cunRELOADER'S MANUAL XI

ALCAN COMPANY INCORPORATED. ALTON. ILL.

lnformative Handbook For The Reloader

mHE RELOADING INFORMATION contained inI this manual has been carefully and scientifically

compiled for your use. It is the result of ALCAN'Syears of research in the field of ballistics using the most

advanced precision equipment and assures top perform-

ance and uniformity in every reload. We urge that you

follow these recommendations to the letter, both for

superior shooting perfonnance as well as for your own

safety and protection. If you have reloading problems

not covered herewith, our technical staff, using ALCAN'S

research facilities will gladly lend assistance.

Address Your lnquirtes fo;

ALGAN GomPdnY, lnc.Seminory Rood Alton, l l l inois

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"MAX-FIRE" Center Fire Rifle and Pistol Primers. ' " " ' 1

"220 MAX-FIRE" Shotshel l Pr imers. """2

Miscel laneous Pr imers. . . . . """"3Empty Shot Shell Tubes. " " " '4

"ALCAN POWDERS".. . . . . . . . . . . . . "5

"FLITE-MAX" Wads. """""6"KWf K-SERT" and Wad Availabil ity Chart " " ' "7

"AIR-WEDGE" and "PGS" Shot Shell Wads. " " " " "8, ,COMBO.WAD", "FELTAN.BLUESTREAK", ALCAN "B" and "NITRO" Wads. . . . . . . . .9

Loaded Ammunit ion. . . . . """" '10ALCAN Loaded Shotgun Shel ls. """"11Bal l is t ic Tips on Reloading Shotgun Shel ls. '12 & 13

1.0 Common Causes of Unsatisfactory Reloads. ' " " ' 14 & 15

ALCAN Charge Tables. . . .16 through 21

'ffi;Copyright@ 1966 ALCAN COMPANY, Inc.

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SMAIT RIFTETARGE RIFTESMAtr PtSTOtIARGE PISTOL

QUALITY: The ALCAN ,,MAx-FrRE" rifleand pistol primers were developed and

primarily for reloading. Years of engineering and scientificresearch went into developing the newest and mostmodern primer production machinery and prirning

mixtures for the "MAX-FIRE" rifle and pistol primers.

WITH CORRECT HANDTING AND SEATING OFPRIMER, MISFIRES BECOME A THING OF THE PAST!

PERFORMAN CE : Under controlted. laboratory testswe have found less extreme variation in velocity and breech pressures

from cartridge to cartridge when using "MAX-FIRE"primers. The ability of the "MAX-FIRE" priming mixtures

to uniformly and thoroughly ignit€ either reduced or maximumvolume powder charges is one of the most

imporbant features of these primers.

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,UADESIGNED FOB RELOADING:

. ALCAN PAPER SHELLS ' REMINGTON PLASTIC

. WESTERN-WINCHESTER ' FEDERAL

. REVELATION ' J' C' HIGGINS and others'

. NON-EROSIVE. NON-GoRROSI\'E

. NON-MERCURIC

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SEE FOR YOURSELF. . .MAKE THESE TESTS!

(A.) Uniformity; Take empty cases, reload them for the life of.the case

i,riig irt. zio'ilrax-Fire. friher and notice that all reloads' includingthe last firing, are equal rn quality and uniformity to the first loading'

(8.) Visual and Sound Level: Take two fired shells' prime one with a

)idnir*iiiii,,o itre ottrer with any competitive.primer. Place these;ffiil;ti;;;.t in vout favorite shot gun' Hold the muzzle of theruiii' I J.tr area and flre both primers in rapid succession' Note thatii'r'iio illl:riti, lt. i. tt'. laiger gas volume, sounds considerablviouoer-anJ *irr give ofi a gt..i dtil more visual gas and ignitionparticles trom the end of the barrel'

SUPERIOR SENSITIVITY\\e 220 "MAX-FIRE" primer is designed to maintain;;;ti;; sensitivity to firing pin blows, even on the lower

barrel of over and under shotguns'

CORRECT BATTERY CUP FLANGES

The flange on the 220 "MAX-FIRE" primer is designed;;;-iil.lt l"-trigttuv below flush' This eliminates thedffififfiirt" e"i"g nlt-9.'n9t a raised.totg" each timetoul";figt", double ot b/u shotgun is closed'

COVERED FLASH HOLEA snecial foil paper is applied to the flash hole to prevent

;;;J;i";*^entering ihe flash hole and also acts as a

moisture-proof barrier. r .l

P erlecl P owden lgnill'on'ol'- tri^tt'ttt

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7r*rr*%W.errnlh,Ya U7 g f, /i I o $,1*T:TJ,il ;"?H"3:1"::Il1l3I,n" r*i1",,

for a' Iarger ambunt of our lgnger burning pnmlng- 91T-nound. fhis exclusive formulation assures complerc rgm-

;#;;";;; o?-irt" g"""ration of a greater amount of hot

;t;;;;;; and flime that creates maximum powder

ig"iiit";;"" under maximum powder confinement'

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GF4 WINGEDMUSKET CAPS

This cap fts all the old Spring-field ritre, Musket gune audotber gum of an earlier day.With the wide-spread intcretwhich has ben revived inahoting mwket loadem andother grm of this type, thisCap ie greatly in demand bythe old gun buffs.

GI(IF, GIIF, GIzFPERCUSSION CAPS

G10F PERCUSSION CAP iBfor nipple .159, to .164, di-ameter.GllF PERCUSSION CAP igfor nipple .165' to .169/ di-amet€r.G12F PERCUSSION CAP igfor nipple .L7Oi to .L74" di-amerer.Masure nipple at poirt be-twgD tlito and X " from end.

6,45P PRIMERFits 12, 14,16,20,24and28 gauge cheaptypes of European paper shotshells. In 12gauge, functions beet with BuIk Smoke-lees, Super-M or black powder. We donot recommend this primer for use withAL-s, AL-?, AL-8, Red Dot, DuPontPB.etc., in 12 gauge. In other gauges, Charge

BERDANRIFLE AND PISTOTBERDAN Pistol Primer

No. 175PB - Dia. .L75,'

BERDAN Rifle PrimerNo. 175RB - Dia. 175,

BERDAN Rifle PrimerNo. 2108 - Dia. .21O"

BERDAN Rifle PrimerNo. 217E} - Dia. .2L7t

BERDAN Rifle PrimerNo. 2508 - Dia. .25O,1

No. 1794 Express RifleBERDAN - Dia. .254,,

Table can be followed using any powderlisted. Body diameter .300".

5.45 PRIMERFits ALCAN 32 gauge and 410 gaugeRed Dog shells. Designed for uee withAL-8 or 2400 Rifle powder in these sub-gauges. Body diameter .249".

4,45 PRIMERFits special ly made odd eize smal lgauge European shot shells. Body diam-eter .2O3".

DFORALCAN

PRIMER CUPSPC209 and PC57 primer cupe forre-aesembly of the battery cuptype shot ehel l pr imers. Theeeprimer cups have the outstandingfeature of a shaped and pressedpriming charge which assures thereloader of a properly aligned an-vrt ancl guarantees correct sensi_tivity of the re-assembled battervcup primer. The cups have lac-quer over the priming compoundto keep them moieture proof untilloaded. The PC209 hae a diameterof.212 inches and are for use inWestern or Federal type batterycups, PC57 primer cups are .1857/in diameter and are for re-assemb-ly of the 57 Remington and petersbattery cup type primer. Any typeof powder may be used with thelecups.

@@@ F@@6458BERDAN

Thie -primer

designed for repriming the ALCAN typesolid brasg shotshell. For best results use with Super-M.Acapnia, Nike, DuPont Bulk Smokelees or Black n-owder.Body diameter .254'. This is a new type Non-MercuricPrimer which will not damage brass cases. Never useMercuric Primers as your brass shells will become hardand split destroying their ueeful life.

lMrlt zOgF andG57F PRIMERS

WW209F and G57F "SUR-FIRE" shotshellprimers have a covered flash hole for iden-tif ication and moisture proofing. WW209Fsize for use in ALCAN paper shells, Western-Winchester, Federal, Revelation, J. C. Higgins,etc. G57F size for use in Remincton-Peterspaper shells.

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sHoI sHEtt IUBEIThe fi nest materials, and workmanship ::" ffiil:Of?""rOtili"fltSft"U t"G" to give the maximum numDer

trap shooter or hunter'

HIGH BRASS T-YP" M-4ALL

CAN HIGH ElFt l+u-o I Y t"v 'v ' 'For High i"tiiti-"ii snon tttignum Loads,

rhese normal tvpe- pape-r- tlk blTi:Sg i[1]tff:i.tffi "UiH:li5IJ;:t;'s* ;"'e H*T3ii"*':#W^ri ;t"i#;;C,F,: :lg:pj :*:r, f[Kbfit61t i#il'# Sili gtr', p"r""*"lg:'#^*:;"T#,''Y#:"fi ;nJ*;"-il;- ;{ :1, l}: :?:, Y":k$"ffi :il$;"iil*g;"1"'-l"f m"r#r;n*

Thie shell, extra stro-n-g' is Eimilar -in

J"ilt"""iiir.to the AICAN tvPe Y-{

:il:i"1"'tr'.'T"hlt*i'ili"H,f 'f,itrap, skeet and ugnt- hunting-loads'

$#"atf;""i'm*"J#;ii$*1ilsil

LOW BRASS TYPe L-4For Skeet'TraP anaLight Hunting Loads

SHnitS Packed 1oo Per box'

G57FMagnumTypeSOLIDBRASSSHELL

and specifY gauge.

