Originally Posted By: builder

For some unknown reason, I also found that the cut down 2 1/2" hulls took a bit of a beating and were covered in black- much like a 28gauge Rem reload after several uses.

Best,
Ten finger Milt(so far)


I think there have been some posts on this BBS concerning this. Many historic American makers 'short chambered' their guns to get a better seal as the crimp openend into the 'short chamber/forcing cone' area. This was intended as I remember for paper hulls and fiber wads but you might be getting some 'blowback' if your shorter hulls are not getting a complete seal at the junction of the chamber and forcing cone.

Mike