Reloading 20 ga Buckshot! Using Larger Pellets.
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- I have gotten a lot of questions about loading 20 ga. buckshot using pellets larger than #2 buck. Today we take a look at some loads using #1, & #0 in .29, .30 & .31 cal.
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I remember a few years ago a member of our club asked me if I could take his 13 year old daughter hunting,he had terminal cancer and his daughter had been wanting to go hunting,I said yes and I let her use my son's Mossberg 20 ga after a half day of seeing nothing I stopped by a clear cut for lunch and waiting for the dogs to come back out, and as we sat there I spotted a deer about 100 yards out bedding down,I got her gun ready and she finally spotted it I honestly thought no way in the world this deer was in any danger but she was going to get a chance to at least shoot at one first round you could see the pellets splash down at about 50 yards,I said aim about 10 ft above him and boom the deer started flopping and I finished it off 1 pellet hit him in the spine,it was just a 7" spike but to her it was Boone and Crockett to me it was holy cow how did that happen
Thank you for putting the time in to get this information out to us new reloaders. Thank you sir 🤠
Dang Bubba I love this video it is so informative to me I think you got a good load their those 29 cal buck shot are perfect for that 20 ga load .
"only reason I use em', is they help me um see." Can't wait to see those loads smack some deer in a drive this year!
Nice work Mr Wade, my son has been after me to load him some for his 20! He's as big a fan as I of the B.R.O. crew! God bless
The BRO CREW! I can dig it lol I'm in!
Your reloading videos are the best out there! Watching you early morn before going to put up 3 ladder stands around the beaver swamp!
That Rio #1 buck with 9 pellets at 1345fps is nasty!!!
Just ordered a 31 cal mold from martys arms Thanks B.R.O.
Why and how could someone dislike any video from the B.R.O?
I hear ya with that heat! I'm a type 1 diabetic myself & after years of nerve damage, the summer months hurt like u wouldn't believe. I'm not too far from y'all, here in Aiken Co & this heats been terrible. The woods are thicker than ever w/the hot rainy weather. It ant slowed these coyotes down a bit though, they're tearin it up over here. Almost everything I'm loading lately is a "coyote special". I'm gonna have a busy winter... 👍 Thanks for the video, stay safe & hydrated B.R.O.
I've been wondering how the reloaded buckshot would do in my 20 ... And how to reload for the 20 gauge for my wife . Thank you for the information on shot and powder and as always Mr Wade . Thank you , and God Bless .
I load lead f shot (.22) in my 20 gauge, use it on coyotes and bobcats. Don't have a chronograph so can't say what the fps is, but get a tight pattern out to 40 to 50 yards. Using federal hulls, flight control cup, & blue dot. It would be interesting to see the speed and pattern you get in that 3020.
Learnt a lot.From South Africa.
Good work guys.
Excellent...!
10 gauge Next PLease!
Thanks for the video...
With the new Fiocchi hulls I have with the OB20, 10mm wax wad trimmed and Ballistic products nickel plated #1 buck. They stacked in the hull by 3’s nicely. Most of the shot is .290-.295 so instead of doing 14 pellets I loaded up some 15 pellet.
Take care brother.
Awesome awesome video because I just got my Smith & Wesson model 1000 Semi automatic 20 gauge shotgun fixed
Out of any shotgun gauge, 20 gauge is the best unless you are in military or police. 20 gauge is the best for slinging slugs and and most sizes of Buckshot.
Very beautiful round
Wade I enjoy what you do and am a new reloader out of necessity. Finding components is difficult right now and would like to see some formulas for 2 3/4 20ga as I am having difficulty finding 3” hulls
Thank you
with the larger buckshot sizes outta the 20ga, I would suggest trying modified or even improved cylinder choke for tighter groups. Less pellet deformation.
Very informative video
Thank you!
Great video...
My sons Tristar 20 likes the #1 Rio 2 3/4” 9 pellet load with improved cylinder choke
thank you I learned alot
My pleasure pal...
Liked your 20 ga. " Heavy Hitters" .29, 30, & 31 cal buck loads.
Have you found a 16 gauge shotgun yet to run tests on 16 ga. #4, #1, # 0,& #00 Heavy Hitter loads ??? Can't wait to see your results !
