COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What hulls are classified as tapered case hulls?
A: Remington gun clubs, nitro 27, STS and high velocity; Winchester compression formed (old-style) and HS hulls are all tapered hulls. 

Q: What is the correct crimp depth for a shotgun shell?
A: The correct crimp depth for a 12 gauge shell is .055 deep.

Q: Why is crimp depth important?
A: A crimp depth of .055 deep will keep a consistent chamber pressure, and make for a more stable reload in all temperatures.

Q: How much wad pressure do we need to use?
A: None. Shotgun shell powder manufactured today requires zero wad pressure to perform correctly.

Q: Are all shotgun shell primers interchangeable?
A: No. Each primer has its own load data for each powder.

Q: I can't find data for the primers that I have.
A: Contact the powder manufacturer for the type of powder you are using.

Q: May I use steel shot with wads designed for lead shot?
A: No, because wads designed for lead shot will not protect the barrel from steel shot.