dmarbell
Member
This could be a "reloading" category question, but I wanted to start here.
I have an idea for a non-lethal weapon. It will need to be fired at moderate to low speeds, much less than normal shotshell speeds - my guess is 200-400 fps muzzle velocity. I want to shoot a light cork or rubber ball at those speeds.
I'm sure this is trial and error, but does anyone have any ideas about how to load a 12 ga. shell to shoot a ball, say 1/4 oz. (+/-) at 200-400 fps?
I guess loading a wad and powder with no shot would be a good way to start? I'm worried about the ball not making it out of the barrel, with resultant problems, if the pressure is too low. I don't remember hearing of a barrel exploding when an underloaded shell fired. Doesn't the problem happen with the subsequent firing?
Danny
I have an idea for a non-lethal weapon. It will need to be fired at moderate to low speeds, much less than normal shotshell speeds - my guess is 200-400 fps muzzle velocity. I want to shoot a light cork or rubber ball at those speeds.
I'm sure this is trial and error, but does anyone have any ideas about how to load a 12 ga. shell to shoot a ball, say 1/4 oz. (+/-) at 200-400 fps?
I guess loading a wad and powder with no shot would be a good way to start? I'm worried about the ball not making it out of the barrel, with resultant problems, if the pressure is too low. I don't remember hearing of a barrel exploding when an underloaded shell fired. Doesn't the problem happen with the subsequent firing?
Danny