12 ga Steel Shot #7 Load Advice - Shotgun Forum

Mar 2, 2024 · 1300 fps steel #6 shot is going 577 fps at 37.7 yards with 1.03 lbs of energy and it takes .139 seconds to travel 37.7 yards. At 37.7 yards the much slower starting #6 steel shot …

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Apr 7, 2023 · The steel #6 shot that starts out 200 fps slower has 30.26% more energy and 16.13% more gel penetration at 37.4 yards. The 1450 fps steel #7 shot starts out 16% faster …

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Feb 3, 2017 · steel reloading I discussed steel shot reloading with midway and find they have the change over from lead to steel shot on my mec reloader. $155 for the kit and steel shot $23 for …

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Is the Longshot a good reloader for 12ga?

For 12ga, Longshot may be one that will work for you. There are 1oz ~1300fps steel loads available with it. Precision Reloading had longshot in stock for about 6 hours yesterday before they sold out. ...

Can 7/8 oz steel shots be reloaded?

7/8oz steel shots are doable and can be reloaded using a lead 114 mec bar. These loads can be shot with normal target powders and may achieve velocities of around 1400fps. ...

How much steel shot do you use for shooting ducks?

For shooting ducks, one ounce of #3 steel or even 7/8 oz will get the job done. I personally shoot 20 ga with 3/4 oz of #3 steel at 1400 fps or faster. Lighter loads can also be used for quail and chuckars with smaller shot for quail. ...

Should I use a 7 steel pellet?

For clays inside of 40 yard, the #7 steel pellet will give you better pattern density. I've shot a good deal many of the #7 steel load at Skeet, 5-stand and sporting over the years. Here are a few of my pattern numbers comparing the #7 steel load against a #8 lead load. ...

What is the preferred powder for steel shotgun reloading?

When loading steel, Alliant STEEL powder is used in the majority of loads. There are good loads using other powders as well but STEEL is preferred due to its ability to achieve higher velocities at lower pressures with a large variety of payloads in all weather conditions. ...

Which wad should I use for shotgun reloading?

For shotgun reloading, you can usually get tighter crimps using cork wads than felts, resulting in more consistent loads. Custom slitting wads can also help improve patterns. All wads must be slit at least 2/3 of the wad's length, with a minimum of 2 slits in the wad. Limiting the use of any fillers/OSCs over the shot eliminates the possibility of fillers interfering in your loads' pattern. ...