We've used this recipe in the family for decades-
Hodgdon Longshot 28.0 grains with Win. 209 primers and WAA12R wads which produced 11,500 PSI at 1,260 fps.
It calls for 1 1/2 ounce lead but we were able to run it at 1 5/8 since the Win AA wads were good at crushing down but still holding form due to their plastic firmness. With the discontinuation of the WAA12R wads we've finally run out and are giving the Claybuster replacement version a try this year. However reading up on them, I see complaints from slug shooters that they don't hold up as well as the Win AA due to the plastic being more pliable even though it is the same thickness.
I'm wondering if we will get as reliable a load with the Claybusters if anyone has run this reload setup?
Hodgdon Longshot 28.0 grains with Win. 209 primers and WAA12R wads which produced 11,500 PSI at 1,260 fps.
It calls for 1 1/2 ounce lead but we were able to run it at 1 5/8 since the Win AA wads were good at crushing down but still holding form due to their plastic firmness. With the discontinuation of the WAA12R wads we've finally run out and are giving the Claybuster replacement version a try this year. However reading up on them, I see complaints from slug shooters that they don't hold up as well as the Win AA due to the plastic being more pliable even though it is the same thickness.
I'm wondering if we will get as reliable a load with the Claybusters if anyone has run this reload setup?