Safe to fire?

[Cheezle56]

Stupid question: So I cut the crimp off of a federal power shok 1oz slug shell just to see how the slug is constructed. Since I haven't touched the powder charge or messed with the wad, can simply drop the slug back in the shell, gently chamber and fire it? or should I just leave the slug out and use it as a blank?

[duckman1]

You could but why risk it. If the slug is no seated properly you could have a problem. Shoot it as a blank or dispose of it.

[Dattebayo]

Stupid question: So I cut the crimp off of a federal power shok 1oz slug shell just to see how the slug is constructed. Since I haven't touched the powder charge or messed with the wad, can simply drop the slug back in the shell, gently chamber and fire it? or should I just leave the slug out and use it as a blank?

It is safe as long as it completely fits within the shot cup and the weight is the same as what was originally in it.

Ensure you have a proper way to make it so the slug doesn't slide out though, as that could lead to catastrophic problems for you.

I personally turn slugs I slice off the top into hot glue slugs. If made properly, they are safe and perform rather well.

[Nrai2020]

Why risk it?

[bohoki]

do it it should be fine
i do not see it possibly making more pressure than an uncrimped one the only problem may arrise during loading but you can put a piece of scotch tape over the front to prevent the slug from dislocating

[jfifer]

Not worth it. At most your curiosity cost 2 bucks. When you cut it the hull could have elongated, powder can shift, slug could have shifted out and not noticed because of the lack of hull.