Great video! Cool dude. Hey, do you ever dabble in "Tungsten Super Shot"? Available in loaded shells or as bulk shot, guys are using it in .410 shells to hunt turkey. I think it's something like 40% denser than lead, giving it a wicked range.
I have just started testing some Tss rounds in last few months. Hopefully I can get some more videos on it posted soon. Wade
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors Very cool; thank you!
Awesome video Cuz. I used to deer hunt a lot with a Shotgun back home in North Carolina running dogs and stand hunting. But now living in Louisiana I’m pretty much a Rifle Hunter. But my question is, is it the buffer that helps to get a better pattern. Or is it a combination of Powder, Primers, Pellets Size etc... a lot like Handloading for Rifles / Pistols.
It's a big combo of all of it! But, buffer is extremely important in keeping the pellets from deforming during the firing process. Buffer can make a huge difference at extended ranges.
Wade, have you tried .32 caliber #0 buck? I only have 2 sizes, .240 and .320. Thanks for a great series on buck loading!
Yessir! .32 cal is 1 of my favorites!
But it's just too big for the 20 ga!
Bubba waiting on a updated 270 win reloading vid,
Finally some bigger buck shot in 20 i can only fine 3 and 4 buck in 20 nothing bigger lol
Federal sells 3” #2 buck 18-pellet magnum factory loads, cheap too.
@@colemanbonner ya i just found a box of 25 for under 20 bucks of federal #3 buck in 2 3/4 " but its not patterning right i need to get a buck kicker choke designed for buck shot makin it little tighter otherwise as wade body guard rush would say about Capt buster room for error heck at the rate mine is i got to much room for error lol
You ever do any of these with longshot? I have an 18gr load with a WAA20 wad I use for #4 buck. I'd like to think around 18gr with a nitro card or plastic gas seal with fiber cushion should work with about an ounce of lead.
Very informative, again. Is it possible to get a 40 yard deer load in a 2 and 3/4 inch 20? Thanks....
Get ya 8 to 10 lbs of .29 cal to ya Wade when I get back home Sept an a bag of those white lightning tps 3 inch wads.
Thanks old boy you’re videos are so helpful for a Wyoming boy that is a Rifle guy thank you and Thanks again
Thanks again pal...
Great Video as always. Glad to see you out there shooting! Hopefully the hot weather will be gone sooner rather than later.
I love that 0 buck!!!
My favorite buckshot size is the #0!!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors will you hand load sum for me? I'll pay, no prob.
Appreciate you putting the loads up. I'm just wondering have you ever tried the larger TSS shot like #2 in the 20G? I'm hearing reports it will go straight through a whitetail at 70 yards. I just ordered 6lbs from China in the #7 to test on foxes but I'd be keen to see how the larger shot performs on deer. By law I can only use slugs on deer down here.
I have been looking into the Tungsten shot. But haven't dropped the $$ to get enough to do some testing! I have heard from a company in China that makes the TSS shot. I may have to just get some and do some pattern testing! Wade
would really like to see #000 buck in 20 gauge or .410
They make 000 buck shells in 410. Its meant for the Taurus defender revolver, but would be devastating from a shotgun barrel. 3 pellets 000 buck I believe...
Jim brown
@bonezcustoms on IG
It seems to me that 000buck is just wrong in a 20ga, it’s too wide to stack/overlap well, too narrow to engage the barrel in any meaningful way. I find that there’s a reason everyone uses #3 and federal does the #2 mags. The pellets fit nicely in the shell and allow the gun to work effectively
If I use 2 3/4 hulls can I leave out the fiber wad and just use the ob20 gas seal. Is it ok to use the ob20 gas seal only.
I just wanted to let you know if you were not aware of precisionreloading.com has shot buffer for half the price of BPI original. I bought a 10 lb bag for $60.00.
What does BP NP buckshot do for you as opposed to lead?
Have you ever tried red dot ?
Sir, I think I've watched all of your Buckshot videos, and some twice. I would love to get into reloading and I'm wondering what you would recommend for my first "loader", maybe a Lee Load All ?? Any advice would be appreciated, I've ordered from ballistic products several times and love their site, but don't really know what I should buy first. I've learned a lot from your channel. Now I just need to get the right tool. I believe I can take it from there with all of the videos you've got out. Thank you, Robby
A Lee Load-all is a great 1st loader for sure! they are fairly inexpensive and do a great job! sometimes you can find a good deal on a MEC 600jr loader on ebay!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors Thank you sir for your reply. I appreciate you taking the time to help us out.
