reload sabots with #6 shot

Johnah · May 2, 2009, 07:28 PM

Recently I purchased some "once fired remington 2-3/4" hulls" for reloading. When the hulls came I noticed that they were "Sabot Slug" hulls. I attemped to load a round of #6 shot 1 1/4 oz. 38.5 grains of "Blue Dot" powder into the hull. When I closed the crimp it was a little shy of a level load [crimp indented]. Has anyone loaded these hulls with lead shot, and what is the proper load data for this type of round? Will I need a spacer card or not? Does anyone have the data for this hull? Base wad height ect.Thanking everyone in advance for your help. John

crowbeaner · May 3, 2009, 09:25 PM

I don't know of a source of data for the newer 2 piece RP hulls; I have about 100 of them myself and would like some data if anyone has a source. I doubt they have the same capacity as the 2 piece Riefenhauser style WW field hulls. I have plenty of data for the Unibody hulls though. I still have to acquire a Lyman shotshell #5 manual myself.

May 2, 2009, 07:28 PM	#1
Johnah Junior Member Join Date: May 2, 2009 Posts: 1	reload sabots with #6 shot Recently I purchased some "once fired remington 2-3/4" hulls" for reloading. When the hulls came I noticed that they were "Sabot Slug" hulls. I attemped to load a round of #6 shot 1 1/4 oz. 38.5 grains of "Blue Dot" powder into the hull. When I closed the crimp it was a little shy of a level load [crimp indented]. Has anyone loaded these hulls with lead shot, and what is the proper load data for this type of round? Will I need a spacer card or not? Does anyone have the data for this hull? Base wad height ect.Thanking everyone in advance for your help. John

May 3, 2009, 09:25 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	I don't know of a source of data for the newer 2 piece RP hulls; I have about 100 of them myself and would like some data if anyone has a source. I doubt they have the same capacity as the 2 piece Riefenhauser style WW field hulls. I have plenty of data for the Unibody hulls though. I still have to acquire a Lyman shotshell #5 manual myself. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.