20ga loading blues...

mwells72774 · October 11, 2011, 11:51 PM

can't seem to get the lee loadall II to crimp. its probably the hulls im using. Win Super X, extruded ones, but I got a ton of em for free... using federal wads. it always has one section that always stands up

**Mike Irwin** · October 12, 2011, 05:40 AM

I'm probably going to start loading 20 gauge here in the next few months to support my new SxS.

I've loaded a LOT of 12 gauge in years past, and the truth of the matter is that there are simply a lot of hulls out there that aren't worth the effort.

I've always loaded AAs in 12 gauge, and will likely continue to load AAs in 20. They crimp wonderfully.

Were you able to find a recipe using that specific hull and that specific wad? If not, stop what you're doing and find a recipe for that hull and the powder and shot charge you want and buy the corresponding wads.

Unlike metallic cartridge reloading, shotshells are a LOT more sensitive to changes in components.

PA-Joe · October 12, 2011, 06:06 AM

Are you using the correct starter star crimp. They make 6 and 8 star crimps.

October 11, 2011, 11:51 PM	#1
mwells72774 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2011 Posts: 325	20ga loading blues... can't seem to get the lee loadall II to crimp. its probably the hulls im using. Win Super X, extruded ones, but I got a ton of em for free... using federal wads. it always has one section that always stands up

October 12, 2011, 05:40 AM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	I'm probably going to start loading 20 gauge here in the next few months to support my new SxS. I've loaded a LOT of 12 gauge in years past, and the truth of the matter is that there are simply a lot of hulls out there that aren't worth the effort. I've always loaded AAs in 12 gauge, and will likely continue to load AAs in 20. They crimp wonderfully. Were you able to find a recipe using that specific hull and that specific wad? If not, stop what you're doing and find a recipe for that hull and the powder and shot charge you want and buy the corresponding wads. Unlike metallic cartridge reloading, shotshells are a LOT more sensitive to changes in components. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 12, 2011, 06:06 AM	#3
PA-Joe Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: NEPA Posts: 909	Are you using the correct starter star crimp. They make 6 and 8 star crimps.