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wildphilhickup · February 9, 2011, 06:08 PM

You do not have to load shotshells exactly as the book may call it out.

Their recipes are not written in stone.

You can use any primer. I prefer those that are "sealed". I think it was the old 57 type that were open.

You can use almost any wad, ... as long as it will hold the amount of shot you want and give a decent crimp.

You can use any hull, high base or low base, makes no difference. But again, the wad and shot amount will be your limiting factor. I prefer hulls with 8 point crimp. AA - red or gray, RXP, STS, etc.

You will find that most loads use around 20 grains of powder.

I select loads as to the powder type and amount of shot.

This is a "ratio" you must follow.

I never EXCEED MAX powder charges.

February 9, 2011, 06:08 PM	#49
wildphilhickup Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Posts: 37	And you do not ... You do not have to load shotshells exactly as the book may call it out. Their recipes are not written in stone. You can use any primer. I prefer those that are "sealed". I think it was the old 57 type that were open. You can use almost any wad, ... as long as it will hold the amount of shot you want and give a decent crimp. You can use any hull, high base or low base, makes no difference. But again, the wad and shot amount will be your limiting factor. I prefer hulls with 8 point crimp. AA - red or gray, RXP, STS, etc. You will find that most loads use around 20 grains of powder. I select loads as to the powder type and amount of shot. This is a "ratio" you must follow. I never EXCEED MAX powder charges.