Just getting started into shotshell loading and wanted to ask a question. I think I know the answer, but wanted to ask here to verify first (the only stupid question is the one I don't ask--right?)
I am using a particular set of components and my question concerns mostly the wad.
When loaded, the shot appears to be ever so slightly higher/taller than the wad cup. I know the cups are for the 1-1/8 oz shot that I am loading into them, but I wanted to ask if this is alright or if I need to try a different 1-1/8 oz shot bushing in case this one was slightly oversize when they pulled it from the mold or something or if this is entirely OK.
Also, the crimp pushes in slightly too far and the shot rattles when it is shaken. I assume that I need to place a felt wad under the shot cup/wad to raise it up a little higher in the hull and that would be OK without affecting pressure?
Or should I use two overshot cards stacked to make up the difference over top of the shot?
I'm just trying to find out which is the best/preferred method to proceed.
I am using a particular set of components and my question concerns mostly the wad.
When loaded, the shot appears to be ever so slightly higher/taller than the wad cup. I know the cups are for the 1-1/8 oz shot that I am loading into them, but I wanted to ask if this is alright or if I need to try a different 1-1/8 oz shot bushing in case this one was slightly oversize when they pulled it from the mold or something or if this is entirely OK.
Also, the crimp pushes in slightly too far and the shot rattles when it is shaken. I assume that I need to place a felt wad under the shot cup/wad to raise it up a little higher in the hull and that would be OK without affecting pressure?
Or should I use two overshot cards stacked to make up the difference over top of the shot?
I'm just trying to find out which is the best/preferred method to proceed.