I can now stop purchasing slug rounds !

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Got my starter set up for melting and casting along with reloading on Xmas day and have now manage to put together my first decent number of slugs #4 and #7 target loads set up.

I can see why progressive loaders are the way to go but I gotta learn to walk be4 running.

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I first did the slugs like they were target loads then I realized that its going to be probably mixed up with the target loads

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So I took the extra step and assembled the slug round like how it comes from a 5 round pack. This way no mixing up what round is what.
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No more paying a buck a shot for slug rounds for me !!!!!!

I think with having the lead for free it works out to about 30 cents per round.

Here is also the # 4 shot loads I did on the right. (100 rounds to a toolbox) All set for IPSC next weekend.

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I know nothing about this, but wouldn't it be better to have the longer brass (slug/buckshot) shells over the shorter pussy bird-shot shells that you're using?
 
If they are low recoil rounds, then no need for high brass shells.
They would function the same as a 1 oz trap load.

Besides, the pussy bird shot shells are plentiful and usually free.
 
There's no functional difference between high and low. It's a myth perpetuated to make you think high brass shells are better and you should pay more. They do look prettier though.

pauls said:
If they are low recoil rounds, then no need for high brass shells.
They would function the same as a 1 oz trap load.

Besides, the pussy bird shot shells are plentiful and usually free.
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I gotta say I'm just setting up the way you are and am waiting for my slug mold to arrive. The Lee LAII is what I got to learn on a swell as I don't plan on doing shot so you have to hand pack buck and slugs anyway I can't see getting a more expensive machine.

But I gotta know what that 12 gauge drill bit job is so I can order one!!

And where did you get your molds from? I had to order from the states as I couldn't find them here.
 
pazzo said:
I know nothing about this, but wouldn't it be better to have the longer brass (slug/buckshot) shells over the shorter pussy bird-shot shells that you're using?
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When you can do better, then you can brag all you want.
Till that day arrive's,...........................
 
bcsteve said:
Those are very clean and shiny looking slug. Did you just used straight wheel weight?
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Excellent Question.

I have 2 types of lead.

The 12g slugs are made from pure lead. I got it from a stain glass company that was going bankrupt. They threw all the lead out in the garbage bin and I put as much as I could in my van when it got dark. Please dont judge me. I was young and needed the lead. LOL.

The other type of lead came from wheel weights and they are much harder hence better for the 9mm/357mag/40ca/45acp that I will learn to cast later.
 
I was asked what was the item on the drill press - its a ...

Lyman 12g roll crimper

See the video I made below and it will show how I used the crimper.
 
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CreamySmooth said:
I gotta say I'm just setting up the way you are and am waiting for my slug mold to arrive. The Lee LAII is what I got to learn on a swell as I don't plan on doing shot so you have to hand pack buck and slugs anyway I can't see getting a more expensive machine.

But I gotta know what that 12 gauge drill bit job is so I can order one!!

And where did you get your molds from? I had to order from the states as I couldn't find them here.
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If you are wondering where I got my 12g Lee 1ounce mold from: Dragonbulletlube.com they are in Pickeering ON.
 
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What do you use slugs for ?

I find this cool but i had to ask myself what i would do with that many slugs ? Targets ?
 
Rick911 said:
What do you use slugs for ?

I find this cool but i had to ask myself what i would do with that many slugs ? Targets ?
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Paper targets. Its going to sound bizarre but i like shooting the shotgun like a rifle. Its not that accurate with a smooth bore barrel - 3-6" @25 yrds. but thats the fun part when I do a shoot off.

Some of the IPSC shotgun I do requires a slug round mixed in with shot rounds depending on how the course is set up.
 
sendmorebrains said:
Paper targets. Its going to sound bizarre but i like shooting the shotgun like a rifle. Its not that accurate with a smooth bore barrel - 3-6" @25 yrds. but thats the fun part when I do a shoot off.
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you can tighten that up with better sights I think. I was shooting my cast lee slugs from a smoothbore 12.5" grizzly shotgun with ghost ring sights and you can get them touching at 25 yards
 
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