4

pu"k"d 100 Per box'

EMPTY PRIMED SHELLSTYPE CM

t -Ptri#ii Exffi l#-'ff ",r=' #fl 'fl'$!ffi'{' Special "*t,t

r'u"aTJi'ii"-ia" [utt *ua' double steel

reinforced in 10 gauge'

10 gauge- 3%'lenglh,' tYPe CM box 100

ottfJ. n*Ptv PRIMED or

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NOTE:Use onlY ALCAN Non-

Mercuric Primers in sollo

brass shells to Plolong the|r

l ife, Melcuric Plimels wll l

cause blass cases to be-

come hard and to split '

SHELLS

BerdanTypeSOLIDBRASSSH ELL

The normal tYPe brass shell

f.;-; witn tfre regular shot

"ir"rio+rs Berdan Primer' For

[u"l""t"tt" load with DuPont

s;it, ett"t Powder, SuPer--fvf

o" Nif." in !2, L4 and 16

gt"g". n"a Dot works Y:llVo-i, za, gauge. In 28- gauge'-ni-i *ot[" well. And in 410AL.1 well. And in 410

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gu-"g" tfi" 64-58 Primer willieniie zloo for a good %ounce load. Available in gaugesli. ia, 20, 24, 28,-and 410iiuee.'z%" in length, excePt?.^i?o *ni"h is 2 '' Packedio

"tt"U" to- a box' When

ora"tittg wads sPecif- Y "ForJ"uJu.i"" shells" and sPecifY

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gauge.

ALCAN AL.sA dense progreesive burningshotgun powder that will pro-duce maximum velocity inheavy loads.

ALCAN AL.7A dense, very progressiveburning powder for magrrumloads of h,igh velocity usingheavy shot charges.

ALCAN AL.8This is a coarse grain powderintended for use in heavy loadsonly.

ALCAN At.12OPowder is grey flecked, Perfo-rated, hard grains, especiallYdesigned for trap and feldloads.

Po*dere AI'6, AJr7, AIo8, and AI-12O arc the onlyshotshell powders available that unrc deueloped solely forrclnad.ing.

Refer to charge tobl'es on pages 16 to 21 for loadingrmmmendations.

Cfln ASMOKELESS

POWDERS

Half Pound Tins3 Pound Kegs6 Pound Kegs15 Pound Metal Kegs

ALCAN AL.s

Half Pound Tins3 Pound Kegs6 Pound Kegs15 Pound Metal Kegs

ALCAN AL.7

ALCAN AL.8Half Pound Tins3 Pound Kegs6 Pound Kegs15 Pound Metal Kegs

Half Pound Tins472 Pound Kegs12 Pound Metal Kegs24 Pound Metal Kegs

ALCAN AL-12O

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ollite-ilax:SINGLE.UNIT WAD COLUMN

Ctnr,pInIB onilneadU To Uos!

f ibre wad inside plastic reduces recoilolus improving patterns througn mlnl 'inized shot deloimation.

Famous "AIR'WEDGE" WAD;;;lo; on forward PortiPn assures alli'n"tii?in[ lovi ntag es of th is wad'

scientifically Designed For Maximum Ballistic Performance

WARNING: Do not exceed recommended powder charges "l9Yl

tot FLITE'MAX single

unit wad "orrtl ln.

ir," ILCAN COMpAnY "Jnnoi

u..r." uny l iabil i tv for damages which

may result f rom improper use of these charge tables or the FLITE-MAX wads'

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SHOT COMPLETELYbv unique method ofefiminating open slotsto rub barrel.

ENCASEDmakinq sleeve,that aTlow shot

''FELTAN.BLUESTREAK" Wad

FLITE-MAX NO. 1Corttains a 1/4" FELTAN'BLUESTREAK flbre wad

FLITE-MAX NO. 2Contains a 5116" FELTAN'BLUESTREAK tibre wad

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\\-thtB"ttnx.WI FLITE-MAX NO. 3Contains a 3/8" FELTAN'BLUESTREAK fibre wad

FLITE-MAX NO. 4Contains a 1/2" FELTAN-BLUESTREAK fibre wad

Wil FLITE-MAX NO. 5Contains a 5/8" FELTAN'BLUESTREAK fibre wad

FLITE.MAX NO. EPlastic portion onlY

PACKED lN GARTONS OF 250-ettl!!l"j- i-23au3.o:!

-sE/nPofdt No. 3,19O,22O

POLYETHYLENE SHOT STRIP

This shot protector strip is designed for easy quickinsertion into your shell. After you have placed

the nemsary wads in the wad guide the "KWIK-SERT" protector strip is placed on top of thewads. With one stroke of the lever the wads areseated and the shot protector sleeve is properlyinserted. "KWIK-SERT" Shot Strips are avail-able in L0, L2,16 and 20 gauges.

FULL SHOT PROIECI'ON - s'DES AND BOTTOM!

ruilil-$rrsmff loflh.iln.wEDGE t rro

rilt(-snTPROTECTOR STRIP

FINGER

IMPORTANT!When using the "KWIKSERT"Shot Protector Strip reduce therecomnended wad columu heightby approxinately 17{6 inc}l'.

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OFAIR.WEDGE

PLASTICWAD

ALCAN PLASTIC

AIR-vltEq""s.F,12 GAUGE OVER POWDER WAD

TI{E PLASTIC AIR-WEDGE over powdef wad is designed to

obtain the maximum in shell uniformity of reloads''rOgardless of the

variables that face the reloader, including the use of once fired

tubes as well as tubes that have been fired many times' The initial

""parr"ion of the wad at its base improves uniformity of powder

ignition and takes place regardless of the actual wad pressure that

is applied to the powder dtttittg the loading or the condition of

the fired tube.

ALCANOVER POWDER WADAn economical plastic type over powder wad which has proven

to be a great deal -or"

uffi"i""t than the over powder card wad' The

Alcan plastic "PGS" wad is available in the correct diameter for

\O,L2,16 and 20 gauge shells. The 10 gauge "PGS" is also the correct

diameter for the L2 gauge solid brass shells' Check other plastic

wads and you will ntta Uv comparison that the "PGS" wad is more

reliable and functions better ballistically'

ALCAN'S UNIOUE

' ' DISPENSE.A-VIIAD"WAD CARTON

By tearing off a Perf-orated st4tnon the front Panel ancl mat<rrrg

a simPle fold at the sides,ALCAN'S Wad Cartons

become handY wad disPensers'

AIR-WEDGE,PGS. FELTAN-BLUESTREAK,

COMBO-WADand NITRO-CARD wads

are oacked in the..DiSPENSE-A-

WAD" carton.n@

Plastic Gas Seal

CROSS.SECTION OF PGS WAD

Qfu-w'A COMBINATION OF

FELTAN-BLUESTREAK and AIR-WEDGE WADSActually 2 wads in 1 - an assembly of the two fo4emost wads inthe field - ALCAN AIR-WEDGE and FELTAN BLUESTREAK.The result - a one-piece wad that assures undorm reloads, reducedrecoil, full velocity, correct barrel lubrication"hnd improved powderburning - all this with one less operation for the reloader! 12GAUGE ONLY powder char.ge should be reduced 7 to 1"O% wilhCOMBO-WAD.oteltan-Bluestre ak':

"Rt NG -WAXED6: SHOTSH ELL WADSA specially formulated material easily identified by the blue coloron one side. Conect resilience cushions the initial explosion reducingshot distortion.

"FELTAN-BLUESTREAK" Wads are "RING-WAXED" forcorrect banel lubrication and to prevent barrel fouling. They aredie cut to correct diameter in each gauge and are ground to perfectthickness of rZ ", Yta", "A " anrd )4 ".

PROVIDES PROPER SCRUBBING ACTIONThe "FELTAN-BLIIESTREAK" Wad is die cut to correct di-ameter thus enabling the millions of fibres, which are presented atright angles to the bore, to perform proper scrubbing action pre-venting accumulation of barrel lead. Molded wads of soft, non-scrubbing fibres or cork products do not give sufficient scrub action,thus allowing a slow build-up of lead with resulting pattern loss.This scrub action of the 'FELTAN-BLUESTREAK" is doublyimporbant when using a plastic over-powder wad, because plastic

WAD COLUMN HEIGHTI

N0.560 A/}Y & %" F.B.S, lNo.685 Ai4t t l & %" F.B.S.N0.620 A/ lV & %o'F.B.S. I No.8l0 A/W & %" F.B.S.

A/W. AIR-WEDGE F.B.S.-FELTAN.BLUESTREAK

has a total lack of scrub action, placing the entireproblem of maintaining excellent pattern percent-ages through barrel lead control on the filler wad.

Alcan "B"

OVERSHOTWADS

The ALCAN "B" overshotwad is made of high qualitycard so that it may be eaeilyimprinted. It is cut from thinstock making it exceedinglylight eo that it will not distortthe pattern or increase thebreech pressure. The printed"B" wads are available in 10gauge, for solid brass 12 Eaugeshells, 12, 16 and 20 gaugesand are printed with the Nos.2,4,5,6,7,7 %,8 or 9 of yourchoice. Speci fy gauge andprinted number deeired.

