Reloading the .410
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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.
Reloading the .410
I now have some CBC .410 brass and I am keen to give it a try however I do need some load data, so is anyone on the forum loading for the 2.5" 410 and can suggest some starter loads. I would prefer Vihtavuori powder as it is easily sourced, other than that I have an open mind.
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Re: Reloading the .410
I kept it simple and just used Hodgdon Lil'Gun - 12gn IIRC.
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Re: Reloading the .410
I assume that is a 1/2oz load, cardboard or plastic wads?
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Re: Reloading the .410
I checked my notes and it was actually 13gns of Lil'Gun with plastic wads. I used it for pretty much everything - 1/2oz of shot, multi ball and slug.
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Re: Reloading the .410
Time for more probably dim questions however I not loaded a 410 before so would like to keep things on the safe side.
I am not sure of what diameter and thickness wads to use, these are brass cases and I would prefer to keep things friendly for the environment so no plastic wadding (Lets ignore the half ounce of lead!) The bore of a .410 is, erm .410" and the bore of the brass I have is around .438" so I need an over powder wad of at least .438" - Should I be looking at something like .440" Then I need a cushion wad and I was thinking of cork or fibre and I have oversized examples of both here so I can make a punch to suit. The wad stack will be around .700" based on how much volume the shot and powder takes up. Should I be sizing the wad at .440" again? I do have some lubricated 10 bore BP wads, are they worth considering if they were sized suitably?
I am thinking of using Alliant 2400 because someone has pointed out I have a tub of the stuff here and there seems to be an accepted 2400 load of 13 grains behind 1/2 oz of shot so this is something I can work up to, maybe start at 10 grains and see how things go.
Thoughts anyone?
I am not sure of what diameter and thickness wads to use, these are brass cases and I would prefer to keep things friendly for the environment so no plastic wadding (Lets ignore the half ounce of lead!) The bore of a .410 is, erm .410" and the bore of the brass I have is around .438" so I need an over powder wad of at least .438" - Should I be looking at something like .440" Then I need a cushion wad and I was thinking of cork or fibre and I have oversized examples of both here so I can make a punch to suit. The wad stack will be around .700" based on how much volume the shot and powder takes up. Should I be sizing the wad at .440" again? I do have some lubricated 10 bore BP wads, are they worth considering if they were sized suitably?
I am thinking of using Alliant 2400 because someone has pointed out I have a tub of the stuff here and there seems to be an accepted 2400 load of 13 grains behind 1/2 oz of shot so this is something I can work up to, maybe start at 10 grains and see how things go.
Thoughts anyone?
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Re: Reloading the .410
Some info you -
http://upsurvival.tripod.com/id23.html
http://www.grantcunningham.com/2014/07/ ... hotshells/
http://www.fourten.org.uk/light.html
HTH
http://upsurvival.tripod.com/id23.html
http://www.grantcunningham.com/2014/07/ ... hotshells/
http://www.fourten.org.uk/light.html
HTH
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Re: Reloading the .410
Many thanks for the link however I am still not sure about the size of wads to use.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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Re: Reloading the .410
Here you go http://www.circlefly.com/html/wad_sizing_chart.html scroll down and you'll find wad sizes for Magtech brass.
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
Lieutenant General David Morrison
I plink, therefore I shoot.
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