I spent a lot of time on 2 1/2 inch 16 G tried about everything. Fiber wads Roll crimps cutting 2 7/8 down, you name it I did it.

Ended up using Hodgdons 2 1/2 inch Cheddite Hull on line data. It works no fuss. Easy as loading 12 or 20.

Started with a flat of RST to obtain empties, since paid a trapper to collect RST hulls at a Tournament. 10 cents a hull one time, lifetime supply. 2 1/2 so close to 2 7/8 able to adjust the PW 375 Taper Crimp dies to crimp properly.

Prior to adjusting my PW used a Mec 600 with the short kit. Worked well, using the PW saved bench space. Buddy is loading 2 1/2 16 on the Mec now.

Boats

Last edited by Boats; 10/07/20 05:34 AM.