Reloading Shotgun Wads

[@griffithk]

I’m new to shotgun reloading. It’s waaaay different than metallic cartridge reloading. Thanks for all the info you put out, it’s very very informative.

[@lacowart]

Excellent explanation. Appreciated.

[@tonythorne4623]

As I have not reloaded for years I found this video very imformetive and useful big thumbs up from the UK.

[@Reisor_HoundHunting]

Love these videos I have really enjoyed listening to you talk about the ends and outs of reloading. Please continue to make videos. I like the hunting load videos thanks and God bless

[@BrockLowell]

Another great video! Your knowledge is priceless and thank you keep your power dry…..

[@decibellone696]

that was great... i grew up reloading with my dad for trap skeet and hunting. Ill i ever knew was lead shot now with steel and im getting back into reloading shotgun...this is handy info. thx

[@thastinger345]

PT1265 wads are back

[@gjkMN]

Very interesting on the wadslick results. I wouldn't have fully bought into the product without seeing actual results.

[@warddelta]

Very helpful, just getting started reloading, thanks!

[@stevenprinc5580]

Thanks for the good information it will help people not hurt them selfs

[@joeagosta9060]

just stared reloading shotgun.. Great Information!! Must see!! Thank-You!!

[@kurasvass]

Very nice and informative

[@rickdavid1795]

Another great informational video. Thank you

[@TsYahoo143]

Thanks great info cleared some of my questions

[@aec062859]

Great video. Very informative. THANK YOU

[@robertfrapples2472]

Good stuff! Lots of good info that will hopefully keep folks from damaging their guns or even injuring themselves. Always remember you're creating a pressure about three times that of a SCUBA tank right next to your eyes every time you pull a trigger.

[@stefanfrank4043]

👍Thank you for this informative Video!

[@stephenlovett89]

This is invaluable info to me as a new reloader!!!!

[@ocean374]

Great info when I swap wads i always reduce powder by 10% to be safe it always works great

[@curtishooper2603]

Lot of good information. Thanks!

[@ignore-a-moose9860]

Fantastic video!! You should do one describing nitro cards and their purpose, it would be helpful to me and others im sure. I loved the video and your explanation behind all the wads.

[@kgroombr]

Good detailed explanation. Thanks!

[@douglaskirk1087]

Great info I love the 16ga to one of my favorite guns is my Winchester 37a from my childhood looking forward to the next video God bless you and have a great day

[@okshotgun]

The 16 Gauge has always been my favorite. My Dad got me hooked on that gauge when I was just a kid. It carries like a 20 with the payload of a 12. To me its the best of both worlds!

[@raymondpeterson5748]

Thanks for the vid. I want to reload sometime in the future, but I had NO idea (or the wrong idea of what a wad was.) Thanks again

[@geraldelwood5460]

Wad selection is important for stack height to get the desired crimp. Tapered hulls take a different wad as compared to a straight hull. There is a life time of information to learn about shotguns and shell construction. Good Job OK SHOTGUN

[@rondack3657]

Good video

[@bobbyscott8024]

Great info! Thanks alot!

[@bigrickshaberdashery2759]

great info, thanks

[@mattildahubbardo]

Great video, thanks

[@boomerrangerron]

Very extensive video Matt, nicely done! I'm now using some CLAY BUSTER wads in 12 GA I sourced from Bass Pro, but I've also used Ballistic Products as well. I'm now trying to perfect or replicate some 20 GA Sabot loads with copper Barnes slugs to shoot out of my SAVAGE 220 for deer season. Remington stopped selling their Copper Solids and the price is running $5 per round for their other sabot offering. At any rate, don't know if you've ever tried reloading sabot slugs in either 20 or 12 GA. When I finally succeed in matching factor accuracy, I'll shoot a video for my KZbin channel. Thaks for sharing.

[@_stovetopisland_9936]

Great information!

[@vincentapuron2750]

I just started Shot Shell and am glad I found your channel. Just subscribe.

[@ralphperez4862]

Wow, amazing info. by the way. I started shooting a couple of 16 gauges last year. Holy Hannah. I fell in love with them. I won't shoot steel or anything like that through them. I will only shot lead. One is an old Ithaca model 37, and the other a fine and dandy Huglu O/U with double triggers. As you know, ammo is scarce and I plan on reloading for it once I can find primers again. So I have shot Herter's 8 shot game loads (purchased ammo in 2021, black hulls), and also some Remington in various 7 1/2, 8, and even a 9 shot game loads. I bought BPI wads (SG16 and some Claybuster WAA16 equivalent.) I can find info for the Remington for the Claybuster, but I don't know what those Herters cases are. They are just like the inside of those Remingtons, and not like the Federals with the fiber bottoms. I also bought the 16 Gauge reloading book from BPI but I can't tell what hull the Herters are. I guess I'm asking if you might know, or at least steer me in a good direction. Thanks in advance and I enjoyed your video.