Alcan "Nitro"OVE RPOWDE R

WADSALCAN .070", .135 " and .200"over po*'der s'ads are cut froma special ALCAN NITROCARD rvith the necessary te-nacity to seal off the powdergases and yet not hard enoughto increase pressures or bedangerous. ALCAN NITRO*'ads contain NO IMPURI-TIES that can be abrasive tothe barrel of the shotgun norcompounds that will cause de-terioration of the powder in theloaded shell. "Nitro" lubri-cated wads are available in allthicknesseg but for 12 Gaugeonly.

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9mm RIMFIRE SHOT SHELLSgMM RIMFIRE SHOT SHELIS - Special quality all brass nickel

;i"t"d ""."

*itrr aouble shot charge, non-mercuric, non-co-trosive priming

;;;;;;I"* po*a"t. Very excilient pack with special boxestrolding

;tt-"huft. T]," -"ll b"ur" sh6U construciion allows oversize wad! to be

;[;Th the reeult that you will be amazndat the pattern and shooting

ability of this little shell. No. 10 shot, onlv size'

6mm (22 GaliberlRIMFIRE CRIMPED BLANKS

These blanks are designed as noise makers andcan be used in 22 Calibet Starter Pistols andtoy pistols. Non-mercuric and non-corrosive.

.45 Caliber

SMOKELESS POWDERNot For

.45 A.C.P. or A.C.P. RIM

.45 Caliber Long COLT

SHOT CARTRIDGESLoaded with No. 9 shot. Designed and de-veloped for use in revolvers. Widely usedby fishermen and campers. NOT RE-LOADABLE.

PACKED 50 CARTRIDGES TO THEBOX.

SHOTGUNADAPTERS

Enables you to use these new.45 COLT plastic cartridges invour present shotgun. Avail-

"Ut" itt L0- L2- 16 and 20

gauges. Made of brass.

BLANKS.45 Caliber Plastic Long Colt blank car'tridses. Non-Fouling. Noise level of reg-ular-t2-gauge Ioaded shot-shell. Ideal fordog training and field trial use.

PACKED 50 CARTRIDGES TO THEBOX.

.45 CaliberBLACK POWDER

BLANKSA high incident noise level .45 CaliberPlastic Long Colt blank cartridge' com-parable to lO-gauge blank shotshells.Excellent for starting guns and l0-gaugestarting cannon.

PACKED 50 CARTRIDGESTO THEBOX.

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FOLD CRltvtP_l{o blown Dattorns.

CHITLED SHOTRound and hard for porfect pattorns.

FELTAN.BLUESTREAKDio cut fibro wad for correct cush-ion, barol lubrication and barf€lscrubbing,

AIR.WEDGE PTASTICTho provon and perfsct over powdorwad for ballistica supsriority.

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220 MAX-FIRESizs 209 br€mium prim€r assuresuniformity trom 3hot to shot withmaximum soBitivity to firing pinblow. l{on-Morcuric, Non-Corro3iyo.

THE SHELL \^/ ITH

brrtfr-lar QnliltnpALCAN loaded shotgun shel ls containsuch recogrrized quality components as the"Feltan-Bluestreak" and "Air-Wedge"over powder wads. Finest quality smoke-less powder is ignited by non-corrosive,non-mercuric ALCAN 220 "Max-Fire"primers.

ALCAN shells are loaded on automaticloading machines which insure uniformityof load and peak performance. Fully waxedAmerican tube paper plus the extremelystrong head construction give this shellexcellent reloading characteristics,

TRAPMAXoLoaded in the four popular Trap loads for 16 yards,doubles and handicap.

SKEETMAXo

ULTRAMAXoAn extra high velocity load for ducks, pheasant, etc., 'loaded into a high brass shell.

[oadNumbal Gaulr

Iongth0f

Shell

PowdorEqulv.0rems

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t2u2 L2 23/to 33/+ lr/+ 2 Chit lLzU4 12 23/+' 33/+ lr/t 4 Chir lt2u5 t2 23/+o 33/+ Ly4 5 Chit llzu6 L2 23/qn 33/c lYq 6 Chi l lL2U7Yz t2 23/+' 33/+ L% TY2Chillt2u9 12 23/q' 33/+ lr/t 9 Chi l l

GAMEMAX.A hunting load for doves, quail, rabbits, squirrel, etc.

MAGNAMAXo12 gauge 23An short magnum - maximum velocity shel lwith LYz ounces of chi l led lead shot.

Loadilumbor Gaugs

Iongth0f

Shrll

PowdorEqulv.Dlams

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l2T7r/zL t2 23/+o 23/c lyB TYzChill12T81 t2 23/q' 23/a ly8 8 Chi i l

L2T7y2R L2 23/+' 3 Ir/a 7r/2 ChillT2T8R t2 23/c' 3 LyB 8 Chit l

Loadl{umbor eaugs

Isngth0f

Shell

PolvdorEqulv.Drams

0uncesShot

ShotSlrg

12G6 t2 23/c' 3 I 6 Chi t l12G8 l2 23/c' 3 1 8 Chit l12G6A L2 23/+' 3 IYB 6 Chit ll2GTYzA L2 234' 3 IYB TYzCh'tll12G8A t2 23/cu 3 lYg 8 Chit l12G68 72 23/+' 3r/* lr/+ 6 Chi t ll2cTyzB L2 23/t' 3Yt trA TY2Chill12G88 T2 23/co 3Y+ IYt 8 Chi t l12G98 t2 23/c' 3Yc L% 9 Chiu12G6C t2 23/+' 3Va LW 6 Chi i lt2c7yzc t2 23/cu 3Vq Lr/g TYzChill12G8C t2 23/q' 3Y+ LVe 8 Chi l l

12G9C t2 23/au 3Yc 1r/g 9 Chi l l

Loaded specifically for skeet shooting.

Ioadilumbor Gauge

Longlh0f

Shell

PowderEquiv.Drams

0 uncesSlpl

SholSlrc

125M2 L2 23/au 4 lyz 2 Chi l tl2sM4 t2 23/a' 4 ty? 4 Chi l l

125M6 t2 23/q' 4 ly2 6 Chi i l

THE MARK OF QUALITY

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t^l O THAT the handloader will better!\ understand his shells and the recom-Y mendations in the charge table, we

will very lightly scratch the surface ofinternal ballistics in language which wehope even the beginner will understand.

First, and most important, a handloadershould remember that the total weight orvolume of powder placed behind a givenshot charge is not the governing factorof the breech pressure that will be gen-erated when the shell is fired. It is primar-ily the burning speed of the powder whichd-etermineg this, although crimp, wadpteasure, primer, number and type-ofwade, etc. each play a small part' Forexample, the breech presnure of the aver-age 282 dram equivalent 12 gauge trapload with 1% ounces of shot as loaded byAmedcan ammunition companies couldhave as much breech pressure or possiblymore than the high velocity maximumload. The difrerence being that in the 12gauge trap load a small weight of smoke-,iess-powder is used to give 1% ounces ofshot the same velocity which would beimparied to it by 2s/, drams of blackpowder. This small charge of powderLurns at..a very rapid rate giving a highbreech pressure for a very short period oftime. The high velocity load containinga much greater quantity of powder of aprogtessive burning type will not generaterny greater pressure at any point in thechamber than the trap load, however, theduration of pressure is extended giving

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an entirely difrerent type of time pressurecurve. With relatively the same height ofpressure being sustained for a longer time,a greater velocity is imparted to the shotand this velocity becomes equal to whatwould be obtained by the use of 3ll dramsof black powder. This might be a goodtime to explain why American shells arestill marked in drams equivalent. Theaverage American shooter would becomequite confused if he walked into his fav-orite store and found shells marked"Loaded with 26 grains PB - 23 grainsRed Dot 10 - 30 Grains Red Dot 80 - 28grains WC520 Ball, etc'" We would haveno idea of the velocity of the shells' Tothe credit of the American manufacturers,they have simplified this problem bymarking all shells with drams equivalent'

When a box of shells is purchased whichhas been loaded by an American Companyand marked 314 drams equivalent with1% ounces of shot he can be sure thatregardless of brand name, the shot wilhave a velocity (average over 120 feet)of9?5 feet per second with No. 4 shot' 885feet per second with No' 8 shot. Thesevelocities will remain within a small per-centage of error regardless of the type orquantity of powder in the various brandso? shells with this equivalent marking.

Here is another pitfall of the handloader.Many a beginner has cut open a L2 gawge,3)4 dram load with L)4, ounce of shot andfound as much as thirty or more grains ofa familiar looking powder and proceed onthe assumption that it would be alright forhirrr to do the same. Powder companiesmanufacture several types of powderwhich can all look exactly alike. The hand-loader should never assume powders areanywhere near the same burning speediust because they look alike. A large charge6f powder from the low burning end of apo*de" series with !)4 ouncea of shot ini2 gaoge is OK. The same amount ofpowder from the fast burning end of theseries with 1% ounces of shot in 12 gaugewould create a very dangerous load. Nevertake a gamble on powder. Purchase onlyfactory packed canisters andfollow closelythe reiohmended charges of both powderand shot.

