10 ga. vs. 12 ga. ?
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Squeeze
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Originally Posted By: cawilson82squeeze would you roll some for someone else? if so shoot me a pm. mn blaster where are you gettin your 4 buck for the ten? i'm stuck with copperplated lead right now
Cawilson,
No I don't hand load shotgun ammo for other people. I do
load a few metallic cartridges for family and a friend or two,
but not shotgun ammo. First, it is highly specific to a
shotgun/choke combo, for best results. And secondly the
liability risk is high. Shotgun ammo isn't as durable as
metallic cartridges, and a little bit of moisture can cause
a good load to go bad, with potential barrel obstructions
as a result.
As for 10 ga. #4 buck(Hevi-shot expensive!
) here is a link:
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=319198
Here is another possibility:
http://www.pcammunition.com/results.php?...;Type=Shotshell
Squeeze
Cawilson,
No I don't hand load shotgun ammo for other people. I do
load a few metallic cartridges for family and a friend or two,
but not shotgun ammo. First, it is highly specific to a
shotgun/choke combo, for best results. And secondly the
liability risk is high. Shotgun ammo isn't as durable as
metallic cartridges, and a little bit of moisture can cause
a good load to go bad, with potential barrel obstructions
as a result.
As for 10 ga. #4 buck(Hevi-shot expensive!
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=319198
Here is another possibility:
http://www.pcammunition.com/results.php?...;Type=Shotshell
Squeeze
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I carried an Ithaca auto mag for years, 60 yard shots are common...
Gas operated guns take a lot of the abuse out of heavy pay loads in 12 and 10ga, you can't shoot a gun well that is going to kick [beeep] out of you.
The Remington 1100 3" and the Beretta 390/391 in 3" take a lot of the smack out of heavy loads...means a lot to me.
yotenaylor, has been down the road and is giving it to you straight. When I shot the 10ga auto's, we had copper plated BB's and Copper plated #4 Buck easily attainable. Lots of folks were killing geese with #4 Buck in those days at ranges you would not believe....rarely if ever do you hear any guys talk of it. When lead was outlawed for ducks, then the shells dryed up also for the 10ga.
The 10ga operates at much lower pressures than the 12ga 3 1/2", thus the shot is less deformed and stays in the pattern longer. A guy that hand loads for the 10ga can get some very special performance out of his shotgun. Buckshot also stacks better in the larger 10ga wad better than the 12ga wad.
Loading long range buckshot with the 12 or 10 is very expensive to get set up in, but the results can be very satisfying.
Gas operated guns take a lot of the abuse out of heavy pay loads in 12 and 10ga, you can't shoot a gun well that is going to kick [beeep] out of you.
The Remington 1100 3" and the Beretta 390/391 in 3" take a lot of the smack out of heavy loads...means a lot to me.
yotenaylor, has been down the road and is giving it to you straight. When I shot the 10ga auto's, we had copper plated BB's and Copper plated #4 Buck easily attainable. Lots of folks were killing geese with #4 Buck in those days at ranges you would not believe....rarely if ever do you hear any guys talk of it. When lead was outlawed for ducks, then the shells dryed up also for the 10ga.
The 10ga operates at much lower pressures than the 12ga 3 1/2", thus the shot is less deformed and stays in the pattern longer. A guy that hand loads for the 10ga can get some very special performance out of his shotgun. Buckshot also stacks better in the larger 10ga wad better than the 12ga wad.
Loading long range buckshot with the 12 or 10 is very expensive to get set up in, but the results can be very satisfying.
Dultimatpredator
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I have a Browning Gold NWTF 23" camoed 10 gauge and a Beretta A390 12 guage. I have shot coyotes,bobcats, and foxes with both. The 10 Gauge because of its weight only gets taken out turkey hunting now. It dosen't kick any harder than my 12 from the extra weight of the gun. It just doesnt make a fast handling gun from the extra weight and the extra cost from the shells don't help either. I would rather take my 12 out when predator calling being its lighter, handles way faster, the shells are cheaper,and more commonly available. I have dropped Yotes out to 65 yards with Federal's 3" lead BB shot that you can purchase a box of 25 for around $30 the last time I checked. The best deal on shot on the market as far as I am concerned.
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cawilson82
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Holy Crap squeeze that's insane. that's exactly how the government is gonna take our guns. they gonna make ammo so high the only folks able to afford it is military and that's cause the tax payers fit the bill. i understand you not reloading for anyone with the sue happy world we live in it's just gone crazy. heck someone should sue ammo companies for their ridiculous prices atleast that would be for a decent cause. about what does it cost ya a shell to reload 10 guages? not hjing the thread i think it could be informational to all
viper
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I also had a SP10 I bought it after having a turkey get away from me on an out of state hunting trip. After several years of shooting both I sold the 10 ga. Shells are expensive the guns are heavy and slow swinging for snap shots. I carry a 24" 12ga and shoot 3" shells and I am completely satisfied. But everyones different maybe you could find one and try it for awhile before investing in one.