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What are those bulk skeet shells good for?

Discussion in 'Ammunition' started by John A., Mar 13, 2013.

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  1. John A.

    John A. I'm "THAT" guy Staff Member Administrator Global Moderator

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    ^ I am still surprised that there has been so much discussion from all of the various members. That's the best part to me.

    I can honestly say I've learned a lot from all of the willingness to help and participation here. Thanks to all.

    I can also say that I never expected my quiet thoughts and memories of some of the things I saw my Grandfather do when I was just a little child to have motivated anyone to work around ammo shortages and change things around so they won't have to do without. I admit, that does give me a smile.

    As for the effectiveness of the slug loads, I have shown a lifelong friend of mine how to do it, and have helped him load up some, and he has anchored 2 deers with them, two years in a row.

    They work.
    John A., Dec 15, 2016
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  2. OhioArcher

    OhioArcher Where's da fishes? Supporter "Philanthropist"

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    Changing jobs next month so my supply of lead wheel weights will come to an end. Scavenging all I can between now and then. Need to find/take the time to melt it all down and pour it.
    OhioArcher, Dec 16, 2016
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  3. CaddmannQ

    CaddmannQ 12g Supporter

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    I thought I was getting a good deal on shotshells, but when I got them home found them to be steel shot.

    I don't really want to shoot steel from the Cruiser (and I won't ever shoot steel from the antique) so I've thought to reload them with the same weight of lead shot and pack them.

    BUT, I didn't consider shooting them as cut shells.

    Not so much labor, plus I may not want to reload these with lead anyway. Not sure about the internal construction...
    CaddmannQ, Feb 10, 2017
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  4. mbshop

    mbshop .270 WIN

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    Don't the steel have cups ? If so, why can't you shoot them ?
    mbshop, Apr 29, 2017
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  5. nitesite

    nitesite Average Guy Moderator "Philanthropist"

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    The wad is specifically designed to hold the lighter steel shot. It is a lot deeper. Please avoid filling the entire wad with lead in a mistaken belief that it would weigh similarly. When you say load and pack them I figure you would fill them short and put in a filler material. Right?

    Your Cruiser will shoot the steel shot loads just fine if all you want to do is bang some stuff.
    nitesite, May 8, 2017
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