It is necessary to use powders of differentburning speeds to attain given velocitiesat safe pressures with difrerent weights ofshot charges. When conventional wad col-umns are used the powder forathreedram,one ounce load in a 12 gauge would berequired to burn quickly and cleanly withthil light sho! charge to build the properDressure curve. AL-120 is such a powder.it would be impossible to take this powderand load a safe !2 gawge lrZ ounce loadwith high velocity for hunting. AL-5 isthe proper powder for this range of loa{s.Bv ihe same token, to take a powder likeAL-7 which will load the 12 gague mag-num with lrh ounce shot and attempt toload a trap load would be just as foolish.You would have ignition trouble, mwzzteflash, etc. It is advisable to decide on thevelocity desired with the weight of shotyou wish to use, in whatever gauge youare loading.

Consult our loading table and select apowder which will do the job at safebreech pressures. The safe breech pressureis the most important thing, and the Alcancharge table assures you perfect reloads.Never try to use one powder for all shotshell reloads. The rifle handloaders havelong had a cabinet full of various types ofpo*ders and know very well that thesame powder will not serve all purposes.

Another important tip on shot shell re-loading is to be sure the shell head isproperly supported during reprimin-g. Allpriming of shot shells in the Alcan Ballis-lic Laboratory is done by seating theprimer with a tool having an inside punchilhich p"err"ttts the shell head from beingconcavLd. This supports the shell headduring priming and assures a well seatedprirner.

REOUIREMENTS FORSUCCESSFUL SHOTSHELL RELOADING

PRIMERNon-mercuric, non-corrosive and non-erosive primers with lead styphnate prim-ing compound of special formulation and"Extra Heavy" charge weight to gai4

uniform and adequate ignition in firedcases are required. This is doubly truewhere it is impossible to have the sameoualitv of crimp that is found on newfactory loaded she[s. Such a crimp is- im-possibie to achieve on ffred paper shellsL"""n"" the paper has been burned anddamaged from previous firings and thete-fore t[e replaced crimp on a reloaded shellofrers very little confinement to the load'Years of experience have proved that"Perfectly Normal Factory Pri-qs", sucbas those used in new factory shells, willnot vield sufficient ignition of the powdercharge to impart uniform velocity to theshot even wtr-en the shells sound and seemto shoot satisfactorily' Also, we wouldsugsest that it is most important for thet"i-o-.d"" to use a primer with a coveredflash hole. This covered flash hole preventsthe possibility of powder entering into theprimer batteiy cup causing a change inignition characteristics.

SMOKELESS POWDERTo achieve satisfactory reloads very spe-cial powders are required since uniformconfinement of the powder charge is mostdifrcult when using fred tubes that varyin their condition. Even with a good re-loading tool and careful reloading the

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Iquality and condition of the fired tube willcause great variation in the percentageofapplied wad pressure that flows laterallyand the percentage actually exerted againstthe powder. Also, the condition of thepaper tube is of primary importance indetermining what percentage of appliedwad pressure remains on the powder afterthe shell is a few hours old. Many a re-loader has discovered that his shells,loaded Wednesday night and checked forproper size, must be pushed into the gunchamber on Sunday. This comes from theweak paper tube allowing the shell toexpand laterally which also changes pow-der confinement or load density as it issometimes called. Special shot shell pow-ders for reloading, such as Alcan powdersAL-72O, AL-5, AL-? and AL-8, are de-signed to give ease of ignition coupledwith uniform porgressive burning, evenwhen loaded under varying confinementconditions or load density.

WADSThe wads may seem a rather insignificantitem and to the novice reloader it wouldappear that any form of wad should func-tion. The perfect wad column should havethe following characteristics; (A), Properweight, density, and gas sealing charac-teristics to ballistically produce a correcttime-pressure curve in fired shells. (B),Ptoper cushioning effect when the shell isfred to yield correct pattern percentages.(C), Proper material fornulation and lu-brication to prevent barrel leading orfouling. For example, an extremely lightwad will function most satisfactorily in anew case due to the added powder con-finement gained by a solid crimp, whichoffsets confnement loss from the lightwad. Yet, the same wad used in a once

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or twice fired case will give variation invelocity and pressure.

This same type of extremely light wad,which properly functions in the factoryload or the once fired case in hot dryweather, when used in a many times firedcase results in extreme variation of ve-locity and pressure with possibly evenbloopers. This is due to the incorrect com-bination of the light wad and soft crimp.This poor shell, combining a soft crimpand excessively light wads, will often yieldeven higher pattern percentages than areload having correct bal l ist ics. Thishigher pattern percentage is the result ofthe low velocity and extremely low pres-sure which in time will definitely give thereloader difficulties,

It is amazing to look at the unsatisfactorytime-pressure curve generated by a wadcolumn that is not properly designed forreloading, as compared to the most satis-factory results obtained ballistically byusing wads correctly engineered for properdensity and weight for reloading,

The wad column must also he properlydesigned for size, gentle barrel cleaningaction, and proper lubricant to preventbarrel leading as well as other fouling de-posits from accumulating inside the gunbarrel.

It is possible to use a wad column yieldingperfect results wit}r 75Vo patterns for thefirst 25 shots that will, however, after500 rounds leave such a great amount offouling in the barrel that pattern percen-tages will drop to under 5016. It is alsopossible to ruin an expensive gun shouldyou use shot shell wads containing im-purities.

Impurities can be in the form of abrasivesin the wad material itself, expecially plas-tics, being formulated with undesirablesubstances. The resultant explosion of a"primer-smokeless powder" combinationgenerates heat over 2000 degrees and pres-sure over 10,000 pounds per square inch.Can you think of a more perfect chemicalreactor! Now think of using wads lubri-cated with a substance (or plastic wadscontaining polyvinyl ctrloride) that leavesa barrel deposit which in turn reacts underhigh heat and pressure to form hydro-chloric acid deposits inside your shotgunbarrel. Imagine no more; such productshave been sold to the novice reloader withthe expected results.

The ALCAN "AIR-WEDGE", "FLITE-MAX", and "PGS" wads for use overthe powder and the "FELTAN-BLUE-STREAK" filler wads were designed, en-

gineered and tested to give the shot shellreloader the finest possible results.

SHOTEveryone realizes that quality shot is anecessity but very few people understandwhy. First, if the lead shot does not con-tain the prescribed amount of alloy ma-terials it will not be suftciently hard tomaintain good pattern percentages. Therealron the shot must be of a certain hard-ness is due to the fact that it is impossibleto make a wad column soft enough, thatwould not distort soft shot on explosionof the powder charge, without having thebalistia problem of inability to urdfrcrmlyburn the powder charge as explained inthe preceding paragraph.

We all know that it is quite easy to obtainvery excellent shot patterns by reducingvelocity even though you are using softshot. The trick of the trade is to haveproper ballistics, with shot velocity at theproper level, for the job desired and yetmaintain maximum pattern percentages.This requires a carefully controlled shotfor hardness.

Many people also consider that a shotpattern is excellent only by counting thepercentage of the pellets within a 30ocircle at 40 yards. Naturally, this must bedone, however, it is only half of the job.To make this explanation as clear as pos-sible it is quite easy for a reloader tomix No. 2, No. 6 gnd No. 9 shot in a 12gauge l% ounce load, using 31 grains ofAL-5 powder yielding a standard velocity,and find that a quick check on a piece ofpattern paper reveals a tremendous per-centage of these mixed pellet sizes havelanded within the prescribed 30'circle at40 yards. Yet, if the same shell were shotinto water at approximately 40 yards thereloader would notice that there werethree distinct splashes drawn out over arather long time period. Actually, photo-graphs taken of the shot charge in theballistics range would reveal an extremelylong shot string. Obviously such a shotstring even though the pattern percentageis high, results in a very poor shell. Thelesson taught; pelleLs in a shot chargemust be very uniform in roundness, size,and density so all of the pellets have theopportunity to arrive at the point of im-pact within the shortest number of milli-seconds of each other plus yielding a goodpattern percentage. Naturally, this con-dition results in most desirable a-muni-tion. Alcan "Chilled" lead shot is veryclosely checked for hardness, consistencyof size and roundness. This shot will givethe reloader the results he is seeking.

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1. Blooper or Muzzle FlashesCan be caused by one or more of the com-ponents in your reload being incorrect.ftowever, rn many cases the reloader haebeen getting by with one rather defectivecomponent in the reload without realizinsit and the moment he adds a second im]properly designed component the blooperor ratzzle flash occurs. This condition canbe. caused by a primer without sufrcienipnplnC com-pound causing poor powderrgnrtlon or by an

-inco_rrectly designedpnmrng compound that does not generatesutncrent gas volume to overcome theproblem -of powder ignition with uniformburning in the weak fired tube. This con-dition can also be caused by either poorqqq[ty filler wads, or rn aome cases ex-cellent quality fller wads of extremelvIiglt weight,- improperly used under cori-drtlona of minimum powder confnementdue to the weak condition of fired shells.It can also be caueed by over powder cardwads that are too small in diametcr. olastictypes withou! proper lateral exirinsion(obturatrng) characteristics or poorly engi_neered plastrc wads that generate Dreaaureequalization along the side ofthe sirpposedgas sealing Jip- that naturally resirlts inp,oryder gas leakage upon explosion of thesnela.A)so, trouble can be caused from usineliller wads that do not have the abilitv t5operate,with the right compression char-acteristics, under sudden breech Dressureregardlese of their weight. It is interestinsto note that there ie a correct diameter o?wad for.the type of materiql employed.lr wad.clremete_r ts not properly engineeredrn relatron to the material ueed in its man_ufacture, the result will be unsatisfactorvreloads. It is also interestins to note thali1 iq quite possible, when-usins- plasticwads, to obtain pressrure equalization ongnly a few shells out of 6ach hundredloaded while the balance of the ammuni-tion will be excellent. The appearan"" ofeuch plaetic wads will be quite sood andonly the diameter and desicn of-the wad.in relationship tg the type of plastic used,ts rnconect resqlting-in an ihproper reac_[ron unoer the breech pne8sure.The blooper or muzzle flash can also begguseg by the reloader not paying atten-[lon to tne recornmendations as to thelype of powder that should be emplovedtn a particular gauge-behind a given s-hotwelgnt. ln other words, an extremelV slowburning powder, or one which is nbt de_

