I took a scrap 12ga barrel, and cut off a section of the chamber 2 1/2" long. Put the casing into it, cut off the excess with a sharp knife.
Made a wadcutter on the lathe, use it in the drill press to cut wads from cardboard, cork. Soak the cork wads in melted lube. Wads do need to fit the cases you are using.
I have found that paper cases burn through in short order.
To crimp I use one of the antique hand cranked roll crimpers. You often see these at shows, they are not expensive.
Have used brass cases in the past (Remington "Best"). As mentionned, they do have to be cleaned carefully after each use.
Made a wadcutter on the lathe, use it in the drill press to cut wads from cardboard, cork. Soak the cork wads in melted lube. Wads do need to fit the cases you are using.
I have found that paper cases burn through in short order.
To crimp I use one of the antique hand cranked roll crimpers. You often see these at shows, they are not expensive.
Have used brass cases in the past (Remington "Best"). As mentionned, they do have to be cleaned carefully after each use.
