bunny_blaster Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Is anyone reloading any? I've recently switched over to steel but as the winter approaches I will start to use my hushpower more often on the rape. Any info appreciated. Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen tiger Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Two here. EX metro gun . Heavy Goose Federal 3" 12 Guage Hull Federal 209-A Primer 19 grs Alliant "Steel" Powder 1 1/4 oz. T Steel or other type of heavy, non-toxic shot 3" steel shot wad, or BP Pattern Driver MV 983 fps Pattern with Modified Choke: 89% @ 40 Yards Goose / Duck 2 3/4" Federal 12 Gauge Hull Federal 209-A Primer 20 grs Herco Powder 1 1/4 oz. T Steel(Goose) or BB Steel (Duck) MV 869 fps Pattern with Modified Choke: 91.8% @ 40 Yards New 20 Gauge Data (Use with Metro Gun 20 Gauge Adapter System) Federal 3" 20 Gauge Hull 209 Primer (Any) 12 grs Hodgdon "Longshot" Powder RS or any other steel shot wad Felt under shot wad, as required for correct crimp MV 887 fps Pattern with Modified Choke: 88% @ 40 yards IMPORTANT! All of these loads are reduced-powder charges that are enough to allow for changes in wad, shot type, and under shot wads to adjust for correct crimp levels. DO NOT exceed these powder amounts as it will greatly increase sound, and pressure will become unstable. Be sure you understand the principles of handloading before you attempt to reload any ammunition. Any deviation from these principles can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! If you have any questions, please contact us. Metro Gun Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 How useful is a subsonic steel load ? As my understanding is speed with steel counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 20/10/2017 at 1:27 PM, figgy said: How useful is a subsonic steel load ? As my understanding is speed with steel counts. I wouldn’t expect them to be very effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Rimfireboy said: I wouldn’t expect them to be very effective. With the right size of shot, I could see them being reasonable effective, especially if the quoted patterns were achieved. My concern would be firing thick plastic wads through a moderated shotgun - they don't go through particularly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fen tiger Posted November 7, 2017 Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 The point raised about steel shot wads and porting is a good one, i quoted EX metro gun loads these are longer barrels or barrel extensions which have no ports so no fouling. If you could find an old Marlin goose gun you could get the same effect as a metro gun and the full choke at those speeds would be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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