Shotgun slugs

[rachunter]

My first try at reloading shotgun slugs. I had everything but the slugs so when I placed an order at B.P.I I added a pack of there dgs thunderbolts 13/8oz in 12ga. This is also my first time using a roll crimper(thanks let em grow) it took me a few tries and I still think I pressed to hard.

I’m going to head up to my house soon and give them a shot with this shortage going on I’m looking at all my options.

Again a special thanks to @let em grow

I might leave out the over shot card next time.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Enigma]

Very cool. 

[silent death]

Check out bubba round tree outdoors on you tube he has awesome load work ups on making slugs and stuff like this 

[rachunter]

3 hours ago, silent death said:

Check out bubba round tree outdoors on you tube he has awesome load work ups on making slugs and stuff like this 

ya i've been watching Wade's videos for a few year.He uses a lot of herco,800 and longshot powder none of which i can get my hands on.He finally stepped up to a drill press roll crimper,even though the hand crank one he has works.lol

[rachunter]

I forgot to mention "let em grow" made the roll crimper for me.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

not sure how the roll crimper he made is set up but something you may want to try is a q-tip with a dab of WD-40 and run on the outside of the hull just prior to crimping. It really makes it a nice smooth roll. 

[rachunter]

not sure how the roll crimper he made is set up but something you may want to try is a q-tip with a dab of WD-40 and run on the outside of the hull just prior to crimping. It really makes it a nice smooth roll. 

I had a little trouble lining it up on the drill press, but that was about it. I definitely try the Wd-40. I think I was pressing to hard.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I had a little trouble lining it up on the drill press, but that was about it. I definitely try the Wd-40. I think I was pressing to hard.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve got a PVC pipe jig I made because I was crimping with a hand drill. I’ll dig it out and post a pic

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I had a little trouble lining it up on the drill press, but that was about it. I definitely try the Wd-40. I think I was pressing to hard.




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve got a PVC pipe jig I made because I was crimping with a hand drill. I’ll dig it out and post a pic

[phade]

You should see the things Bryan messages me that he makes....LOL.

Nice start, you'll get that process down in no time.

That angle cut in the slug...is that keying the slug to a barrel for rifling?

[rachunter]

1 hour ago, phade said:

You should see the things Bryan messages me that he makes....LOL.

Nice start, you'll get that process down in no time.

That angle cut in the slug...is that keying the slug to a barrel for rifling?

I can image the things a tool/die maker can do.I took a course when i was in my twenties but couldn't get passed the math.It's a skill and an art.

The cut is supposed to stabilize the slug in flight.I wanted the 1oz Thug slugs,but these where the only ones in stock.I never seen a need for a 3" slug, 23/4" 1oz slugs always knocked them down just fine.