what to do about bad crimp?

[total disaster]

I just picked up a mec 650 the other day and took me awhile to get crimp right but I have some loads that may leak #8 shot was wondering what I can do to to keep the shot in for using these shells ? shells are the newer AA hulls.

thanks



Justin

 

[9x19p]

I don't load for shotgun, would wax work?

 

[total disaster]

I have heard of wax but kind of want some ideas of what others do. may steal some of the wife's candles LOL

 

[577/450]

thin cardboard top wad works for me

 

[The Cold Lake Kid]

Try using an over wad, (over the shot).

 

[hunter5425]

Hopefully its not too many, I've used wax to hold the shot in but it can come loose with jarring so I would use up your repaired shells first.

 

[jongun]

Hot glue would work.

 

[alox]

Wax does work; just go to the dollar store and buy a couple of candles. Just handle gently before firing off.

 

[total disaster]

These are just target loads so it will be put in a box taken to range and fired. Maybe ill make a punch to cut thin over shot cards. Thanks for the help !!

 

[tigger]

Overshot card should not be necessary, try adjusting your pre crimp a bit lower or higher, if concave, higher, if convex or flat with hole in the centre lower. Candle wax will get you by untill you have it figured. Bullet lube works better as its softer, but candle wax is handy!

 

[total disaster]

I think I have it set up now just wanted a save way to fire off rounds that wasn't up to par on the crimp. I adjusted starter lower and that helped a lot. out of last 10 I think there was one not closed in center. this progressive loader is a different animal for sure LOL

 

[Lead Loader]

Sounds like your first stage crimp you are not pressing it far enough, then final crimp is fast to pop it in and hold it all tightly