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Member Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio

A year ago I acquired a bunch of 12 ga 3.5 in. Remington Wingmaster HD shells that Bass pro was selling out for very cheap. I bought a bunch and have reloaded it into 1 1/8oz 12 ga shells for duck hunting. Used a few this past year and they worked very nicely, good clean kills and a nice pattern with an IC choke.

Well, I have run out of 12ga components and have 60 oz of shot left. Now that I have a Citori that can shoot steel and the heavier stuff, I am wondering about making some 16 ga loads. On the spreadsheets there are a couple of recipes for Heavyshot. It has about the same density. I was looking at the 1 ox loads, the 1 1/8 are just too close to max pressure for me. The 1 oz loads will still have plenty of pellets.

I am hoping to get some ideas. Since this may be new I might have to make some up and have Tom test them.

Any ideas??

Wingmaster HD is 10% denser than lead. Wingmaster HD delivers a superb combination of energy and pattern density at long ranges. Deeper penetration beyond 40 yards than any comparable density material. round, smooth and true-sized pellets. Improved choke response.

What 12 gauge components do you need?
You need Gold Medal Hulls??
http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=2943916

Do you have 16 gauge steel shot wads??

Mike

Member Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio

Right on both accounts Mike. I ran out of 12 ga gold metal hulls and no one has them in stock. So thought I should get some of the VP 80 wads at do some 16 ga loads for my Citori. Already have both Steel and Longshot powder. Since the loads I saw were for Hevishot, figured I should test them. Just looking for some advice. Have some steel wads that need a job?
And yes that was my thread on SGW

I will check my stock of Federal Gold Medal hulls.
If I do have them will 100 be enough?

Here is a fella selling some on Gunbroker
I have bought from him before, no issues

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=400055272

Mike

p.s. ANYONE IN SW OHIO GOT ANY GOLD MEDAL HULLS?????

p.s.s. Is that the direction you wish to go????

Lots of things to chew on here Smile

Member Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio

Thanks Mike
Actually 40 would be plenty. when I said I had 60 oz of shot that includes some 3 inch 12 ga shells that I will not re-load if I stay 12 ga. So only need 35-40 hulls to finish the shot from the 3.5 inch shells.

If I decide to go 16 ga then I might cut those 3 inchers apart and use them for 16 ga.

I'll check out those links for the hulls.

Member Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 401 Location: Tennessee

If Mike can't help you with 12ga Gold Medals, I have a bunch. I'd be glad to let you have 40. I'm in SW OH also and could meet you somewhere.
Bill

Member Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio

PM sent. Thanks

Member Joined: 02 Sep 2010 Posts: 829 Location: SW Ohio

I have gotten feedback from the owner of Nice shot on SGW and it looks good for this June to have some shot available. So I am going to stick with Nice Shot for the 16 so I can grab either the Citori, older A5, or Marlin 90 and not worry about which box of shells to grab.

Thanks guys for helping out.

I love it when a plan comes together

Mike