I am unsure what data to use in reloading Peters Target Hulls. Have checked numerous manuals, and at best find only reference to Blue Magic hulls. These are not so labled, thus my confusion. If you know.....Thanks, Chuck

If they are a pretty medium blue, compression formed, and unribbed on the outside, then they are blue Magics.

Be aware that while a very rare phenomena, multi-loaded (past their normal life) had a habit of separating in front of the brass and I have seen the front part of the hull stick incredibly tightly in the barrel. Removal can be rather difficult, certainly not possible in the field. And, if you are shooting a semi-auto and don't notice it, you will almost certainly blow up or bulge the barrel on the next shot. I repeat, this was very rare, and I would not hesitate to reload blue magics, but it is something to be aware of. I had it happen at least twice to me, but I had a habit of reloading hulls way past their intended life span.

Gatorgo, Thanks for your reply. Yes they are as you describe---except that they do not say "Blue Magic". Years ago I did reload blue magics, although I did not experience the problems you describe..I will certainly watch. Thanks, again, Chuck

I loved the old Blue Magics, as well as Federal Champion II's. Why is it that when a product works well, the manufacturer always discontinues it?

Stonecreek:

The Champion IIs were very tough hulls that could take a lot of abuse and still be usable. They had a little less internal capacity than some and I often used them with very light loads (for the time) like 15/16 oz of 9 shot for the first shot at trap doubles. Less recoil, less barrel rise, faster recovery, faster second shot on a closer bird. All desirable results. Like you, I liked them a lot.