Wax slugs?

Computer tower- The metal box that houses old PC computers. Usually about 24" tall by 10" wide, and about 18" to 24" deep. Super fun to shoot at with slugs/centerfire rifle rounds.
 
Not so much this:

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But this:

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But, the first tower looks more challenging and possibly more fun. :D
And, the possibility of incarceration adds to the adrenalin buzz. :eek:
 
I see the novelty here, creating a "new" type of projectiole for your shotgun out of common shotshells. But I can't think of a single use for wax slugs (or the guys other specialty, "cut shells") that a conventional slug would do even better.

I suppose if one was breeching doors, a semi-solid/frangible load would have its uses. I suppose if one wanted to take on game larger than "small game", only had a shotgun, and NO access to slugs, it would be an improvement over a load of #6's. As neither is the case........novelty only.
 
But I can't think of a single use for wax slugs (or the guys other specialty, "cut shells") that a conventional slug would do even better.
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I've mentioned previously: I first saw cut shells demonstrated buy a Thai exchange student some years ago. If I understood him correctly, the "slugs" were commonly used in Thailand because standard slugs were prohibited. The government would allow civilians ammo only for target work, birds and small game. They didn't want antipersonnel ammo in the hands of civilians. If you wanted to go after pigs, you had few options other than cut shells.
 
+1^ Zippy- I think that's the point of the dude who's video I posted earlier in this thread. Last resort if nothing else is at hand... And also fun as s#!t for folks low on ca$h like me:D
 
I also recall the young cut shell shooter spending an afternoon in the clubhouse trying to get the remnants of a hull out of his barrel. With cut new shells, the shot, wad and partial hull stayed together and cleared the muzzle in one piece. With reloads it was a different story, the hull didn't make the full trip and had welded itself to the barrel in the choke area -- it made a first rate mess. I suspect it's because the crimp is more durable with factory shells than reloads.

If you want to try cut reloads, it might be wise to super-glue your crimps. But, that's just a guess -- I haven't experimented with cut loads in my guns and don't expect to. At PoorRichRichard's suggestion, I might try cutting if stranded on an island.
 
Computer tower- The metal box that houses old PC computers. Usually about 24" tall by 10" wide, and about 18" to 24" deep. Super fun to shoot at with slugs/centerfire rifle rounds.
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Ah. I thought you meant a transmitter tower. Yes I have built a few tower PC's, including the one I am using.
 
Might whip up a few of these.
Not for regular use, but I can see how it could be useful info in some locales and in some situations. I have tons of birdshot on hand, but very little in the way of slugs or buck shot. MOre than a mag tube, but nothing like sporting loads. Converted nitro phesant rounds would really be good...
 
It looked to me like he was not crimping the shell after cutting it. Am i wrong?
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With wax slugs, the crimp is removed, and with cut new shells the crimp isn't disturbed. You don't want the crimp to open with cut shells, else the hull may stick in the barrel. That's why I suggested super-glue on the crimp if you're going to try cutting reloads.

Warning: Imagine what can happen if you get a stuck hull and shoot another round before removing the barrel obstacle!
 
Ahh, I see. Did not understand there were two types. Very interesting. The cuts would be very field expedient. I think they should be called JICGD slugs. Pronounced jigged slugs.

I would not shoot game with these outside a survival situation.
 
With wax slugs, the crimp is removed, and with cut new shells the crimp isn't disturbed. You don't want the crimp to open with cut shells, else the hull may stick in the barrel. That's why I suggested super-glue on the crimp if you're going to try cutting reloads.
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Also, if you go the wax slug route you need to make sure the wad full of the new wax and shot does not fall out of the shell. After you cut off the crimp and remove the shot, you can pull out the wad and put a bit of super glue on the outside before reinserting into the shell.

Ideally when you cut off the crimp, the shell is still a bit higher than the wad, and will thus be sealed by the wax, but if not, the glue is a quick fix.
 
I found that video entertaining and I guess it would be useful if you were in a situation with limited access to lead and molds. Dave, the guy points out in the video that they aren't that accurate. Why he tells you that you should use a dutch oven and then uses a regular pan I am guessing is that in some situations you may not have a dutch oven.
 
Why he tells you that you should use a dutch oven and then uses a regular pan I am guessing is that in some situations you may not have a dutch oven.
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I think he used a dangerous misnomer. When melting wax you want to use a double boiler to avoid over heating the wax and starting a fire. A dutch oven is a heavy pot with a lot of thermal mass. If your wax starts to burn in one of those, it's not going to be easy to cool it down.
What he was trying to say: use a double boiler with wax; but, since he was watching his wax very carefully, he was using a conventional pan. When I mess with wax (mixing old school lube for black powder shooting) I do it in an oven at less than 200-degrees. A double boiler won't exceed the water's boiling point.
 
Actually it was my mistake. He twice said "double boiler"; not "Dutch oven". so much for my mastery of the culinary skills.
 
I've been makeing waxed shot for years, I originally heard about it from an farmer, a real old timer. I thought it was a joke till I shot one! I use them as cheap slugs and practice ammo. never had any problems with them. I've also used the lee slug and lee .69 round ball in factory loaded shot shells, all worked fine.
 
If weird is what we are after, I remember reading about a guy that cast his buckshot with wire through it. It was supposed to reduce the shot spread.
 
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