huffhuff Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 A couple of us guys on the duck shoot stayed with the good SSS the night before the 1st. We were wined and dined (a whole rack of lamb each) before having 'just a few' drinks. In reality, we finally got to bed 1 hour before the alarm sounded to get up to get to the lakes in time for first flight. That being said, at least I didn't fall asleep in the reed bed and miss the only ducks going over my peg like last year. I was fully awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed - 2 ducks down with 3 shots. I digress... Super Sharp Shooter has just bought all the reloading kit so he was giving us a good run through and demo of how it's all done. We made some pretty impressive 3 1/2 42g 2's (I think it was 2's) steel loads on his MEC kit. Very simple and the fact you can make loads not available off the shelf makes it all the more worth while. I was also quite amazed you can buy all the component parts to make slug shot even without it being on your FAC. If i'm honest, the crimp wasn't great and i'm not sure how well they would shoot, but it was fun making them anyway. I'll dig out a photo of the slug shot in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 It was a great evening of good company and great food if I do say so myself. I'm looking forward to the slug reloading pictures that weren't to hard to master after a few attempts of getting the slugs into the 3.1/2" cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 It was a great evening of good company and great food if I do say so myself. I'm looking forward to the slug reloading pictures that weren't to hard to master after a few attempts of getting the slugs into the 3.1/2" cases. Yep, slippery little ****** to get in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) the grey shell looks fine, the crimp is deep enough, with those super slow powders they really need some pressure to get them burning right. that wad on the RIGHT looks like it took a right beating. cook. ps, 2s are great for duck. Edited September 4, 2012 by cookoff013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Greygrouse Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 A massive thanks to Super Sharp Shooter and Mrs. Super Sharp Shooter for superb food and excellent company. Really enjoyed getting out on the ducks (even when I missed the lot!) and am looking forward to going again. You've now got me trawling the For Sale section looking at reloading gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 A massive thanks to Super Sharp Shooter and Mrs. Super Sharp Shooter for superb food and excellent company. Really enjoyed getting out on the ducks (even when I missed the lot!) and am looking forward to going again. You've now got me trawling the For Sale section looking at reloading gear... exellent. more reloaders make the world go round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds like fun was had by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) Yep, it was really good Terry. We then came back this way and shot Shillington (Charity Shoot) after the ducks. Scott and Roly stayed at mine and then we did Almshoe on Sunday (after a very interesting and eventful night at the new local). Plus, shooting those slugs leave trails. Unbelievable. Edited September 4, 2012 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I am envious. I was out spending good beer /cartridge money on a new truck. I collect it tomorrow so maybe my fun will start then. see you all soon i hope. Terry ps I am going to start the "Fish n Chip thread again, this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 It is quite amazing that you can pick up slugs without an FAC ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 yes you can buy loose slugs quite legal, until you load them Dipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 nice going, but I assume someone has slugs on their ticket for this purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 nice going, but I assume someone has slugs on their ticket for this purpose Nope. None of us have slug on our ticket. Oops. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HDAV Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nope. Oops. Ah well. perhaps you may wish to rethink the legality of the thread.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ummmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nope. I'm sure all is above board and legal. These were special slugs, no licence needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nope. I'm sure all is above board and legal. These were special slugs, no licence needed. I'm sure they came from Spain ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super sharp shooter Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I'm sure they came from Spain ! They were 20g slugs so some extra spacers were needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Greygrouse Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 You might want to post up the component shot of the slug we assembled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Edited September 5, 2012 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 hahahahaha... brilliant, do you still need a fac for that one though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Nope, FAC not needed Before anybody asks, the slug was in the hull when it was picked it up. We didn't squidge it in there just for humours sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 quality :good: colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) What was on the menu that night?. I know Scott has a weird sense of humour Edited September 5, 2012 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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