Does anyone load sabot shotgun slugs

jrfrmn · 11-24-2005, 07:46 PM

Can anyone give me help on selecting a good load for reloading the sabot shotgun slug in45 and 50 caliber. I want the high velocity, like Rem core lokt, not the copper solid. Which powder would give the best performance? I don't want to have to buy a dozen different powders to try out. I have reloaded shot, but not slugs. I do have a little knowledge but still need help. I will appreciate any help anyone can give me.

jrfrmn · 11-27-2005, 07:22 PM

Come on. Help me out.

jrfrmn · 12-06-2005, 03:59 PM

Oh! Geez thanks for your help.

Tut23 · 12-06-2005, 04:11 PM

i'd help you if i knew how but i don't

Soilarch · 12-06-2005, 04:19 PM

Shouldn't your reloading manuels have some recipes? If not, I'd start by buying one that does. My "guess" is to use powders geared towards magnum steel shots. Despite the cost of sabots, seeing how few you shoot in a year I don't think many people reload for them.

eldeguello · 12-08-2005, 08:52 AM

I think Lyman makes a bullet mould for a slug that is used with a plastic wad, and their data should give you a starting place. I have loaded slugs of various kinds over the years, and I selected a powder charge based on the weight of the wad column and slug, usingchargesidentical to or slightly lighter than those I foundin manuals which were recommendedfor shot charge loads of the same weight. Never had a problem this way.

You could try doing this. But initially, you will end up with velocities lower than factroy ammo, since shot loads are slower than slug loads! In addition, you didn't give the gauge of the shotgun you want loads for, and the powder selection will be different for a 12 ga. as opposed to a 20 ga. A 20 will use a slower powder than the 12 does.