retiredshooter
07-20-2009, 01:42 AM
I loaded Lyman 12 ga. 525 gr. slugs a few years back in Winn AA Hulls and they were quite accurate.
I recently cast more of the slugs, but was out of the Winchester wads # WAA12R. Ihave now found that Winchester has discontinued this wad, but Claybusters makes a replacement # CB1138-12. Caution: This replacement wad has thicker petals at the base of the pocket than the original Winchester #WAA12R, which causes an increase in the O.D. of the wad when the slug is inserted. This increase is about 0.011+". I have checked the groove diameter of my Hastings Rifled Barrel and am now afraid to use the replacement wad. I have contacted Claybusters, they are supposed to get back with me early this coming week. Claybusters also makes a replacement for the Winn. WAA12F114 Wad (also discontinued by Winchester). Have asked them to check the petal thickness as compared to the original Winnchester.
Has anyone else been involved with these wads or possibly aware of the situation?
I recently cast more of the slugs, but was out of the Winchester wads # WAA12R. Ihave now found that Winchester has discontinued this wad, but Claybusters makes a replacement # CB1138-12. Caution: This replacement wad has thicker petals at the base of the pocket than the original Winchester #WAA12R, which causes an increase in the O.D. of the wad when the slug is inserted. This increase is about 0.011+". I have checked the groove diameter of my Hastings Rifled Barrel and am now afraid to use the replacement wad. I have contacted Claybusters, they are supposed to get back with me early this coming week. Claybusters also makes a replacement for the Winn. WAA12F114 Wad (also discontinued by Winchester). Have asked them to check the petal thickness as compared to the original Winnchester.
Has anyone else been involved with these wads or possibly aware of the situation?