Zorros
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Bought three boxes of no 8, 2.5” paper hull shells, 16 ga yesterday. 1125 fps, 7/8 oz. wha do you think?
I'll bet they're old!
How does reloading paper differ from plastic? Do you use fiber disc wads instead of plastic shot cups? A friend gave me a box of new Federal shells that I'd like to shoot and reload. Love the smell of fired paper shells!When I shot trap on a regular basis and reloaded my own, I only used Winchester low brass paper hulls.
They should still be OK to shoot, unless they got wet and swelled up.
How does reloading paper differ from plastic? Do you use fiber disc wads instead of plastic shot cups? A friend gave me a box of new Federal shells that I'd like to shoot and reload. Love the smell of fired paper shells!
I understand they generate lower pressure so less recoil too? I'd imagine extra care has to be taken with crimping?They reload just like plastic. I'd have to pull out my recipe book to give you the entire list of components but they are slightly easier that plastic hulls. I also think they pack more uniformly and give you better consistency. But like with any handload, you need to pattern your shot to see exactly how well it performs.
I understand they generate lower pressure so less recoil too? I'd imagine extra care has to be taken with crimping?
I understand they generate lower pressure so less recoil too? I'd imagine extra care has to be taken with crimping?
I've found dozens of the rims of paper shells while metal detecting our property. Winchester being the most found. Wasn't aware they were still made.