I have and use the "Lyman 5th Edition Shotshell Reloading Handbook" and think it is a great book for shotshell reloaders. I am getting ready to load up some 20 ga 2&3/4" #4 buckshot loads using the data from the Lyman Handbook. All of their data for the 20 ga loads in this hull length use a wad that has had the petals removed. Am I correct in assuming that they do this to increase the volume inside the hull for the buckshot or is there another reason they do this? Thanks for your input.
Cary
Cary