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Normally I don't much like this outfit, but if you're wanting to buy the shot only, try here: http://www.ballisticproducts.com/ They have the odd sizes, but their prices are astronomical. DC

The 1937 edition of the book can be downloaded (free) here: http://stevespages.com/page7d.htm DC

Looking at my Alliant book for LEE Slug data - AA Hull, WAA12 Wad, 36.0 Grains of Herco. (I use a different hull w/Blue Dot). DC

If you're tossing the empties, just about anything will do. If you get serious about Trap and decide to reload, then buy Remingtons. DC

If you want to see a Dram-Equivalent chart, I posted one here (Reply #10): http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342973 It’s for 12 Gauge. DC

This is a Federal "Flite Control" wad. I think they use the same thing in their "Black Cloud". The side panels open and strip the shotcup from the shot. The open tail fins also slow the wad. Might be able to take an unslit wad and cut it to try to duplicate the performance. I've still got a...

It is refering to the hull. Federal calls it "Game-Shok High Brass". It is a lead shot load in a high brass hull. 1 1/4 ounce load at 1,330 FPS. DC

Green Dot. I've used it for 40 years, hot and sub-zero temps, never had a problem with it. Red Dot or Promo would be a little cheaper but Green Dot is my favorite. DC

I've run into people who've claimed to do this. I'm not one to call a man a liar unless I'm certain sure, but this "trick" certainly strains any credibility that a person may have. rcmodel says it pretty well. To carry it a little farther, if the shell seperates as supposedly happens, what...

The easily available sizes of lead shot (numbered shot) are 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, 9, 10, 11, 12. All are available from Ballistic Products except #2, which is carried by Precision Reloading. DC

Owner's Manual for the DL155: http://stevespages.com/pdf/hornady_pacific_155_shotshell_reloader.pdf DC

I load 7/8 ounce loads of #7 for ruffed grouse and dove shooting. I just like it better than 7 1/2. It's pretty much a handload proposition if you want to shoot 7s. DC

I think the Honey Bair was the same as the Pacific 155. I think. Try this site: http://pacificreloaders.awardspace.com/ DC

ACTIV hulls had a metal washer for a rim, coated with plastic. Wanda was all plastic. Not always true. Depends on the composition of the shot. I cast my own Buckshot, hard, and the loads show no benefit with buffering. DC

Shot size makes more difference in killong power than MV or weight of charge.