12 ga Reduce Shot Load

[DueceMcGurk]

I found a small bucket of high power shotgun shells in the back of my ammo closet. 1 1/4 oz of #7 1/2. I will never shoot these. My shoulder just won't take the abuse.

Considering cutting the star crimp off and reducing the load to 7/8 oz. for plinking. Then using overshot card and roll crimp to reclose. Rather than attempt to pry the star crimp open.

Thoughts? Experience? (sound of buckling chin strap)

[Thefeeder]

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Trade or give them away....no need to mess around with slow burning powder and try to make 7/8oz loads when none exist in any reloading manual

Not worth it

[JagerDog]

Need to buy a Beretta A300. I hear they shoot pretty soft.

You're welcome.

But yeah...what Feeder said. Wrong powder for 7/8oz and just a lot of work to rework. The only other suggestion is salvage the shot.

[FLIGHT762]

Give them to someone who will shoot them.

[DueceMcGurk]

Thought so. Thanks guys.

[Carcassonne]

Give them away or trade them (whichever is legal according to California law).

I got some old 1-5/8oz lead 12ga shells from someone on this board a while back. Those things kicked hard.


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[rsrocket1]

Reducing high power payload with the same powder could lead to a really smokey/sooty shot with inconsistent velocity. The powder type and charge depends on the weight of the payload to build up pressure. A lighter payload should use a faster powder to burn completely and cleanly.

[beetle]

i would disassemble and re-use the lead and primer to reload something more pleasant to shoot -- or give away.

[dirtclod]

I'm sure a Pot Shooter will trade you out for some 7/8 or 1 oz.

[edgerly779]

Those are good quail loads and for club chukar. Sell them. Or trade for 3/1/8 loads