FAQs

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What hulls are classified as tapered hulls?

Remington and Winchester

What is the correct crimp depth for a shotgun shell?

The correct crimp depth for a reloaded shell is .055″ deep.

Why is crimp depth important?

A crimp depth of .055 inches ensures consistent chamber pressure and provides stable reloading performance across all temperatures.

How much wad pressure do I need to use?

No wad pressure is needed for modern shotgun shell powders to perform correctly.

Are all shotgun shell primers interchangeable?

No, each primer has specific load data for each powder.

I can't find data for the primers that I have.

We provide our wads to powder companies to create reloading data. Please contact the manufacturer of the powder company you’re using for specific information, their links are listed below.

Hodgdon Reloading Data Center

Alliant Powder

May I use steel shot with wads designed for lead shot?

No, our wads are designed for use with lead shot only.