweet Smith, we would be much obliged.
Bill I am a technically challenged old fart and do not own a digital camera. I could get one of my boys to take some pics and send them to me and I could send those to someone to post them for me. Anyone interested?
18 August 2017, 18:52
Bill/OregonCheck your PMs.
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