Red Rider Rudy Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Would putting a cotton ball in the wad under the shot increase the pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 (edited) No, the weight of the cotton ball is insignificant compared to the weight of the shot. Edited October 22 by Sedalia Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Try a dried red Kidney bean. Trust me, it works well.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 A cotton ball will look like feathers when fired from a shotgun! Put it on top of the shot for the best effect!! Doesn’t work well with Black Powder!! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 i know of folks putting glitter and confetti in them just to entertain , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 5 hours ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Doesn’t work well with Black Powder!! Well now I gotta ask how you know that 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 9 minutes ago, watab kid said: i know of folks putting glitter and confetti in them just to entertain , Don’t use glitter!! It’s too likely to get into someone’s eyes and it doesn’t show up very well. Use larger mylar sequins! They’re flashy and they don’t get into places that could be harmed!! 3 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: Well now I gotta ask how you know that I know this because I’ve done it! One of my very good friends from the legendary Possum Trot traded me that knowledge for the sequin trick mentioned above! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 46 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said: Don’t use glitter!! It’s too likely to get into someone’s eyes and it doesn’t show up very well. Use larger mylar sequins! They’re flashy and they don’t get into places that could be harmed!! I know this because I’ve done it! One of my very good friends from the legendary Possum Trot traded me that knowledge for the sequin trick mentioned above! great point , safety first 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orient Express Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Would sequins melt in a BP loaf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodchuck Willy 114613 Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I am a personal user of the lovely cotton ball filler. I put them on top of the shot to make the stack height right on our super light APP 12 gauge loads. It makes a lovely snowing effect and works great. It gives new meaning to the "powder puff" load name. I saw the glitter in action at Land run and wanted to try it for my wife. Now I better look for sequins instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I have seen yellow bird feathers come floating down after some shooters shot for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 On the press, it would probably be easier to put it on TOP of the shot. Ginger didn't like it when I snuck them in hers. Totes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Big Boston" Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 I've dabbled in loading shotgun shells since the mid 70's, and IMHO the best spacer is a card wad or wads, under the shot for a folded crimp shell. For a roll crimp, you need a over shot card anyways, so if you need more than one, you can put one under and one over or two over, whatever. But the reality is, even a mediocre, haphazardly loaded shotshell will get the job done in our game, I'm just a bit fussier than mediocre. BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 4 hours ago, Totes Magoats said: On the press, it would probably be easier to put it on TOP of the shot. Ginger didn't like it when I snuck them in hers. Totes So that is what that knot I saw on the back of your head came from. LOL TM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Howdy Red, Just recently a cowboy I was shooting with looked at the "caved in" crimps on my shot shell reloads and suggested that I drop a cheerio into the shot cup. Haven't tried it yet, but I have the Cheerios. I figure if I don't eat too many of them, the box will last me for the rest of my cowboy career Rev. Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsey, SASS#11236 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Years ago I use to use one sheet of folded blue or pink TP as a filler. Got some interesting comments. Some people actually believed me when I said I put a drop of Hoppes on each sheet to make a self cleaning shotgun shell.. Never really did that. . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 On 10/22/2024 at 10:26 PM, Orient Express said: Would sequins melt in a BP loaf? Depends on how long you leave it the oven… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S. Sooner, SASS #73526 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 I remember a story of someone swapping out the shot with a rather small garment years ago. After the shooter finished the stage it was found hanging on a target. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 (edited) 57 minutes ago, J.S. Sooner, SASS #73526 said: I remember a story of someone swapping out the shot with a rather small garment years ago. After the shooter finished the stage it was found hanging on a target. That was Howdy Doody!! We had a club called the Insane Clown Posse that shot all sorts of things out of our guns! Willy McCoy and I started it back in ought six!! We developed loads containing crepe paper that looked like we were shooting flowers out of our shotguns. Cotton balls and feathers, sequins, colored chalks, paint balls, and finally, actual fireworks loads followed. When some folks got carried away and set too many props and berms afire without enough people around to manage the extinguishment, some places banned them. These are not loads that I’d recommend for any regular use or for use by inexperienced shooters. We spent a lot of time researching and testing our loads and many hours making sure that they were safe to shoot! The