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what is the largest lead shot size that can be safely used in standard shotshell recipes?Is it 2's ,bb or larger?
In all other reloading, mass of the projectile vs. burn rate of the propellant determine the majority of pressure issues. The only concern about buckshot that I've encountered is if the diameter of the buck approaches 1/2 of the shotgun's bore diameter. A "bridge" could definitely ruin your day.ihunts2much said:by standard shotshell recipes I did mean those listing shot by weight,not pellet count or slug.Is weight just weight in a shell and x amount of lead is safe in a given recipe as long as the weight is correct?
Actually buckshot pellets are pretty soft. Bridging is a non issue with regards to safety. Large steel shot is a different story. That's why steel shot wads are so thick; but the barrel and choke still takes a pounding.Improved Cylinder said:The only concern about buckshot that I've encountered is if the diameter of the buck approaches 1/2 of the shotgun's bore diameter. A "bridge" could definitely ruin your day.
That is my understanding.ihunts2much said:Is weight just weight in a shell and x amount of lead is safe in a given recipe as long as the weight is correct?