Are true nickel plated 8's that much harder than high quality magnum shot? And do they weigh less? Does it take more room to get a full 3/4 ounce in shell? You are starting a very interesting project I think.
My apologies, I didn't originally see your comment and question, but read back over the thread and realized I had not answered you.
I do think they are harder, and have more "lubricity" when passing through f.cones and chokes, but cannot quantify it. They must weigh less. They seem to take up more space to get the same payload weight in the same shell/wad/powder charge combination. I am beginning with unfired Cheddite 3" cases, and roll crimping them. I cannot actually get a full 3/4 oz. in it, but it's just a few pellets short.......... not much. If it shows promise on the plate I may look for a powder charge that takes up less space than the H110, but I doubt I will find one. I'm trying to keep the m.v. down between 1100 and 1150 fps.
I think I will go out to the shop this afternoon and count out 100 pellets of each, nickel plated and unplated, and weigh them. I'll report on my findings.
SRH
