Plastic wads/shot cups

[Trigger]

There modern.. new to the market

I think maybe overseas i saw one place while searching

 

[Trigger]

I debated on posting about it.

 

[Trigger]

I found info.. what I was looking for so I'm good.

I've never tried shotcups in a muzzloader.

From what I got to sum it up. I think throw them away.

 

[Jim Seaman]

There modern.. new to the market

I think maybe overseas i saw one place while searching

Okay, thanks much!

 

[Rob M.]

May I inquire as to what your homemade wads are made from?

 

[Sparkitoff]

How did you get the cups into the gun? My pedersoli is 13ga it's from 79'

The commercial 12-gauge wads are "13-gauge" size. Think about it, the bore diameter is 12-gauge, then the shell is a bit smaller so it fits, then the wad is even smaller so it fits in the shell.

I pick up used plastic wads at the hunt club. Cut the bottom off and use the cups. They're free, I'm cleaning up the place and recycling and they work just as well as a new one.

 

[Robert Foster]

Been looking at plastic wads a ballistic products. What experience have you guys had using modern plastic shotcups in your shotguns? I've been thinking about how I'm going to waterfowl hunt with my new pedersoli without breaking the bank. Bismuth shot is crazy pricey still and Steel and plastic are cheap. The temptation is there to try and use a powder/thin card/plastic wad/shot/over shot card. Or maybe kind of a molded skychief with a lubed cushion on top of everything??? Idk what has been your guys experience? What plastic wads have worked for u?

Are any fibre wads available in the USA, we have them in the UK, I use them in my 4 bore muzzleloader, also available in 10g & 8g, Ive made some rolling thin card round a spindle (toilet roll card) then glue a card to the bottom if required although not necessary, there is also card tubes available if you dont want to make the cardboard tubes.

 

[Trigger]

Are any fibre wads available in the USA, we have them in the UK, I use them in my 4 bore muzzleloader, also available in 10g & 8g, Ive made some rolling thin card round a spindle (toilet roll card) then glue a card to the bottom if required although not necessary, there is also card tubes available if you dont want to make the cardboard tubes.

How do those cups you made work.

I used a Shotgun shell .playing cards and tight bond glue.. haven't tried them yet but they are cool.