[@okshotgun]

Hard to say what the Herters hulls are today. The hulls I have are just a Cheddite hull.

[@okshotgun]

The best thing would be to cut one down and see what it matches up to compared to another hull of a known type.

[@scotttracy2110]

I don’t claim to be an expert... But I have shot dozens of trap loads ..DOZENS... Neary all the wads I could get my hands on... No Difference.. not enough to make a difference in pattern. Nufsed

[@abcsandoval]

THank you!

[@dieselten01]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@doncaswell1846]

What wad would you recommend for muzzleloader shotgun

[@helppppinggg]

How the hell do I make the was that contains the bullet(not the one which is for acceleration thing)

[@jasonjackson614]

When are you going to make more videos I think you explain it better than anybody I’ve seen I just started re-loaded shotgun it’s a lot more to it than Rifle

[@okshotgun]

More videos are coming. We’ve been really busy with various things. We will be back soon. Thank you for the great compliment.

[@lokatwhaticando]

Where you at bossman? We need your knowledge.

[@adrianneedham2373]

The b p pt1210 wad looks very much like a vagna vp15. 1 1/8 oz still in production

[@virtualtube1]

So the mica wad slick and the mylar wrap can be used with any load?

[@okshotgun]

Yes.

[@jeremiah7855]

Wads is the confusing Part for me I reload centerfire pistol and rifle ammo but shotshells reloading seems different to me and I'm not confident yet to start loading shotshells

[@TheExplosiveGuy]

It's not too bad, you just start with a loading manual and load a single type of shell you like, such as a standard low pressure target load until you perfect your process and get comfortable with other loads. I started loading 12 gauge at 13 years old, I figured it all out myself without being taught anything after my uncle gave me a MEC Grabber progressive press and a Lyman shotshell loading handbook, the manual has _everything_ you need, just spend some time reading up on different loads and you'll be fine. My first load was a Winchester AA hull, Winchester primer, WAA-12 wad, with 21 grains of Alliant Green Dot pushing a 1-1/8 oz load of #8 lead shot, then I found out I could get a Lyman 525 grain diabolo slug mold and directly substitute the slug for the #8 shot without changing a thing, I used to load literal 5 gallon buckets of slugs at a time and never had a problem with overcharged powder or anything, it really is easier than centerfire reloading. I got into centerfire reloading earlier this year, I can easily tell you if you're comfortable loading for pistol and rifle then shotgun shells will be a cinch, it's not as complex as you'd think and the manufacturers have taken all the guesswork out of the process with their loading manuals, give it a shot, I bet you'll love it.

[@virtualtube1]

Does the bpgs gas seal goes between the powder and the wad or does it go between the shot and the overshot? Does it go in a particular way?

[@okshotgun]

I have only seen where the BPGS gas seal goes on top of the powder between the powder and the rest of the components. I would check with BPI for more specifics.

[@virtualtube1]

@@okshotgun Thank you. You have made a subscriber out of me.

[@johnwalters7415]

Is it ok to load lead shot in steel shot wads?

[@okshotgun]

Yes. Most steel wads will work with lead. They key is so they have a published load that calls for that wad. Ballistic Products, Precision Reloading, and Lyman have loads for lead using non-toxic wads. Usually they call them field wads.

[@jhljhl2207]

I'm new what is the size difference for ? For amount of lead

[@CarlPapa88]

The volume difference between payload weights.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

Disclaimer,,,, I am new to reloading shotshells.. So new that I havent even loaded my first one yet... I do hand load my rifle ammo but wanted to get into my shotguns too.. So I bought the Lee load all 2, primers arent easy to come by but I scraped up about 200 and still looking.. Anyway,,, I thought this would be as easy as rifle and come to find out, Im having to spend extra because I had no Idea each recipe had to be followed to the T. (primer, wad, shot weight and type, powder type and grains) Im starting to wonder if its worth the money I spent. At least my rifle loads I can play with a little and develop a load that works best for my rifle.. With the stuff I have for shot shell, it doesnt match any load data that I have.... Where do I go to find out what my wad is equivalent to.? Load data specific to it and Also how do I tell if its tappered or not.? It does not say on the package.

[@okshotgun]

Hodgdon has a list of wads that are equivalent to each other. Here is the link www.hodgdonreloading.com/sites/default/files/_media/content/wad-substitution-chart.pdf The best way to tell if the hull is tapered is to cut a hull in half. If the hull wall gets thicker the closer you get to the brass it is tapered. If I’d is straight walled it will be the same thickness all the way down.

