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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Not 16, but 2-1/2” 20 Ga Loading Question |
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Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:33 am
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Joined: 11 Dec 2015
Posts: 83
Location: Upstate, SC
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I need to start loading 2-1/2” 20 ga shells. I have plenty of components and tools but am lacking in wads. I am trying to decide on a wad to use along with a fold crimp. I would like to avoid roll crimping if possible.
Does anyone have experience using the BP/Gualandi 20ga sporting wads in short 20 ga shells? These are offered in 3 lengths. Just trying to settle on one to start with. I am thinking the short version would be best.
Thoughts? |
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Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:38 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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I guess it all depends on what shot charge weight you intend to load. My experiences with 2 1/2" 16 ga. have taught me that any given wad can be expected to be a decent match for loads using 1/8 oz. less shot than they would be used for in a 2 3/4" shell. I would expect similar in a 2 1/2" 20 ga. It's all about stack height vs. crimp. Look for high capacity wads, like the Rem. RP 20. |
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:49 am
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Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Posts: 134
Location: Idaho
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Two barre;s Pm me I may have some wads for you. Larry |
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 8:31 am
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Joined: 28 Jan 2007
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Location: Grampian, PA
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I had decent luck w/ the SG20S. |
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:47 pm
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Joined: 07 Sep 2011
Posts: 567
Location: wheeling, wv
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I have used the claybuster 1078 wad with 3/4 oz in 2 1/2" Cheddite hulls with Unique, for a low pressure load in damascus guns |
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:35 pm
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Joined: 11 Dec 2015
Posts: 83
Location: Upstate, SC
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I appreciate the follow up. Low pressure is not a must. These will be used in a very mechanically sound Model 12 of 1913 vintage. My goal is a 7/8 oz load between 1150 and 1200 FPS. If I can achieve that at 10K PSI or below, that should be just fine. |
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:33 pm
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Joined: 07 Jun 2020
Posts: 231
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I found that most 2 3/4 7/8 loads designed for fold crimps fit in 2 1/2 using roll crimps |
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Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:42 pm
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Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 1545
Location: Michigan
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I used BP TC20, & Rem. RXP20 wads in my 7/8 oz. 2-1/2" loads. |
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