Question about loading Lee slugs

[S&S]

So I decided to cast and load some Lee Key Drive 1 oz. slugs. I am using Load data from the Lee web site as follows:
Remington Premier hull
WAA12 wad ( I am using the CB-1118-12)
49 gr Blue Dot (yeah that's a lot!!)

So here are my problems,:

First off I can't fit 49 gr of powder in the hull, the wad sits above the bottom of the crimp line. 45 gr allows the wad to sit right, is that ok ?

The slug will not sit in the bottom of the wad without being forced down thus causing a bulge in the hull so I used a couple of shot cards to raise the slug and that seams to of helped a little but I still have a small bulge in the hull that causes the hull to fit very tight in the barrel. So my questions are do you think the CB wad is the problem ? Is the WAA thinner at the pedals ? (I dont have any WAA wads)

Also if the hull is very tight in the barrel can that cause excess pressure that I should be concerned about ?

If anyone else is loading these slugs what is your recipe ?

Thanks for the help,

[kostner]

Just started to reload slugs that I have cast. Having a different problem than you are. I need MORE fill to get the crimp right where it is intented to be.
Using a Winchester AA hulls, 1 oz. Lee slug, Winchester WAA12R wads and 19 gr. Red Dot. Very impressed with the accuraticy of these shells at 75ft indoor range.
Try this video to helphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJQV5KPOt6U
Change wads and your problem will disappear. Shooting slug is alot of fun and affordable if you cast.

[emptybottle151]

^ Fixed it for ya.

[CK_32]

I say change out the wad or lose some powder.


I've realized loading shot for a smooth bore is a lot more forgiving than brass.

[rsrocket1]

Just started to reload slugs that I have cast. Having a different problem than you are. I need MORE fill to get the crimp right where it is intented to be.
Using a Winchester AA hulls, 1 oz. Lee slug, Winchester WAA12R wads and 19 gr. Red Dot. Very impressed with the accuraticy of these shells at 75ft indoor range.
Try this video to helphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJQV5KPOt6U
Change wads and your problem will disappear. Shooting slug is alot of fun and affordable if you cast.

The WAA12R is a very short wad. You can easily raise the slug higher with many different other wads. Just make sure they are made for tapered hulls.

[Solus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hUQN2wYxEtc

[S&S]

Thanks for all the great input guy's...I ordered that roll crimp tool and going to get some WAA12R wads and see how it works!!!

[3006mv]

Overwad shot cards