Loading Brass Shotshells (a pictorial)- blackpowder loads

i rely like the homemade 10 gauge reloading tools. just what did you use for them? i have a 10 gauge DBL. break open hammer gun and would like to make me a set of them.
 
Besides fingernail polish and waterglass, what else could be used to seal the overshot card
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I occasionally do the same when bored & stuck indoors occasionally. 410 only. Never used black powder. Although I do have reloading info for its use.
I stick with smokeless as it's loading are very reliable shot after shot and no worry of corrosion forming in or on my Iver Johnson Champion is a major concern to me.

I happen to find a item (link) and inquired and told it works well for shot card gluing w/ brass I thought may interest ya'll. Never cared to use fingernail paint. "Could never count on a good hold or seal staying put."

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/ShellShield-Crimp-Sealant-5-oz-tube/productinfo/141C5OZ/

I some time back decided I no longer had a need for Mag Tec 2-3/8" brass. Tried fired forming 303 British to 410 ga. and finally ended up with these (link) to satisfy my need for 3" 410s. My experience's:
"3" brings home table fair. 2-3/8" use only teaches better stalking skills."

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/312554/hornady-reloading-brass-93x74mm-rimmed-box-of-20
 
Interesting thread. I have about 125 20ga brass hulls my GF loaded many years ago. I have had them for 30 years. They are sealed with water glass and the seal still looks good to me. I have never fired any of them. Some have been fired and the others are loaded. I have no idea what brand they are. I haven't looked at them in years.

As for the wax seal there is to be a guy that sold wax to be used as gas checks in handgun loads. I found the same wax sheets on ebay. Maybe they would work in place of the home made seals. They are much thinner.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173140592852?ViewItem=&item=173140592852

As to the glue for sealer try some of the Weldbond. Here is a link to WM but I buy it at Hobby Lobby for a little less.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Weldbond-All-Purpose-Glue/47657022

I build RC model airplanes and this is my hands down number one choice for glue. I have been using this glue for a couple of decades and never had a problem with it and it is a very versatile adhesive. You will never buy Elmers again.

http://www.flyhobbies.com/products/bu/Weldbondguide.pdf
 
I have had shells set for over one year 19 months and still stuck fast holding the over shot card with ELMER'S WHITE GLUE and also GORILLA GLUE. JMHO.
 
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