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I am interested in what you have learned. I have the dies and cases for a 444 Marlin. I have Lil'Gun powder that is listed at 13.2 gr. for a 1/2 oz. load. Now what I don't understand is: do you still use a plastic shot wad or do you put a felt over the powder and then put the shot in?? I need to find some "detailed" loading instructions as I am not familar with reloading shotgun shells. Let alone converting rifle cases to shotgun shells. (By the way I am using this load for my Taurus Judge.) Last edited on Mon Nov 12th, 2007 01:41 PM by tdauber
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12th, 2007 03:29 PM |
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Ok, Prime case, put in the powder, place a 7/16" card wad, just cut from index card stock, on the powder, I use a 3/8" wood dowel about 6" long with a golf ball for a knob handle to place the wad and compress the powder, drop the plastic wad/ cup in, place shot, keep it 1/8" below top of case, place another card wad on top the shot with the 3/8" dowel rod, then use a bit of finger nail polish to stick the wad in place.
I use the brass .410 shotshells from Midway, they are longer than the .444 case and have a bit more capacity.
Using the plastic wad/cup should give better patterns but you can get a bit more shot in if you place a 1/4" nitro wad over the powder and leave out the wad/cup.
You will have to cut your wads, the brass cases are quite a bit larger I.D. than the plastic cases. Just get a 7/16" hollow punch.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12th, 2007 04:17 PM |
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Is there a certain plastic wad that you recommend? I have seen a number out there. Also, what type of shot do you use? I was told that the shot needs to "nest". If that is correct, a BB sized shot, .170 in size is the largest that will "nest" other than 000 buckshot which will sit one on top of the other.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12th, 2007 06:31 PM |
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I have # 7 1/2 shot on hand, a pretty good general use shot size, # 5 or # 6 might be a bit better for larger animals such as coons, but the larger the shot size, the fewer shot to fill the pattern.
I have made a good load with 4, .34" balls, fill the shotcup to the top. I bought a bag of Federal 410-SC wad/ cups because Midway had them on sale,  , I suppose most any would do, none will be large enough in diameter to seal the brass cases, so an over powder wad will be necessary and you will have to get a 7/16" hollow punch to make them.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 23rd, 2007 07:20 PM |
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Guys:
Just for the record, BP sells round slug loads for a 410. I haven't loaded mine yet as I am waiting for some overshot cards. Looks interesing though.
haffordite
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