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.410 3”: Tungsten 18.0 & Steel Duplex

 

We had a big response to our recent 28ga duplex load. Now let’s take a look at a .410 version. Again, let’s start this LOTW with this statement: NO SUBSTITUTIONS.

The game-changing physics of 18.0 density tungsten has changed some of our perception of duplex loads. Wad volumes and shotshells have been built around pellets of lesser density, such as steel shot. This is the reason why smallbore shells have really taken the spotlight when it comes to high-density shot. Duplexing two very different shot densities allows us to utilize the proper volume of the shell – even when using high-density tungsten.
Follow instructions carefully and you MUST use a scale. Your shot amounts should not exceed what is listed below. The steel goes in first and the tungsten goes on top. Roll crimp with an overshot card.

 

Load #11106.1

HULL:  Cheddite .410 3”

PRIMER: Cheddite 209 (CX2000)

PROPELLANT:  Hodgdon Lil’ Gun® 13.9 grains

WAD: TPS 410

SHOT DROP #1 (bottom): 1/8 oz (55 grains) Steel Shot (#4 used in the test loads)

SHOT DROP #2: ½ oz (219 grains) STSS #9 Tungsten 18.0 gr/cc

SHOT DROP TOTAL: Not to exceed 273 grains

ROLL CRIMP:  w/OS41 overshot

Results: 1170 FPS   12,770 PSI

 

Happy hunting & safe shooting,


-Curmudgeon Jr. 

 

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