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sigrred for. reloading, will never achievea proper ttme-pressrure curve to avoid thedanger of bloopers or muzzle flash even ifthe other components used are of thehighest quality. The previouslv mentionedslightly incorrect combination could con-ceivably function durine the summermonths in hot dry weather. The reloadercould experience trouble using preciselvthe same combination during the frrst colidamp fall days. Lower tendperature willalways affect the igrrition 6ower of theprimer and this already low -power

orimeris further reduced in its abilitv to^ienitethe powder which has now aljo beei af-fected by dampness. Dampness causespowder to be more difrcult to isnite andespecially so in a fred tube. Mr.Reloaderriow suddenly finds that his Det load.which functioned fne all summe-r in spiteof the fact that it was not recommended.suddenly turns up giving a few bloopersor muzzle flashes which he simply carinotunderstand. The real trouble- ii tracedback to using non-recommended compo-nents, which were giving shootable reloids.iust within ballintics limits without Mr.Reloader knowing it, and when the sliehtadded problem of cold wet weather ca"mealong his pet concoction failed to function.If our Mr. Reloader had started out usingthe -proper r_ecommended components, relsulting in reloads at the center of ballisticsbalance, he could have continued loadineexactly the same load throueh the colddamp weather. His reloads under the colddamp conditions certainly would havegone to the low side of br-eech Dreasure.however, his velocity would have rlemaineciwithin specifications and in all wavs hisloads would have remained perfect tb use.Take glnlost any reload put-together withone srngle component not properlv de-signed or recommended and bdd iujt onenlore small problem and your trou-bleg canbecome rather large.Another cause for bloopere can be naperor foreign material in- the primer- hbbacting as an obstruction for the hot gasesfrom the primer. Be certain that -vourloading tool does not malfonn the tasewads and also check to gee that paoer.grass, etc. is not blocking the primeriniidethe ehell.SUMMARY - In order to obtain uni-form results in reloading shells it ie nec-essary that each step of the loadineprocedure be as uniform as possible. Ther6should be as little difference in powderand shot charge weights as poesibli. Careghould !e taken in applying identical pres-eure when seating the wad columir toavoid variation of powder confinement.

2. Barrel LeadThT..i" generally- caused by using poorquality wads. Such wads are not pfuplerlvdesigned to a_ccomflish g-as sealinf, piopercusruorung, barrel lubrication, plus thegentle ecrubbing action required-to keenlead deposits to the very minimum. It cairalso be caused from using soft lead shot.shot of incorrect alloy oi shootine shellswith too high a velocity for the hirdnesgof the shot being used.It is also possible to have extreme leadineof a ehotgun barrel even when usins exltrenely high quality wads that ard im-properly combined and used without fullconsideration of the job to be performed.For example, the use of the hishest possi-ble quality of over powder waii manufac-tured of plastic, such as theAIR-WEDGE.when combined with the balance of th6wad column manufactured of a materialnot having a gentle scrubbing action suchas solid cork or amalgama6d cork will

result in severe barrel leading. The samestaterlent could Fe applied to a csmbina_tron ol any plqstlc over powder wad witha-secondary fller wad also manufacturedo_f plastic or other material such as corkthat cgnnot act with ge-ntle scrubbing ac-tlon. .E;ven wads maaufactured of mater_ials capable of scrubbing action can ciusebarrel lead if they lacFlateral expansioncharacteristics. It is, however, sometimesadvantageous to use one extremelv lightwad where an unusually long wad dolr,"-ais required using 3 or 4 wads. In such ashell, with the AIR-WEDGE plastic overpowder wad, a FELTAN-BLUESTREAKwad placed thereon, and the balance ofthespace in the shell filled up with anv tvoeof light wad material suc,-h as cork. e6odresults could be achieved without thJlaaefrects of banel leadins. However. if voufail to use one ffller wad properlv d'eeidredfor adequate barrel lubri-catibn, lateral ex-pansion characteristics and lisht scrubbineaction, the end result will be barrel leadinelIt is very interesting to note that sheilgcombining, for example, only cork andplastic wads may givi excellent patternsand target breaking characteristics for thefirst 25 or so roundg fired, yet, the samewad column in continued use will resultin so much barrel lead and fouline that atthe end of a few hundred rou--nds thepattern percentages will be extremelv poorfailing to break even 16 yard targeti.-

The use of the Alcan "KWIK-SERT" or"FLITE-MAX" single unit wad columncan also be employed to protect the boreqo.4 leq{ing w-hile at th6 same time en-nchrng the pattern.

3. Low Pattern PercentagesThis condition is generally brought aboutfrom the use ofsoft shot, excessivelv hardwad column, poor quality of wads,-or er-cessively high velocity for the type andsize of ehot being used. It can-;l8o becaueed by improper selectiqn of the pow-der type for the load desired which resultsin a v_ery gharp (qbrupt) time-pressurecurve. ln other words, pressure that ie nottoo high but which is 1oo quickly sener-ated. This abrupt-impact will-resuft in poorpattems even when using recomnendedwade. Lead fouling, in the barrel, can alsobe a factor. See preceding paragraph.

4. Excessively High PatternPercentages

This condition indicateg that you are usiuextremely poor quality non-killing lo*velocity ammunition. We refer to patternsin excess of 80V". If you have batternsthie high you should reiluce the paltern toa level of 75 to 78V" and, take idditionalvelocity on the ghod due to the fact thatthe_ energy and canying power of eachpellet goes up with the square of thevelocity. Low velocity will-occur whenusing a poor primer that ie not properlyburning a correct type and weight ofpowder or a correct primer used with alVqe ot powder.that fu entirely too slowrn Durrung speed.

Low velocity is also caused by too smalla chllge of.propellent powder: Very poorquality wads caueing an extreme powdergas loss can al"o be the cause of troubleas well ag too soft a wad column caueinc aquality powder and primer combinationto fail tb function pioperlv resultins inlow velocity and extiem-ely high patte-rns.

Needless to say, it is wise to approachsolving this problem with extreme &utionas you muet be positive of what is causincyour difrculties before taking any action,

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5. Low RecoilIf your recoil ig lower than factory shellsfor the same type of load, one of theproblems that is covered in the precedingparagraph ie responsible. Nen'Con's h#states that "for every action there is anequal and oppoeite reaction." Therefore,if your gun has low recoil against yourshoulder the velocity of your shot chargeis reduced in exact relationship.

6. High Barrel PressureThis can be caused by the reloader whotries to solve his low velocitv loads bvstufrlg in more powder withoirt knowin!eractly what he is doing.Let us assume that a hard to isnite powdernot designed for reloading hunting;mmu-nition is combined with a primer not de-signed for rclosding. Let us say that thebreech pressure on this load is at the lowlevel of 6,000 pounds per square inch.Such a low level of preisure iould func-tion without a nluzile flash, however, itwould be juet short of this condition.'The energy of the powder is not beincutilized so Mr. Reloader stuffs in morepowder to bring up the velocity of thisobviously low pressure shell. He makessatisfactory progress and raises the pres-eures to 8,000 or 9,000 pounds. Thineslook fine at this point but [et'e take a cloielook. Certainly the breech of his shotcunwill take the 8,000 or 9,000 poundt ofpressurc since it is designed to functionwith factory loads that operate usuallybetween 8,000 pounds and 10,500 poundi.Now why is Mr. Reloader not uging a safeshell? The extremely slow powdeiin toogreat a quantity is caJrying the pressure.forward of the thick steel in thb breecharea, down the banrel to a point that thepressure level that was quite eatisfactorvfor the breech of the gun has now moveito a point where the barrel is thin. Thereis now danger of blowinc up the shotcunat 6' or so

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7. High Breech PressureThis can be generated from eeveral sourceaand to name a few is to use hard, or other-wise not reco--ended, wads behind aweight of powder and shot that is r€com-mended. It can aho be caueed by eelectincthe wrong type of powder that iB too faelbunring for the job at hand and we sugcestthat you read in this manual, on thig pice.a detailed erample of how one relabder.with apparent logic, was able to blow utia gun by using a quality and well knownpow_der which was the wrong one for hisneed.

