10 Gauge Pump - Page 2

Solitar · July 11, 2000, 09:50 PM

I've 10 gauge shells in Winchester Supreme® Double X Magnum 00 Buckshot and Federal Premium P109 in #4 and BB. Any reasonable sources for 10 gauge ammo? Can we reload the hulls from factory ammo? Since factory ammo does not deliver a larger load any faster than factory 3 1/2" 12 gauge, can 10 gauge hulls be loaded somewhat hotter than factory - especially for "cheap" Spanish double built in 1966.

Dave McC · July 12, 2000, 06:59 AM

Solitar, loading "Hot" is a mistake in any shotgun, not just inexpensive foreign doubles. And, if standard 10 ga fodder doesn't do the job, you probably need high explosives.And, just what is it you're doing with the 10 ga?

The 3 1/2" 12 does come close to 10 ga performance,but the 10 gets better patterns, USUALLY.

The More is Better Principle does not apply much to shotguns....

July 11, 2000, 09:50 PM	#26
Solitar Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Solitary Posts: 717	I've 10 gauge shells in Winchester Supreme® Double X Magnum 00 Buckshot and Federal Premium P109 in #4 and BB. Any reasonable sources for 10 gauge ammo? Can we reload the hulls from factory ammo? Since factory ammo does not deliver a larger load any faster than factory 3 1/2" 12 gauge, can 10 gauge hulls be loaded somewhat hotter than factory - especially for "cheap" Spanish double built in 1966.

July 12, 2000, 06:59 AM	#27
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Solitar, loading "Hot" is a mistake in any shotgun, not just inexpensive foreign doubles. And, if standard 10 ga fodder doesn't do the job, you probably need high explosives.And, just what is it you're doing with the 10 ga? The 3 1/2" 12 does come close to 10 ga performance,but the 10 gets better patterns, USUALLY. The More is Better Principle does not apply much to shotguns....