00 Buck reload question

Bellum · March 3, 2012, 05:23 PM

Hello,

I am reloading according to Lymans 5th, pg 353 00 buck Federal hulls, 12S4 wad and 10 X 00 Buck.

When finishing crimp I notice a slight bit of dimpling in the hulls from the buckshot. Is this normal? Safe to shoot?

I have loaded quite a bit of lead and steel but this is my first buckshot reloads.

Any help would be appreciated!

Rob

Pbearperry · March 3, 2012, 05:25 PM

I have seen it on factory rounds also.As long as it chambers properly I would say you are ok to go.

Bellum · March 3, 2012, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the reply, was just slightly concerned as I had thought perhaps the stack was too high.. If this is *somewhat* normal for buckshot, I'll go test..

Rob

Edward429451 · March 3, 2012, 06:00 PM

If it gives you a problem, you could reduce the pellets by one. Just a thought.

Bellum · March 3, 2012, 06:15 PM

I just did that, concerned a bit about the charge now, 33 gr Blue dot.. removing 1 pellet from the recipe shouldn't have too much effect?, it's a low pressure load anyway (10 pellets 8400PSI).

Rob

Bellum · March 3, 2012, 07:20 PM

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Edward429451 · March 4, 2012, 01:06 PM

It shouldn't be a problem. Lighter loads need more powder so you just reduced your pressure a little.

Bellum · March 4, 2012, 02:44 PM

Awesome, thanks =)

PS.. where is COS are you, I'm out in Rush.

Rob

Edward429451 · March 4, 2012, 10:20 PM

I live by Penrose Hospital. Where do you go shooting out there?

Bellum · March 5, 2012, 08:46 PM

My back yard =) ..

36 acres, about a mile + to the closest home behind the property.

March 3, 2012, 05:23 PM	#1
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	00 Buck reload question Hello, I am reloading according to Lymans 5th, pg 353 00 buck Federal hulls, 12S4 wad and 10 X 00 Buck. When finishing crimp I notice a slight bit of dimpling in the hulls from the buckshot. Is this normal? Safe to shoot? I have loaded quite a bit of lead and steel but this is my first buckshot reloads. Any help would be appreciated! Rob

March 3, 2012, 07:20 PM	#6
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	... Last edited by Bellum; March 3, 2012 at 08:28 PM.

March 3, 2012, 05:25 PM	#2
Pbearperry Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 283	I have seen it on factory rounds also.As long as it chambers properly I would say you are ok to go.

March 3, 2012, 05:40 PM	#3
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	Thanks for the reply, was just slightly concerned as I had thought perhaps the stack was too high.. If this is somewhat normal for buckshot, I'll go test.. Rob

March 3, 2012, 06:00 PM	#4
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	If it gives you a problem, you could reduce the pellets by one. Just a thought.

March 3, 2012, 06:15 PM	#5
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	I just did that, concerned a bit about the charge now, 33 gr Blue dot.. removing 1 pellet from the recipe shouldn't have too much effect?, it's a low pressure load anyway (10 pellets 8400PSI). Rob

March 4, 2012, 01:06 PM	#7
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	It shouldn't be a problem. Lighter loads need more powder so you just reduced your pressure a little.

March 4, 2012, 02:44 PM	#8
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	Awesome, thanks =) PS.. where is COS are you, I'm out in Rush. Rob

March 4, 2012, 10:20 PM	#9
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I live by Penrose Hospital. Where do you go shooting out there?

March 5, 2012, 08:46 PM	#10
Bellum Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 7	My back yard =) .. 36 acres, about a mile + to the closest home behind the property.