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T-Bird
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 6:18 am  Reply with quote



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Just noticed they have this. I'm new to loading 2 1/2 in hulls. Is this worth having? I'm already a member of the 16 ga group on Yahoo.
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Brewster11
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:31 pm  Reply with quote



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I own a copy of the manual. And I load 2 1/2" shells.

But relative to 2 1/2" loads, quite candidly I believe the funds would be better utilized on reloading supplies, or toward pressure testing services by Tom Armbrust.

Just my opinion. Others here may have their own perspective.

B.
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T-Bird
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 5:48 pm  Reply with quote



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OK, that's what I thought might be the case
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old colonel
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 6:45 pm  Reply with quote
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Early on I believed special data was needed for 2 1/2 in shells, as time went on I figured a variety of 2 3/4 recipes fit in 2 1/2 shells.

As a general rule I found most 1 oz and nearly all 7/8 loads fit in 2 1/2 hulls.

This is even more true if you roll crimp.

I sent you a PM on data

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Ohio Wirehair
PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:20 pm  Reply with quote



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I have one you may have for $5.00 to cover shipping.
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JPM98VMI
PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:36 am  Reply with quote



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That whole copyright law gets in the way of sharing the .pdf version.... i guess.

It's as much a sales brochure for BP inventory as it is a collection of recipes. I have it the Lyman 5th. Both have their value. Best advice is to study available recipes and then purchase components.

There is some 2 1/2 data on the Hodgdon site.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/shotgun

It's limited to 3/4 and 7/8 ounce loads in Cheddite hulls.

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T-Bird
PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:26 am  Reply with quote



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Yeah, I've see the Hodgdon website. I will be loading mostly 7/8 oz loads, but need some 1oz too- esp for shortened Fiocchi hulls. I have primed cheddite 2 1/2 in hulls, the data for them is plentiful. I'm using up my last lb of PB next, so I will be looking to change powders too I guess later.
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df
PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 2:05 pm  Reply with quote



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Ohio Wirehair wrote:
I have one you may have for $5.00 to cover shipping.


Mine went in the trash.
I don’t load 2.5” shells, but found the data for 2.75” worthless.
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Ohio Wirehair
PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:29 pm  Reply with quote



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df wrote:
Ohio Wirehair wrote:
I have one you may have for $5.00 to cover shipping.


Mine went in the trash.
I don’t load 2.5” shells, but found the data for 2.75” worthless.


Laughing As did I. Just find it hard to throw anything away,must be a generational thing.
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Woody402
PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:35 pm  Reply with quote



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As With most of BP maunuals and products don’t waste your money. I’ve bought several manuals from them. Most of the load data is specific to their wads. I honestly don’t trust most of the data. High velocities and probably pressures to match.
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Gil S
PostPosted: Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:27 pm  Reply with quote
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Rule of thumb: On any given recipe that interests me odds are that I won't have at least one listed component. Gil
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