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Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:10 pm
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?
TVM.
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:19 pm
by Sim G
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.....
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:45 pm
by dodgyrog
The Lyman slug doesn't go in a plastic wad but sits on cardboard and felt wads.
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:50 pm
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
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:52 pm
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
NEW
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
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 6:56 pm
by mr smith
It's the newer airgun pellet type of thingy i've got.
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:00 pm
by dodgyrog
Fair enough.
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2013 7:01 pm
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!!
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:44 pm
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.
Re: Lyman shotgun slug
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:49 am
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?