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Offline Jason F

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full bore 12 gauge slug
« on: October 10, 2012, 02:26:23 PM »
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What do you think of this slug for a 12 gauge?
 I was thinking at around 1200 fps
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Re: full bore 12 gauge slug
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2012, 03:33:50 PM »

   Should work, but what would keep it from tumbling?

   I've been thinking about reloading slugs myself. What about a plain round lead ball?
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Re: full bore 12 gauge slug
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2012, 03:40:42 PM »
Jbm stability calculator says it will stabilize in a rifled slug gun at that velocity and a little lower.
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Re: full bore 12 gauge slug
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 10:41:50 AM »
Lyman manual shows 475 grain slugs (smooth sided) at a velocity from about 1,300 to almost 1,600 fps depending on components and powder. With nearly 75% heavier slug (775 grains ) 1,200 fps will likely be max velocity, and recoil should be interesting.
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Re: full bore 12 gauge slug
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2012, 03:15:21 AM »
I load hard cast round balls for my 20 ga.  trackerII 1275 fps  4.5" groups @ 100 yard  with iron sight and my bad eyes  Your gonna needs lots of bluedot or steel  ;D
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