Advice sought on loading 12 ga blanks

[JohnC]

I've been asked to provide & operate the shotgun at a shotgun start charity golf tournement. So I figure the Outlaw would be perfect for this - especially if I can manage a double.

because of the area it's in I figure blanks are needed -= but they seem quite pricey. anybody have a good blank recipe and advice on loading these ie any fillers needed? i have a Mec 600 that hasn't been used in years since $40 to $60 flats hit the market, but it could be pressed into service for this project.

Any and all advice appreciated.

 

[Longwalker]

One box of blanks are cheaper than buying components to make your own blanks. I have made blanks with about 20 grains of very fast shotgun powder ( red dot, clays etc.) and hard card wads, topped off with a very good crimp - a rolled crimp is best. Some use corn meal or cream of wheat as a filler, but hard cards are reliable and less messy. The biggest challenge is developing enough pressure for a good report. A good crimp is essential. Slow burning powders are inconsistent. If you price out and order a carton of card wads you will realize one box of factory loaded blanks is probably worth the price, but loading blanks is fun.

 

[happiness is a warm gun]

Whay don't you just take the shot collum out of a live shell. That way your only shooting the wad. Instant cheap blank!

 

[Ganderite]

What ever flavour you make, don't forget that 12 gu blanks are fatal at close range.

 

[happiness is a warm gun]

What ever flavour you make, don't forget that 12 gu blanks are fatal at close range.

Good point!