It is also qurte easy to raise breech pres-sures considerably beyond acceptable lev-els, that could easily blow up the breechof a shotgun, by adding a little too muchshot in front of the normal reco-mendedwad, powder, and primer combination.With the reconmended weieht and tvpeof powder, correct primer, an? proper i'idcolumn, there is only one satiafactoryweight of shot that will yield a standariland correct time-pressure curve in firedshells.It is obvious at this point that if you addadditional shot, with the other conditionsremaining the same, it would be sufrcientto increase the burning .s,peed. of the pow-der causing a rise in the tine-pressurecurve. It should alro be noted t-hat thepercentage of the pressure rise is muchmore rapid than the direct percentaee ofshot weight added which is- in exce& ofthe recommended shot charee. In otherwords, on certain occasions Ihe additionofonly lO/6 of shot by weight to a sivenload will al-ost double the breech pres-eure. _If your reloads are giving correctbreech pressules of-not over 10,50O poundsbreech pressures ofnot over 10,500 poundsand you double this, obviously the gun

10. Extreme Variation of Velocityand Recoil .

It is quite possible to use all but one recom-mended component and arive to shoot-ing reloaded shells that seem to havesatisfactory patterns, breech pressures,ba:rel pressure, recoil, no bloopers, nobarrel lead, except that Mr. Reloader isaware of a variation in performance fromshell to shell.

This condition is generally brought aboutby utilizing recommended componentsthroughout the reload with the exceptionof one single item that is almosf, up f,6quality but not quite. One small changefrom the recommended combined com-ponents for reloading and it is quite possi-ble to achieve a variation in the time-pressure curve that will go almost unde-tected by the novice reloader in spite ofthe fact that in his box of 25 loads. fromwhich he erpects 3 drams equivalent ve-locity, it would not be unusual to ffnd avariation from slightly over 2 drams equiv-alent velocity to 3%.

Needless to say, this variation will, intime, be apparent to the reloader eince itwill afect the performance of his reloadsfor killing game or breaking targets,

gunwould blow up!To state this in another way; as much as)4 of an ounce of shot added to a 12 saugeload above recomnendations when -usiiea fast burning trap load powder coulilresult in increasing from normal breechpresaures to dangerous pressure levels. Allshotguns are tested with one single proofshell and if it does not blow up

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8. High Recoilln 997o of the cases of high recoil it isonly the result oftoo much breech pressureor too much barrel pressure or a combina-tion of both. This-requires lookinc intoimnsdigfgly, High recoil can also be een-erated by using an excessively hard wadcolut_nn, however, this condition ie usuallynot dangerous.

9. Low Breech Pressure andBarrel Pressure Combined

This can be caused by having ingufrcientenergy imparted to the ehot bharge. Thigcan be cause4 by using the qnong type ofpowder or priner that does not completelyburn the propellant in the barrel rbsard-less of the quantity of propellent usd. Itcan 4loo come from an insuftcient charseweight of a correct type powder.

CAUTION: Do not experiment-Use recommended charge tables.

Remember: The results obtainedfrom reloaded ammunition reflectsthe care that was used in assem-bling them.

ALCAN ball ist ic service ie avai lableto the reloader. We require the followinginformation be submitted with anv grounof shells for tests: (a) Number an?t -mak-eof primer; (b) The name or number ofpowder; (c) The charge weight of thepowder in grains; (d) The number, typeand location and pounds of pressure ap-plied in seating and the braird name -of

wade; (e) The weight and size of shot.Send six shells that are packed carefullyand ship via Railway Erpress prepaid. Wewill fire five of these ehells to obtain ve-locity and pressures and the sixth shellwiU be broken down in our laboratory foreramination before starting the actualballistic test.A ballistics report will be mailed to youand we will give the actual feet per secondof velocity and the breech preseure andgive any commentg we deem necessar5r tohelp you. The total charge for the testand writing the report, as outlined above,is $5.00 per each group ofsir shells.

HOW TO GET IN TROUBLE RELOADINGLet's take Joe, who found a simple way to cook up hie 6trr 1o"4.Joe'e thinking: 21 erainE of Red Dot wifh l% ounceg of shot is cor-rect for L2 gauge,18 gairs with 1 ounce of shot ir correct for 16gauge, and 16 grains with % ounce ofshot ig correct for 20 gauge. Ittherefore appears logical that about a 12% reduction in both ghotcharge and powder charge for each of the uext emaller gaugee wouldseem correct. Therefore, it would reem a good 28 gauge load shouldbe at12% reduction from 20 gauge or 14 grairs of Red Dot wilh %ounce ofstrot. He further ers,rmsd a good load in 410 gauge ehouldbe al2Vo reductionfron the 28 gauge loador l2)4 graias of Red Dotwith % ounce of shot. NOT TRttE - TbiB load, of L2Li grains ofRed Dot with )C ounce ofghot in 410 gauge actually blew up the gunfor our unaurpecting friend Joe. All 41O gauge shotguns are prooftcsted at approrimately 20,fi)O pounds per square inch. Joe's esti-mate, which seerned a rather logical aeeumption, of a good 41Ogauge load delivered 36,0(X) P.S.I.

This true gtory, except for the fact that to save him embarrassmentour reloader's name waa not really Joe, turned out witb a ratherhappy ending eince Joe was not hurt. Perhape we abould aay Joe wasnot physically hurt, however, his pocket booh and feelings were burtthrough the loss ofhie favorite 410 gauge gun. Tbe barrel and breechboth blew up with a good part of the banel nieging, top side, forabout six incheE.Now let'g back up and take a good look at Joe's 28 gauge load whichhe asaumed was eafe nring 14 greins of Red Dot with ./t ounce ofshot. ThiE load under actual bqllicticg teat reaults in appro-inately20,000 pounds per square iuch of breech preasure. Factory proofpressure level for 28 gauge guns ie about 18,5OO P.S.I. Joe's areunp-tion of a good safe 28 gauge load would also very likely haveblown up the shotguu.This little "A, B, C" 6f 1sl66ding is proof that while a man ehouldthink for himself he ehould uot deviate frnom recommended loadg.

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Elecause of the great number and types of shells available at t\e present time, it is not practical to iist all thepossible wad column sombinations. The wad columns list€d in thir charge i"Ui" L"-for Alcan and all low insidebase shells. To find the correct wad column he-isht for high inside base rtr8tt", li i. """"-*v

to reduce wad. columnheights approximately /+o to 8/6" from wad columns ustea in this charge i;b[.TO DETERMINE THE EL4_CI W4D qOLUMN, LOAD A SHELL AND BEFORE CRtMptNG, MEASURE AMOUNT OF SHELLABOVE THE SHOT. lT SHOULD MEASURE ABOUT y2n FOR BEST CRIMP nrSUr-rS i j l . i lapen sHELLs AND FROMYd:u TO 7/re" ON PLASTIC SHEILS.The following is a classification of the more courmon types of shells which are available to the reloader:

10, 28 and .410 gauge: Use wad columns as showrr.

on loading new unfired cases reduce powder charge bv l57o for the fir6t time. Also be careful not to damage caseon crimping.xcAUTfON: We recommend a 10/6 reduction in powder charge when using plastic cases which have tapered wa11s!

These wad column recommendations are-approximate. Several ractors may cause apparent discrepanciesin these recommendations. These include: -

1. How often the shell has been loaded. b. Different densities of various shot sizes.2. Base wad height (manufacturer,s tolerance). 6. Depth of crimp prefened by the individual.3. Wad variation (manufacturer's tolerance). 7. Wad pre{,sure applied in loading.4. Density of different lots of powder.

WAD PRESSURE-JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS IT?This is a subject that causes a great deal of conoern among many shooters. with the superior primers and highlyefficient nfastic o-ver powder wads that are available tgaa-V, i';G-t*"IIg is not nearly as critical as in the past. Themajor factor in the ignition qualities and uniformity of reio"ded siot"rt"u" i" lG

"tdirr-a firm, hard crimp, properlyapplied, will supply the necessary confinemen! tg'lhe po*ae"

"tt rg" at the *o*"rit of ignition. For all practicalpurposes' no difference will be found between shells loadid with wadi seat d ;;h

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19 "".P Pog1ds-providins thp crimp

"pP&a!ig"x qJq qdeqqa@ and uniform i" t"th lieus. This is to the credit ofthe Alcan 220 MAx-FrpB@ prinier, -Arn-wpocno aia FLrrErA,IAx@;;d.,';il"h were developed for thereloader, that these conditions now exist.

In many cases, the wad pressure applied can be t\e-governing factor in the condition of the crimp on the finishedshell' lrrcegsive wad-pressure often compresses the fltJt waas t"o a point where most of tn" ,.cushioning,, effect of thewad column is lost' When a recommended wad column is "o*ptp"gto

trti" poi"t, il *tx allow more free space forthe crimping operation.after the shot charge is placed itt irr" Jr,"u. Thi" rill;.gJ; ir, "

poo" crimp, generally withan open spot in the center.Powder manufacturers recommendatioru should be used with their powders. Ttre above statements deal primarilywith Alcan components.Remember: The results obtained from reloaded ammunition reftects the care that was used in assembling them.Elecause of the limited volume of some types of shells, a few of the loads listed in this charge table cannot beloaded in certain shells. Consider . *iri*.ril- *.d column ru oru consisting of a .l3b ,, nitro * y+ o FBS,AIR-WEDGE* Ye,o FBS, or PGS + %, FBS.All charge tables in this manual were developed using Ncan "220 Max-Fire" primers and Alcan wads. The AlcanCompany, rnc', cannot assums an-y liability €" a"-ugl *rti"rt q3v resurt from improper use of these charge tables.Magnum loads should !e 15d.onl-v i"-s-"6 designed-for til;. B; sure to check the powder charge with a qualitypowder scale before beginning to load. Neve" use-a bulk p".a"" *u"",ro ror powa&ii"t"a i' these tables.Whenever any other type-of component combination is substituted, we recommend, a Lo76 reduction in powdercharge shown in this taute..onrywhen qlraliffea u"ui"ti"-Gt.-indicate thg;b"til"t" component is safe underthe individual's loading conditions ana dhniqo"" .rt"rrta tn"lriu"titotion be made. The tests should- be conductedwith accurate pressure and velocity measuring-equipment.NorE: Aw - Alcan "ArR-w-EDqE'l over powder wad FBS - Alcan "FELTAN-BLUESTREAK,,filler wadPGS - Alcan Plastic Gas seal o""; ;;;d;; ;;J '.fr6',

.isia-.zob;- trri"fi"iJor nitro card over powder wadRevised october 30, 1955-Destroy all Previous editions of ALCAN charge recommendations published before Juty t, 1965AL.AN charge Tabter show power chaiges rn grarns. There are zqx, grarn. por pound.

