Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question (Read 5298 times)

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Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« on: February 25, 2014, 02:37:46 PM »
Are these hulls safe to reload at least once? Ive got 10gals worth of super x 12ga, 2-3/4“ in 7-1/2 & 8shot...all low brass, some with brass bases, alot of them shiny steel bases :wacko:?..... Im awaiting the lyman shotgun reload manual, ive read i can reload to winchester AA data, but would like to hear any experiences with them...thx

Will be using for trap and skeet....

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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2014, 03:21:31 PM »
Are these hulls safe to reload at least once? Ive got 10gals worth of super x 12ga, 2-3/4“ in 7-1/2 & 8shot...all low brass, some with brass bases, alot of them shiny steel bases :wacko:?..... Im awaiting the lyman shotgun reload manual, ive read i can reload to winchester AA data, but would like to hear any experiences with them...thx

Will be using for trap and skeet....

You'll want to get your hands on Win AA hulls at some point if you're going to stick with that recipe.  I don't have any scientific data that says the Super X hulls are worse than the AA hulls, just my own experience - the AA just seemed to last longer than the Super X.  Watch out for for the issues below

What kind of shotgun are you going to use them in?  Semi?  Pump? O/U?  If you're going to use them in a semi, you'll want to pay close attention to the condition of your hulls.  As soon as they begin to show signs of wear, such as holes or cracks in the crimp area, throw it out.  Pumps are generally not as "sensitive" to these issues as semi's but you'll still want to pay close attention.  O/U have no moving parts to speak of so they're no all that sensitive at all. 
« Last Edit: February 25, 2014, 03:30:29 PM by Bota-CS1 »
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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2014, 03:41:11 PM »
You'll want to get your hands on Win AA hulls at some point if you're going to stick with that recipe.  I don't have any scientific data that says the Super X hulls are worse than the AA hulls, just my own experience - the AA just seemed to last longer than the Super X.  Watch out for for the issues below

What kind of shotgun are you going to use them in?  Semi?  Pump? O/U?  If you're going to use them in a semi, you'll want to pay close attention to the condition of your hulls.  As soon as they begin to show signs of wear, such as holes or cracks in the crimp area, throw it out.  Pumps are generally not as "sensitive" to these issues as semi's but you'll still want to pay close attention.  O/U have no moving parts to speak of so they're no all that sensitive at all.
awesome...thats all i wanted to hear!! Ill be using in a weatherby pump..if i can get at least one or two out of them, id be happy..untili i get my AAs in....i hate to waste anything  i can have a use for.....In ur opinion, does the AA load data sound about right for the super x? Thx bota

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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2014, 04:39:13 PM »
Personally, I've never deviated from the published recipes for reloading.  I would look for a reloading "recipe" that uses your Super X hulls and go from there - buying your powder, primer, and wads accordingly. Using a AA load in a Super X hull could result in dangerous pressure levels so I wouldn't recommend doing that.  That being said, if you can't find data in your book, you may need to call/email Winchester Customer Service and double check with them on your question: Can I use AA reloading data in a Super X hull?


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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2014, 07:59:59 PM »
I use Red Dot, 1 1/8 Oz #34 Bushing, #8 Shot, WAA12 WAD and do use WIN Super X hull, on A Mec 8567N Grabber.  I only reload two time and trash.  Put a sharpie line on the hull.  I use it for skeet and target.  I use it in my Benelli M4, Remington 11-87, Remington 870, and also in my Browning Sporting with zero problem.

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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2014, 09:38:17 PM »
I use Red Dot, 1 1/8 Oz #34 Bushing, #8 Shot, WAA12 WAD and do use WIN Super X hull, on A Mec 8567N Grabber.  I only reload two time and trash.  Put a sharpie line on the hull.  I use it for skeet and target.  I use it in my Benelli M4, Remington 11-87, Remington 870, and also in my Browning Sporting with zero problem.
Thx for the input...U use the hulls with steel bases as well?  ....did u find that recipe in a book, im having,trouble finding any super x loads and no reply from winchester as of yet? Any problems with wad base separation?  Mahalos...i would like to chrono that load...how much red dot u start with?

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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2014, 06:03:45 AM »
I use steel hull for target load. On lyman 5th edition, page 172 Red Dot 19g about 1200 velocity.

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Re: Super x winchester 12ga 8shot question
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2014, 08:57:45 AM »
I use steel hull for target load. On lyman 5th edition, page 172 Red Dot 19g about 1200 velocity.
awesome....much mahalos.....