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Posted: 6/12/2008 10:59:14 AM EDT
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Anyone doing this? Can you suggest some manuf. shells? Any tips? |
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I load my own, but CCI makes them. The Speer reloading manual has data for loading them. They're pretty ineffective past 3-5 yards. You can't get enough #9 shot into the capsules to get a nice, dense pattern. I've been meaning to call Ballistic Products and see if they have any #12 shot(used in .22 and .22 mag) because it works better IMO. ETA-- If you're going to load your own, it's best to use cases that were previously loaded with wadcutters. You'll also want to use a flat faced wadcutter seating punch. |
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I have loaded the Speer capsules in 38 and 44 cal. Just follow the instructions in a Speer reloading manual. I use #9 shot and Unique powder in 38 cases. Don't have any 44 special brass, so I use 44 Mag brass. The Speer manuals states that there is no gain if you use the magnum case. The capsule is seated to the magnum bullet length, so these are long rounds. No leading or plastic fouling problems. Effective range is about 15 feet. The rifled barrel kills patterns fast. Ment as a snake load, will blow hell out of cans up close. Can also throw a can in the air and watch it jump when hit. In a safe place of course. |
 I'd go with a powder load appropriate for the shot weight I was using (which means some experimentation with how much shot fits in the case), rather than just playing with how much powder you put in it. |
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