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What's the correct over powder wad thickness/material for BPCR loaded rounds?

Never use any wads.
1 (5.6%)
Paper .001.
0 (0%)
Paper .002.
0 (0%)
Fibre  .030.
6 (33.3%)
Fibre  .060.
2 (11.1%)
Poly (LDPE) .030.
1 (5.6%)
Poly (LDPE) .060.
1 (5.6%)
Two poly (LDPE) .030
0 (0%)
One paper & one poly
1 (5.6%)
Cartridge overall length and amount of powder determines thickness/type of wads.
5 (27.8%)
Felt (Any thickness)
1 (5.6%)

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Offline ShortStake

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BPCR wads
« on: January 27, 2007, 08:28:05 AM »
Gents and Madams,

Over powder wad material and is an often asked question of the person new to BPCR cartridge loading.  Especially so if the shooter/reloader is transitioning from smokeless powder loading of centerfire cartridges.

Your expertise, wisdom and results are solicited.
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Re: BPCR wads
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2007, 08:53:56 AM »
You know I have tried just about EVERY type you can think of and after 8 years toying wads I finally decided at the target it just "doesn't matter".  Don't use them anymore.  Save you money and buy more primers. 
just my .02 cents worth
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Re: BPCR wads
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2007, 03:14:11 PM »
Shortstake, you forgot one type of wad in the poll ... felt!  If it was good enough for Harry Pope and Ned Roberts, it's good enough for me.  And I use a lot of them for both GG's and PP's
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Re: BPCR wads
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2007, 02:25:21 PM »
JUST ONE VOTE for FELT?  Can't believe.  Remember this recipe:

38-55
Pope 255 gr bullet
52gr FFg
Felt Wad
Breech Seated

... and Harry was among the Best of the Best!
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