[@chalder1]

I'm new to reloading shotgun. I'm looking for a target load any recommendations?

[@morganharris8697]

Are you aware of any biodegradable wads and other components available in the US for reloading? I’ve been searching and haven’t been able to find anything. Thanks!

[@okshotgun]

I am not aware of any biodegradable wads for reloading in the US yet. I am sure it is only a matter of time before they will arrive.

[@claygood2844]

28 ga plz !! Good content.

[@okshotgun]

I don’t have a 28 gauge loader or even a 28 gauge shotgun. Sorry I just haven’t ever had one.

[@wkau36]

Hey bud I appreciate the very informative video! I’m getting ready to start reloading shotshells simply because the kids really enjoy shooting clays and the prices went up ridiculously at the local shops. Before I was considering reloading I bought several cases of the black herters from Cabelas. The work great for dove hunting,clay shooting and small game. Was wondering what wad you would recommend for that hull. I can’t seem to find much anything on that particular hull. Also what reloading manual would you suggest?

[@okshotgun]

I am not familiar with the Black Herter’s from Cabelas. Herters for a long time was a cheddite hull, but not anymore. The change came about when Bass Pro acquired the Cabelas company.

[@wkau36]

OK Shotgun Outdoors thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate it. Keep up the informative videos. Thanks again!

[@Mossberg590Mariner]

Hey man. I hunt birds. I shoot steel and hevi-shot. What's a good wad to extend my distance? I have a cylinder bore. I typically shoot #7 for geese and smaller for smaller birds. Typically more than 1 oz of shot weight. Thank you!

[@okshotgun]

You will have to find a load and try it with various chokes to see what it looks like in a pattern from your shotgun. You should never just substitute a wad out of curiosity. Always trust published load data, unless you have a pressure test system to verify a load. You can send loads in to be tested to various places, but that can get expensive. There are various manufacturers that make replacement wads or “generic” as some will say. I have found the Claybuster wads work better than the Winchester wads of the same design.

[@Dialedintox]

The wad slick was exactly what I wanted to know but couldn’t find in a video. I’ve found everything I need except 3.5” 12 gauge primed hulls. Any suggestions? Thank you

[@okshotgun]

Those are hard to find I have heard. I haven’t loaded any 3 1/2” hulls. Ballistic Products or Precision Reloading would be my best guess on where to look. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@leoeced7811]

Your info on the first wads for tapered walled hulls(Win wads) is a little off base, the yellow wad WAA12F114-12 -CB1114 -12, orange wad WT-12-CB0118-12 and white wad WAA12-CB1118-12 are all very similar but are different wads used for a different weight of lead. Otherwise a decent video.

[@okshotgun]

Thank you for watching the video. I do not use the WAA12F114 wad or the Claybuster equivalent. I do use the Claybuster equivalent for the WAA12 and the WT-12 for my 1 1/8 ounce loads. Both of those 1 1/8 wads can be used interchangeably per Lyman and Claybuster. Per a conversation with Claybuster the resin for the CB1118-12 and the CB0118-12 use the same resin and the same mold. They just use an orange dye for the WT-12 equivalent.

[@leoeced7811]

@@okshotgun The first wad you picked up was yellow and not white like all WAA12-CB1118-12 are, might be your camera but it looked yellow to me, if it's not yellow I apologize !!!

[@okshotgun]

@@leoeced7811I owe you an apology. I went back and looked at my wads. I bought a bag of Claybuster wads that took the place of the WAAF114 wad and compared it to that wad you pointed out in my video. You were right. I don’t know how it ended up in the mix of 118 wads but it did. I appreciate you pointing that out. We are always learning and helping one another. Thanks for having a sharp eye. Happy Hunting!

[@leoeced7811]

@@okshotgun I'm happy that you found and acknowledged your mistake (or Claybusters) , other than that your video is better than a lot I have seen on Shotgun reloading.

[@tommcqueen3145]

👍

[@Jeremy-km4dj]

if you like you can send me 2 of the BP PT1265. might be able to 3d print them

[@okshotgun]

Thanks for the offer. I currently still have 4 bags of them. If things change in the future that may be a good idea though.

[@mannycali334]

Honestly I use what ever wad fits snug. I have lyman 5th edition way to complex

[@filianablanxart8305]

The Mylar wraps were for tighter patterns, not for extra bore protection .

[@kirkboswell2575]

Filiana Blanxart - True, but they have the side benefit of adding protection to the barrel. Same thing can be seen with any number of products where the original purpose of something becomes less important than the side effect.

[@Diogenes425]

Too bad Federal Flite-Control wads aren’t available to reloaders!

[@CarlPapa88]

I'm surprised CB hasn't cloned it