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I reload AAs with fiber wads. I do so with blackpowder however. they work just fine. I haven't had much leading even if I forgo the mylar wrap or paper wrap.
I prefer to use wads that are well lubed in hopes that they are less likely to smolder. In some conditions, I will go back to smokeless and plastic wads to avoid fire issues.
The biggest problem I have had with them is that they are not really very consistent with regards to thickness which makes for issues with crimping, either folded or roll crimped.
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I spent several months loading for the best 16 Ga. loads using RMC all brass hulls in my #2 AyA. My best patterns came from card and fiber wads, not 1-piece plastic wads and beautiful patterns they are!!
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I am interested in using brass shells and fiber wads with bismuth for waterfowl. As per Salopian above, I have read that fiber wads produce good short range patterns, but how about longer range for ducks?
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I killed a couple giant Canadas with fiber and Bi2's. Seemed fine but I did not pattern them.
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LGF,
Over here in the UK we use fibre wads and steel shot for Ducks & Geese without too many issues.
Need a mylar wrap to save bore damage with steel.
But there are many videos on Youtube showing birds being shot at 70 yards plus using fibre wadded cartridges.
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LGF wrote: but how about longer range for ducks?
I have patterned my 16 Ga. at the distances I shoot using card & fiber wads with excellent results. The ranges vary depending on chokes.
Using NP hard shot: 22 yards - 37 yards using the IC barrel & 30 - 42 yards with the Mod barrel.
Suggest that you load up a few and pattern them.
Last edited by wyobirds; 01/15/19 04:24 PM.
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Does anyone have specific information regarding data for AA hulls for clay targets? Many years ago the Ljutic mono wad was used as a replacement for the AA wad. Does such a thing still exist? What about fiber wads for reloading light loads such as 7/8 ot 3/4 oz? Does anyone in the UK reload Gamebore or Kent shells with fiber wads? Thanks in advance.
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Many reloaders here in the UK use Gamebore shells for reloading.
a forum called PigeonwatchUK has a reloaders section , members on there will provide recipes and information for reloading fibre wadded cartridges . Although we use many different powders here I am sure some useful information can be gleaned.
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Thanks for the lead salopian.
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