Low Inside Base lnside Base

12 GAUGE Alcan, Federal, J. C, Higeins, Red Head, Revela-tion (p_aper), Super-X* & Super Speed*, WesternAAt, Remington Express & Shur Shot (plastic)

4p"$ 9.Rqgse-r (pape1), Remington-PetersprasErc (prastrc base wad)

16 GAUGE Federal, J. C. Higgins, Red Head, Revelation(paper, Super-X* & Su_per Speed*, RemingtonExireds S Shur-Sbgt fpt^aslicj--

ft:*rt & Ranger (paper), Remington-Peters

20 GAUGE Federal, {. C. Lliggins, Red Head, Revelation

f#"""* 8"gfi-"I;* ?S:1''qo*u -' RemingtonE5n9.rt 9. Ra.ng_er (papg{), Remington-petersprastrc (phstrc base wad)

4 Before Attempting To IIse This charge Table, Befer To lnformation 0n page lol

DESCRIPTION

trEBHFFF*F.T&'IlMUZZLE

VELOCITY

,+-L',i:ri1$1i:r,.r *:;4+-li!

SHOT WT,

:.::*.,1"..r;-::', i,*:. r .:,1;J;

POWDER

ffisffi#SrCHARGEWEIGHT

.#siii€sPl.E#*sf,.g:,:}srWAD COLUMN

1O Gauge3y2" Mag.

1250L250

2%2y4

AL.8AL-8

58 Grs.52 Grs.

2- . I35'* 7e' FBSPGS + .200'* 7a'FBS

13351335

zz

AL.8AL.8

59 Grs.54 Grs.

.135' + 2-78' FBSPGS * 2-7a' FBS

13301330

22

AL-7AL-7

49 Grs.44 Grs.

.135" + z-Ys' FBSPGS * 2-7e' FBS

10 Gaugezrh"

13301330

I%L -/A

AL.5AL-5

44 Grs.41 Grs.

2-.L35'* 7s ' FBSPGS + .135' * 7a' FBS

13351335

ty4Ly4

AL.5AL.5

41 Grs.38 Grs.

2-.200'* 7e' FBSPGS+.135"+Yz'FBS

13001300

It/4IY4

AL- 120AL-120

37 Grs.34 Grs.

2-.2OO'* 7s'FBSPGS+2-.135"t7e'FBS

12 Gauge3" Mag.

t265L265lCAq

L3/+L -/4l3a

AL.8AL-8AL.8

46 Grs.41 Grs.41 Grs.

.135'+ t/2u FBSAW * 7e'FBSPGS + .135' * 7eu FBS

13001300I ?OO

L'/8

r%L'/8

AL.7AL-7At-7

37 Grs.33 Grs.33 Grs.

2-.2OO' + Yz'FBSAW+.135'+Yz'FBSPGS+2-.135"+y2'FBS

ia{+4;€Vi

12 Gauge23/4" Mag.

13201320r 2tn

lyzr'/2LVz

AL.7AL.7AL-7

37 Grs.34 Grs.34 Grs.

2-.135" + Y4" FtsSfAW * 7+'FBStPGS +.135' +y4'FBSI

12 Gauge23/q"

r3251325' l?2q

L'/a

r%l3/e

AL-7AL-7AL-7

37 Grs.34 Grs.34 Grs.

2-.135'* 7a' F8S i} lAW*7a'FBSf l IPGS + .135'+ 7a' ,FBS *

133013301330

Ly4I1/+IV4

AL.5AL.5AL.5

34 Grs.3l Grs.31 Grs.

.135' + 2-y8', FBSAW + .135'* 7a'FBSPGS * 2-7a'FBS

t260t2601260

lV8IYelyB

AL- 1 20AL-120AL-120

25 Grs.24 Grs.24 Grs.

2-.135' + yz 'FBSAW * 7z'FBSPGS + .135' + yz ' FBS

1200r2001 2r|rr

Ly8lt/aI%

AL-120AL-120AL-120

24 Grc,23 Grs.23 Grs.

2-.135' + t/2' FBSAW * 7z'FBSPGS+.200'+Y2'FBS

120012001200

lYglyBly8

Red DotRed DotRed Dot

22 Grs.2O Grs.20 Grs.

.135'+ 2-%,,FBSAW + .070' +Yr 'FBSPGS * 2-3le 'FBS

a

1 160I 160I 150

ly8lygLye

AL-120AL-120AL-120

23 Grs.22 Grs.22 Grs.

2-.135' + V2'FBS inAW + Yz'FBS ; tPGS + .20O" + V2'FgS t;i

r235123512?q

1II

AL-1 20AL- 1 20AL.1 20

24 Grs.23 Grs.23 Grs.

2-.135' , + %', + 5/ i6 'FBS :- , iAW + 2-5l16' , FBS *FPGS + .200'+ 2-5l16' FBS f .S.

16 Gauge23/a" Mag.

1265L265

Ly4ly4

AL.8AL.8

36 Grs.33 Grs.

.135' + t/4il FBS i'PGS + .070' * t/a' FBSI i

16 Gauge23/au

12001200

1'/8

lyB AL-728 Grs.25 Grs.

.135'+ yz 'FBS ; f : :PGS + .070' + t/2' FBS ,,n:

1220l t tn I

AL-5AL-5

26 Grs.23 Grs.

2-.135' + V2' FBS -; . l :

PGS + .200' * Vz' FBS :: l ;1200t200

I1

AL-120AL-120

20 Grs.l9 Grs.

2-,135' + y2'FBSPGS + .2OO' * YZ' FBS

ib--:

-f.i.*',.,-j:

Li,.1{

1200'| 2r)r)1I

Keo uotRed Dot

18 Grs. '17 Grs.+

2-.L35' + t/2" FBS :;iPGS + .200', + yl',FBS Ii

12501 tqn

'/8?/8

AL- 120AL- 120

21 Grs.20 Grs.

2-.r35' ,+ 2-5116'FBS fPGS + .200" + 2-5116'FBS i

20 Gauge3" Mag,

L250lrF'o

r-3/161-3/16

AL.8AL-8

33 Grs.3O Grs.

. I35'+ 7e'FBS : ' , , : 'PGS + .O7O'* 3/e 'FBS 4' :

20 Gauge23/a" Mag,

1260126,r)

r%IYg

AL.8AL.8

32 Grs.30 Grs.

ffiPGS + ] , ! " FBSi ' . :Y: :

20 Gauge23/a"

t220l tad

II

AL-7AL-7

25 Grs.22 Grs.

2-. t35'+ 7a'FBSPGS + ,135'* 3/A'FBS

12201220

,/e7/e

AL-5AL-5

24 Grs.22 Grs.

: : . -z-. !54 + ._ r b5 : -4. .PGS +.135" +; /z 'FBS ' ; f r

12001200

'/8?/8

AL. I 20AL-120

18 Grs.l7 Grs.

2' .135' + t /2 'FBSPGS + .135'+ 72'FBS

12301230

'/4

"/4

AL-120AL-120

17 Grs.16 Grs.

135 +2-, FBSPGS * 2-;a" FBS t

28 Gauge23hu

12o,0 3/+ AL.8 23 Grs. I35" + i /e ' FBSI 190 AL-7 16 Grs. 135" + 2-t7"" FBS

,410 Gauge lo50 2400 I6 Grs.r I35'+ Va' FBS1050 2400 15.5 Grs.* 2..135', + %" FBS

I -,-,:.?l-l--'-1 140 Y2 2400 l5 Grs.* 135'+ t /4 i l FBSI 150 '/a AL-8 l2 Grs. r35" + 2-%'FBS

ffilg@l

Use only in low inside base wad shel ls as l isted on Page 16 +Charqes for Hercules Powaeii i i iuooest6d-bv fhem+Cha rges suggested by

, ,FLITE.MAX" STANDARD LOAD RECOMMENDATIONS -1966BEC0MMEMED WAO SEATIIY0 PRESSUBE:40 IBS. MAffiMAM.

