I'm loading some 7/8oz loads for an upcoming skeet shoot, and have encountered something new. The crimps seem deep, and incomplete... as if there wasn't enough shot, or perhaps the wad wasn't tall enough. I'm admittedly new to loading shotshells, but my 1oz loads never looked quite like this. I'd appreciate some guidance or reassurance.
AA 12ga Hulls (new design)
Cheddite 209
17.1gr of Ramshot Competition (should get me 1,250ish fps)
CB0178 (WAA12-L)
7/8oz #9 Eagle
Loaded on a MEC Sizemaster
The attached pics show the shot slightly below the lip of the wad, and a few of the crimps have a tiny but visible hole in the middle.
What should I do? Load 'em and shoot 'em, or start over?
Thanks!
AA 12ga Hulls (new design)
Cheddite 209
17.1gr of Ramshot Competition (should get me 1,250ish fps)
CB0178 (WAA12-L)
7/8oz #9 Eagle
Loaded on a MEC Sizemaster
The attached pics show the shot slightly below the lip of the wad, and a few of the crimps have a tiny but visible hole in the middle.
What should I do? Load 'em and shoot 'em, or start over?
Thanks!