3D printing and slug wads
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Any existing data without such a reference should be treated as suspect and not used.
Use reloading information posted here at your own risk. This forum (http://www.full-bore.co.uk) is not responsible for any property damage or personal injury as a consequence of using reloading data posted here, the information is individual members findings and observations only. Always verify the load data and be absolutely sure your firearm can handle the load, especially older ones. If in doubt start low and work your way up.
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TomH
Re: 3D printing and slug wads
Would it be possible to screw a felt wad onto the bottom like traditional Brenneke slugs? Felt wadding in the correct size is after all available for fibre birdshot reloads.
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bewildered
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Re: 3D printing and slug wads
I have had some success with 1oz Lee slugs using fibre wads but as mag44 says if left to their own devices they just rattle down the barrel. To get round this I wrap the slug in paper sleeve (a paper patched slug I suppose) then place this on top of the fibre wads and this gives me about the same accuracy as placing the Lee slug in a plastic wad.
A lad I shoot with just uses the Lee slug with fibre wads and a tightish choke in his gun to straighten it out as it leaves the barrel and reckons this is OK.
A lad I shoot with just uses the Lee slug with fibre wads and a tightish choke in his gun to straighten it out as it leaves the barrel and reckons this is OK.
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safetyfirst
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Re: 3D printing and slug wads
If anyone would like some test prints doing, let me know, I can print PLA, PETG, ABS OR Flexible PLA.
I’ll do a batch for you for a fiver to cover materials and postage. If you like them you’re welcome to buy some material and I’ll print a load off for you.
I’ll do a batch for you for a fiver to cover materials and postage. If you like them you’re welcome to buy some material and I’ll print a load off for you.
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mag41uk
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Re: 3D printing and slug wads
Definitely - thanks for the offer.safetyfirst wrote:If anyone would like some test prints doing, let me know, I can print PLA, PETG, ABS OR Flexible PLA.
I’ll do a batch for you for a fiver to cover materials and postage. If you like them you’re welcome to buy some material and I’ll print a load off for you.
Will pm you.
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