Shotshell reloading.
Does anyone actually know the pros and cons between a six point crimp and an 8 point? Where I live 8 is more common.
31-35, M
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Powderflask · 31-35, M
@Stillwaiting thank you. That actually explains a lot, I was having trouble choosing a press because my skeet loads have 8 but some of my buckshot shells have 6
Stillwaiting · M
@Powderflask You go through a lot more skeet shells, right? Maybe get a single station for the buckshot if you use enough to be worth it .. or stick with buckshot with 8 folds.
Powderflask · 31-35, M
@Stillwaiting I had considered that,I found a cheap hand loading press for $30 but I considered tossing the shells and just reload buckshot with 8 point crimp.
Stillwaiting · M
Supposedly 8 is a bit tighter, holds smaller shot better. Should match the number originally in the "virgin" shell when first loaded.
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Powderflask · 31-35, M
@FrogManSometimesLooksBothWays was hoping for something more useful, but to each his own.
@Powderflask Cool!
MethDozer · M
Not much difference other than an 8 point is usually skived and reloads an little easier. They also tend to fold a bit easier. 8 point is just a little more consistent than 6.
The only real difference is between crimped and rolled shells. Rolled shells have a slight advantage in certain harsh conditions but its negligible and is more difficult to get consistent over crimped.
The only real difference is between crimped and rolled shells. Rolled shells have a slight advantage in certain harsh conditions but its negligible and is more difficult to get consistent over crimped.
MethDozer · M
@Powderflask You'll mostly only see 8 point on target loads and its because of consistancy. No other reason.