@Travis Thacker Yes, after a lot of research, I've come to the conclusion that the MEC-600 is the loader for me. I believe it is a little better piece of equipment. Thank you for the reply.
Have you ever put wax on the crimp end of your reloads. I have a friend that does this to make sure his powder does not get wetwhile hunting in the rain
Hey Johnny... Yes, I have sealed crimps with a wax candle for years! I have discovered that the Nail hardener works better for me!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors thank you for the information brother
My family and I pray for you and your family every day and we are blessed.
@@johnnythompson1055 thanks so much my brother!! 😁
Hey bubba roundtree would that load work in a cheditte shell
yessir!!
Why have my shells I made last year opened up now? And do cardboard OS cards swell?
Stack height a little too high, or the crimp wasn't fully set down. Re-crimp and put nail hardener on the crimp or get a Gaep bn-2 finish roll crimper and crease the edge of the hull.
Is your 31 caliber mold a Lee .311 diameter? If not, do you think round balls cast from the .311 lee would double stack or be slightly too big? Respectfully.
I have an old .311 cal Lee ball mold! It's the 1st buckshot mold that I started with a long time ago! If that's the mold you have (or have access to 1) it will work well for you! Wade
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors Thanks Brother Wade!
@@JoeJoe-gm6qf yessir!!
Hello! I am looking to find a load book with data for larger buckshot in 20 gauge. I’m new to reloading shot shells so any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Hey Bodie... You won't find data for specific pellet sizes; the manuals will go by total lead payload weight. Get a Lyman shotgun manual as well as the Ballistic Products Coyote and Buckshot manuals. Tons of great info there!
Bubba Rountree Outdoors Alright, thanks for the reply! I’ll have to take a look at them!
Hey Wade just got a superblack eagle 3. What choke and buckshot shell do you recommend?
Hey Lucas! That SBE is an awesome weapon bud! My Stoeger (Made by Benelli) love the Kicks Buck-kicker in standard Full choke. Mine patterns anything that I put in it! The way the world is today, the best buckshot to shoot is whatever you can find!!
Bubba Rountree Outdoors Awesome man! Thanks for the response. Love watching y’alls videos. Can’t wait for Hunting season to be here!
Have you gotten a cement mixer yet lol, have you tried out the shot?
I haven't got the mixer yet but the buckshot works like a dream! Loaded some this evening for the up-coming season!!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors Good hunting, stay safe and blessed.
What is the appropriate buckshot loading for a 8 gauge punt gun LOL
An 8 ga... WOW! i thought that the old punts went out with rumble-seats!! LOL! No idea pal... I've never loaded anything larger than 12 ga.
8ga shells are made , for the industrial market . ( They are used for blasting cinders in blast furnaces .)
Will u load me some of that 0 buck?
Hello Dr Bubba would you have any 12 guage and 20 gauge shells for sale.
Pretty sure it would be illegal for h im to sell shells
I hope my daughter is still getting out with me when shes older like yours is! I wonder, you have any info on these exact loads with HOGDGON Longshot powder? I have all the same components, minus the blue dot or imr blue. What would be a safe starting point for these same loads using Longshot? I'm moving into round ball and minie balls in my 20 guage next. Very informative and thorough video without being long winded. Great overall. I'm subscribed! I'd love to see you do a round ball 20 guage vid! I've seen some decently accurate and absolutely DEVASTATING "pumpkin ball" loads in my day! None in 20 guage though... yet! After I get a good roundball, I'm going buck and ball! Thanks for the info and take care of yourself!
Jim Brown
@bonezcustoms on IG
Hey brother!! Yes, I use LS in these loads... With the same payload weight, I have started with 18 gns in the 3" and 17 gns in the 2 3/4". I have worked up some killer ball rounds in 20 ga. Video should post soon!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors I cant tell ya how much I appreciate that knowledge! Thanks for the reply and I'll be watching all future vids for sure... I ain't gonna miss the 20 guage ball loads! Thanks again sir!
Jim Brown
Another good video! Does he sell the .29 cal molds?
Yeah Jason, I believe that he tries to keep them in stock! He may also have some .285 cal as well. I just got 1 of those!
@@BubbaRountreeOutdoors K, thanks!