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As a very inexperienced shotgun shell re-loader (i.e., I have yet to load my first shotgun shell) I understand, from what I've read, the importance of not deviating from established load data... and, specifically, I do understand the potential danger of changing load weight.
However, the load data I've seen, while it specifies load weight (e.g., 1 oz., 1 1/8 oz., etc.), it does not specify load size (e.g., 7 1/2 oz., 8 oz., etc.). Can I safely assume, then, that shot SIZE makes no difference?
I question this because it seems to me that a smaller size shot will have a greater density than a larger size shot and, as a consequence will take up less space in the hull. Does some kind of spacer need to be added to compensate for this? If so, how does one determine the thickness needed, and where/when does it get placed in the reloading process?
I currently have 2 3/4", twice shot Remington, 7 1/2, hulls that I would like to fill with No. 8 shot if it is safe to do so.
This is my first time posting on this forum. So, thanks to anyone willing to respond.
However, the load data I've seen, while it specifies load weight (e.g., 1 oz., 1 1/8 oz., etc.), it does not specify load size (e.g., 7 1/2 oz., 8 oz., etc.). Can I safely assume, then, that shot SIZE makes no difference?
I question this because it seems to me that a smaller size shot will have a greater density than a larger size shot and, as a consequence will take up less space in the hull. Does some kind of spacer need to be added to compensate for this? If so, how does one determine the thickness needed, and where/when does it get placed in the reloading process?
I currently have 2 3/4", twice shot Remington, 7 1/2, hulls that I would like to fill with No. 8 shot if it is safe to do so.
This is my first time posting on this forum. So, thanks to anyone willing to respond.