. .FLITE.MAX' 'WAD COLUMNPOWDER CHARGES AND SHELL TYPES

lYgL%LY+L3/sL%LY2

IL751280131512251300i235

ALCAN TARGET & FIELD, FEDERAL TARGET & FIELD (PAPER)20 Grs AL-12029-30 Grs AL-531-32 Grs AL-730 Grs AL-739 Grs AL.838 Grs AL-8

#4#4#3#L#E plus 15 Ga .070"

REM I NGTON-PETERS TRAP (PLAST|C)20 Grs AL-12029-30 Grs AL-S31-32 Grs AL-730 Grs AL-7

#2 or #3#L#r#E plus 16 Ga .070"

wt NcH ESTER-WESTERN TRAP (PAPER)20 Grs AL-12029-30 Grs AL-531.32 Grs AL-7

#I or #2#L or #E plus 16 Ga .070,,#L or #E plus 16 Ga .070,,

WI NCH ESTER_WESTER N_AA18 Grs AL-12028 Grs AL-7CAUTION: Note lower powder charge for Win.-West. AA plastic

shel l . DO NOT EXCEED!

sUPER-X AND SUPER.SPEED 3' MAGNUM (pApER)4O Grs AL-8 #E plus 15 Ga .070"

NOTE: Destroy al l previous edit ions of , ,FLITE-MAX" recommendations.

Al l "FLITE-MAX" recommendations are for f i red shel ls primed with " 22O MAX-FIRE" Primer.

, ,FLITE.MAX' ' SUPER VELOCITY RECOMMEITDATIONS . 1966

POWDER CHARGE AND SHELL TYPES

ALCAN TARGET & FIELD, FEDERAL TARGET & FIELD (PAPER)37 Grs AL-5 (This load not recommended in plast ic cases)*

REM I NGTON-PETERS TARGET (PLASTIC)

31 Grs AL-S

ALCAN TARGET & FIELD, FEDERAL TARGET & FIELD (PAPER)35 Grs AL-7

ALCAN TARGET & FIELD, FEDERAL TARGET & FIELD (PAPER)

42 Grs AL-8

,EXCESSIVE RREECH PRESSARES WTI NESUIT IF THIS IOAD IS USED N PIASTIC CASES,

NOTE: These loads were developed especial ly for condit ions under which these super velocit ies wil l prove adist inct advantage to the shooter. The higher remaining energy per pel let, in these loads, wi l l add yards to theki l f ing range of your gun. Excel lent patterns are the rule, rather than the exception when shot sizes of #6 andlarger are used.

Because of the nature of these loads, they are somewhat cri t ical. We recommend using the Alcan , '22OMAX-FIRE" primer only. Great care should be exercised in keeping the recommended powder charge correct anduniform. Use only once-f ired shel ls, to assure a f irm t ight cr imp and use only brand of empty shel l recommended.

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ALCAN 12 GAUGE BUCKSHOT RECOMMENDATIONS -1966

Load ShellPowder &

Gharge Wt. Wad GolumnPellets

Per Layer CrimpMuzzleVelocity

(Ft./Sec.)3" Mag. 15 pellets 1003' Mag. 41 pellets 143" Mag. 41 pellets 143" Mag. 41 pellets 14

Alcan CMAlcan CMAlcan CMAlcan CM

AL-8 40 Grs.AL-8 40 Grs.AL-8 40 Grs.AL-8 40 Grs.

PGS + 5/16" FBSPGS + r/zo FBS )PGS + 7e'FBS iAW * 7+/ FBS !

3

7 except toplayer with 6

Rol lRol lFoldFold

L230L240L250t250

23/+n Mag. 16 pellets 1123/4tt Mag. 16 pellets 11

AlcanAlcan

AL-7AL-7

33 Grs.33 Grs.

PGS + r/zn FBSPGS + 5/16'FBS

4.4*

Rol lFold

12501280

23/4" Mag. 12 pellets fOO23/4, Mag. 12 pellets #00

AlcanAlcan

AL-7 35 Grs.AL-7 34 Grs,

PGS + 7e'FBSPGS + 7+" FBS

33

Rol lFold

13151325

9 pellets #009 pellets #009 pellets #00

23/+u23/q'23/+'

AlcanAlcanAlcan

AL-5 34 Grs.AL-s 34 Grs.AL-5 34 Grs.

PGS + 2-s7"n FBSPcs + 2-5116/ FBSAW + 7z'Fgs

333

Rol lFoldFold

137514301430

2W tZ pelletsl02efin 12 pellets lO2s1n 12 pellets l0

AlcanAlcanAlcan

AL.5AL-5AL.5

34 Grs.34 Grs.34 Grs.

PGS + 2-5116/ FBSPGS + y2, FBSAW + %'ras

333

Rol lFoldFold

134513901390

2z1on 27 pellets #423/4n 27 pellets 142z1n 27 pellets 14

AlcanAlcanAlcan

AL.5AL.5AL-5

34 Grs.34 Grs.34 Grs.

PGS + 2-3/au FBS )PGS + 2-5116/ FBS IAW * 7s'FBS I

7 except toplayer with 6

Rol lFoldFold

134013801380

WARNING: These powder recommendations are for buckshot loads o.nly, and are in no way relative to equal weightsof f ine shot! Buckshot sizes shown in above table are Americii Standard.

rcAUTloN: lf 4 pellets do not nest properly, high chamber pressures wil l result.NOTE: AW - Alcan ,,AlR.WEDGE" over powder wad

PGS - Alcan Plastic Gas Seal over powder wadFBS _ Alcan ..FELTAN-BLUESTREAK'' f i t ler wad.135', .200/ - Thickness of nitro card over powder wad

Lyman Hand CastMeyer Bros. H.P.

Suggest using Lyman's ,,Slug', crimping head.Hollow base slugs should have at least one .135', nitro card wad direcily under slug.

ALCAN SHOTGUN SLUG RECOMMENDATIONS .1966

Benco-Vitt

Benco-Vitt

Alcan orFederal

Alcan orFederal

AL-s 34 Grs.

AL-7 38 Grs.

Attached

Attached

1410

1465

Lyman Hand CastMeyer Bros. H.P.

Alcan orFederal AL-120 35 Grs. AW + .200' + y4' FBS + .135' 1610

Lyman Hand CastMeyer Bros. H.P.

20 GAUGE

Federal I A1.120 26 Grs. PGS + .2OO' + y2' FBS + .2O0'

PGS + .2OOn + y2n FBs + .2OOo

CAUTION: DO NOT USE OVER SHOT WADS W|TH SLUG LOADS!

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MISCELLANEOUS SHOTSHELL LOADING INFORMATION

Fine DustDustNo. 12

1110987Yz65

21B

Air Ri f leBBBBB

.03

.o4

.05

.06

.o7

.08

.09

.095

.11

.L2

.13

. i+

.15

.16

.L7

.L75

.18.19

456523301350850s70400340220L70135105857060555042

VeY25/e3/q

%1tYnlYgl%sIr/qt%ly2I3/aL3/q

t%22r/+

L642L82733283824374644925195466016567to765a2L874984

213L74L281059180757L676458534945424035

LO6787264053345740037635533632029t2662462282L3200178

4268349025602L34183016001506L42213461280tt6410669849L44548007t2

No.987Y27554321

No.43

2

.24

.25

.26

.27

.28

.29

.30

.32

.34

.36

.38

34029926323A2LO186L52L44L28rt296

1618192I2223242526272829303233343738395052545658

2L8L94184156159L52L45140L32L29L25L20116109106L029492897068646260

43738836833331830429L28026525925024t2332L82L2205189184L79140136129r25T2L

1311LL641 1049999549L2873840795777750723699654636615567552537420409388375362

If.

SCATTER ORFor the reloader who uses a tightchoked gun for upland game hunting,where a majority of his shots will betaken at close range, it is possibleto load "SCATTER OR BRUSH

LOADS" which can produce patterns equivalent tothose obtained from a modified or even improvedcylinder choke. This type of load will produce larger,more effective patterns thereby not mutilating gametaken at close range.

To prepare these shellE, it is necessary to divide yourregular shot charge into two or three equal portionsusing t'B" or over shot wads as separators.Alcan "B" wads are approximately .040 " thick, there-

BRUSH LOADSfore, it uay be necessary to make a slight adjustmentin the wad column, or in applied wad pressure tosecure a satisfactory crimp.

In laboratory tests we have found a 1ft tedactioninpattern density at any given range when one "B" wadis used and a t396 rcduction when two "B" wadsare used,

These results were obtained h&f&ng a standard loadas a control and identical loads, with the exception ofthe number of "B" wads used.

This method of loading is slightly moresuming than standard loads.obtained wilL farrn prepann

timethe r

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;ORPORATED . ALTON, ILL.

.357 MAGNUM87e" Pressure Barrel

125 Gr. Gast R.N.-Sized .358,,

AL-120AL-5At-7AL-8

AL-120AL-5AL-7AL.8

155 Gr. FMG-.3585'Dla.

AL-120AL-5AL-7AL-8

Speer-158 Gr. Jacketed S.P. .35

AL-120AL.5AL.7AL-8

A1.120AL-5AL-7AL.8

AL-120AL-5AL-7AL.8

AL-120AL.5AL.7AL.8

1080I 150Lt20I 160

1370155015701620

I 191L3t

1035I 130I 120I 145

13;14,

87510701080lo50

IIII

780915940470

AL-120AL.5AL.7AL.8

Address your inquiries

ALCAN COMPAT

+r}\ ALGANPISTOL CHARGE TABLES

The Recommendations in this charge table are maximum Ioads andshould be approached with caution. Suggest a one grain reduction forinitial loading. Use ALCAN Primers for maximum uniformity of loads.

38 SPECIAL6" Pressure Barrel

125 Gr. Cast R.N.-Slzed .358'

148 Gr. Cast W.C.-Sized .358" 148 Gr. Gast W.C.-Sized .358',

156 Gr. FMC-.3585f Dia.

Speer-158 Gr. Jacketed S.P. .357" Dia.

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