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.284 · September 12, 2012, 08:17 PM

I am very interested in shotgun slug reloading as you can see......

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482519

You seem to be the only person I've seen that has found some info about reloading modern sabot style slugs. I am sorry that I cannot help with your question but, I am wanting to know and get advise as well. I took the link to slugsrus.com and I think the components and the roll crimp tool are the real deal. I would think the extreme effort it takes to push the bullet wad combo through the barrel is not a big issue. Upon firing, the pressure when the sabot swells into the rifling is far greater than that when you are pushing it down the barrel. I am not sure about when the wad and bullet leave the muzzle. The sabot should drop away from the bullet when it leaves the barrel and if it is that hard to seat the bullet who knows??

September 12, 2012, 08:17 PM	#5
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	I am very interested in shotgun slug reloading as you can see...... http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=482519 You seem to be the only person I've seen that has found some info about reloading modern sabot style slugs. I am sorry that I cannot help with your question but, I am wanting to know and get advise as well. I took the link to slugsrus.com and I think the components and the roll crimp tool are the real deal. I would think the extreme effort it takes to push the bullet wad combo through the barrel is not a big issue. Upon firing, the pressure when the sabot swells into the rifling is far greater than that when you are pushing it down the barrel. I am not sure about when the wad and bullet leave the muzzle. The sabot should drop away from the bullet when it leaves the barrel and if it is that hard to seat the bullet who knows?? __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.