old, “DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!!” warning is absolutely imperative here!!! Edited October 24 by Blackwater 53393 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretless Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 For those that want to use glitter, apparently you can get biodegradable glitter in a chunky size that won't carry the typical hazards of regular glitter Here's one example: Hemway Eco Friendly Biodegradable Glitter 100g / 3.5oz Extra Chunky (1/24" 0.040" 1mm) - Pink Holographic https://a.co/d/gICb9TS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Pat Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 Twice I have had the honor of shooting shotgun shells that were loaded with the cremated remains of friends that had requested to be fired at their favorite range 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 9 minutes ago, Irish Pat said: Twice I have had the honor of shooting shotgun shells that were loaded with the cremated remains of friends that had requested to be fired at their favorite range We've put that request in our will. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 If you use fiber wads, they very much looks like confetti coming out of the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 We used to remove the streamers from those old hand held “popper” party favors and load them in shotgun shells in place of fiber wads. That one got plenty of laughs from the peanut gallery!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rider Rudy Posted October 24 Author Share Posted October 24 Thanks all, I worked out a fun load. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 24 Share Posted October 24 23 hours ago, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: Howdy Red, Just recently a cowboy I was shooting with looked at the "caved in" crimps on my shot shell reloads and suggested that I drop a cheerio into the shot cup. Haven't tried it yet, but I have the Cheerios. I figure if I don't eat too many of them, the box will last me for the rest of my cowboy career Rev. Chase When I dropped my BP loads from 1 1/8 oz to 1 oz, the crimp became a bit concave. Not bad, but I've been putting a cheerio on top since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Howdy Abilene, You say you put the cheerio on top. On top of the shot? I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I thought it would go under the shot. Or does it not make any difference? I figured one wanted the shot to hit the target before the cheerio. What say you? Rev. Chase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 2 minutes ago, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: Howdy Abilene, You say you put the cheerio on top. On top of the shot? I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I thought it would go under the shot. Or does it not make any difference? I figured one wanted the shot to hit the target before the cheerio. What say you? Rev. Chase. Hi Rev, maybe it depends on the loader. I use a Lee Loadall and if I drop the cheerio in before the shot, when the shot dispenser tube pushes the wad down, the cheerio clogs the hole and stops shot from coming out. Plus, part of the idea is not just making the stack height right, Lumpy Grits' kidney bean trick does that, it also to block any shot from leaking like the overshot pieces of paper do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Thanks Abilene, I'm using a MEC Jr. so I guess I could do either. My theory is that if the cheerio under the shot makes the stack height right then the crimp will hold all the shot like it should. It would be easier to drop the cheerio on top of the shot. I guess I'll try both ways to see what works best for me. On the face of it, the idea of a cheerio right under the crimp offends my sense of propriety. I can't explain why. Rev. Chase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Don't store them where there are mice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sobrante Kid Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 A soft cheerio will be obliterated before it ever leaves the barrel. It is very possible (likely) that it is crushed when the crimp is made. The kidney bean might make it to the target, but it will get there after the shot does. Based on what others have posted on the Wire, a better solution is to use a wad that is one size too small, 3/4oz wad for 7/8oz shot, etc. If you already have a gazillion wads in your reloading supplies, you gotta do what you gotta do to make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 I've used biodegradable packing pellets from Uhaul as filler. Last I bought were about $5.00 for a big bag. I use in 12 gauge whole. Cut I 1/3 for 44 and 45. https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Packing-Supplies/Biodegradable-Packing-Peanuts/?id=730 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 Forgot to add, but I also use 7 1/2 size shot instead of 8 because if there is a tiny hole in the crimp center, less likely to leak any shot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 20 hours ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: When I dropped my BP loads from 1 1/8 oz to 1 oz, the crimp became a bit concave. Not bad, but I've been putting a cheerio on top since then. So that is why I saw you nibblin on that shotshell at out last match. Trying to get to the cheerio. LOL TM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 Howdy Abilene and others who care, I tried your Cheerio trick to correct the stack height of my shot shell load. Shot a whole match this weekend with them. Worked perfectly! And you're right, putting the Cheerio in before the shot clogs the funnel. On top of the shot gives me a near perfect crimp. I detect a little crunching and dust in the crimp but it makes no difference on the performance. Thanks for the tip. Rev. Chase 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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