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Reloading question
Nov 28th, 2024 at 12:15pm
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If I am making fixed ammo, 38-55 using 4227 17 grains do I need a wad placed above the powder .002” ? Can I use a Walters veggie wad ? Or no wad at all? 

  
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Re: Reloading question
Reply #1 - Nov 28th, 2024 at 12:21pm
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No wad at all.
  

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Reply #2 - Nov 28th, 2024 at 1:19pm
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I agree.  No wad necessary.
  
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Re: Reloading question
Reply #3 - Nov 28th, 2024 at 1:38pm
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That’s what I started to think. Too long breech seating. I made a few with a wad, should I pick them out or just leave them? Thank you
  
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Re: Reloading question
Reply #4 - Nov 28th, 2024 at 2:06pm
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I would remove the wads.
  

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Re: Reloading question
Reply #5 - Nov 29th, 2024 at 8:25am
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no veggie fiber wads  a pinch of toilet paper lightly pushed into the case but not hard against powder is o k  art
  
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Reply #6 - Dec 3rd, 2024 at 6:11pm
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In testing, my 38-55 with 4759 was more accurate with a .030 Walters fiber wad at the base of the bullet like a gas check.
  
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Re: Reloading question
Reply #7 - Dec 3rd, 2024 at 9:08pm
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No need for wads with that load. 

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