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Lyman shotgun slug

#1 Post by mr smith »

I have just bought some lyman slug to use in the plasic wads(make unknown) i have previously used with Lee slug.The Lyman's much more of a snug fit in the wad producing a very slight bulge.What wads has anyone used with the lyman and got them to fit okay?

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WAA12F114 is the most prolific wad in the Lyman data. I myself used WAA12SL. In short, I found the slug to be disappointing. Thankfully saddler sent me some before I sprang for the Lyman mold and handles.....
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#3 Post by dodgyrog »

The Lyman slug doesn't go in a plastic wad but sits on cardboard and felt wads.
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#4 Post by mr smith »

dodgyrog wrote:The Lyman slug doesn't go in a plastic wad but sits on cardboard and felt wads.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/bull ... entryID=86
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#5 Post by saddler »

dodgyrog wrote:The Lyman slug doesn't go in a plastic wad but sits on cardboard and felt wads.
YES - it does sit in a plastic wad

There are TWO types of Lyman slug now

The olde foster round nose style and the newer flat nose type

i.e.
OLD
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NEW
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The olde one is the type that sits on top of card/felt wads.
The one being discussed is the newer type, designed to go INTO a standard wad
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#6 Post by mr smith »

It's the newer airgun pellet type of thingy i've got.
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#7 Post by dodgyrog »

Fair enough.
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#8 Post by saddler »

mr smith wrote:It's the newer airgun pellet type of thingy i've got.
...me too

SimG never liked it...blamed his bad loads

I really like the design. Great that the standard crimp can be used for it, not just a roll crimp

Will be doing some home-rolled buckshot this year too!!
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#9 Post by mr smith »

Well finally tried some today,bit disappointed.Grouped okay considering i'm only using the bead but shooting about 6-8" low so back to the lee as the were much nearer point of aim.
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#10 Post by John MH »

mr smith wrote:Well finally tried some today,bit disappointed.Grouped okay considering i'm only using the bead but shooting about 6-8" low so back to the lee as the were much nearer point of aim.
More powder required?
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