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Member Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 9 Location: SW Florida

What do most of you to make spreader loads? I recall reading 6 or 7 years ago about inserting a 3/4" section of soda straw into the shot. Did that work. or was it some one's idea of a joke?

Joined: 05 Feb 2008 Posts: 184 Location: Dover-Foxcroft, ME

No, no joke. It works, though nowhere as well as spredder disc inserts. I find that I can get about one nominal choke opening with straws........but not in all guns. You'll need to pattern.

Sam

Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 1460 Location: Eagle, Nebraska

Poly wad spred-R inserts work well. So does Ballistic Products Inc's Spreader-X inserts. I have patterned both in different loads and cannot make a distinction between the two inserts. I patterned #7's and 5 1/2's.

I have also shot #8's with both and while never patterning them, I cannot tell any difference shooting clays in back yard.

There have been several threads on this topic. Take a look back at those.

I've also tried both. I've found the Poly wad spreader gives much more uniform, dependable results if (and this is important) it is loaded right and with the correct wads as the inventor has instructed us to.

The X type inserts are probably more forgiving of shallow shot cups. This explains why one componant company who sells a lot of Gualandi wads is big on them. However, they give something up in effectiveness according to my experience.

Member Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 1338

Member Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 1545 Location: Michigan

That was Great Mike. Laughing

I have been using the Polywad insert for years, with the Gualandi wads, and have real good luck with them.

Member Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 161 Location: New Mexico

http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5701

I found this useful, particularly after some mixed results with spreader loads.

There is no secret. simply go to the Polywad website and punch up inserts. The illustration of the shell shows how it is done in an easy to see, clear manner. also see below.

Spred-R Inserts

Polywad offers Spred-R components for handloading. The Spred-R insert is a plastic wad that resembles a thumbtack, with a round disk top and a post. It is loaded in the top of a shotshell after the shot is dropped, just prior to crimping. Handloaders may use the components (hull, wad, powder) that they normally load by reducing the shot charge by 1/8 Oz. and adding the Spred-R Insert. This little insert allows handloaders to achieve the same great patterns as our manufactured Spred-R shotshells. The Spred-R insert comes in 12, 16, and 20/28 gauge sizes. Polywad includes instructions and tested load data with each order of Spred-R inserts.

Our 12 Ga. 3-Hole version of the Spred-R Insert was created to “fill in” the center of patterns when using pure cylinder or slightly constricted “skeet” chokes. With small shot (8s or 9s), many handloaders prefer this version. There is no significant difference in overall pattern diameter compared to our Solid Disk 12 Ga. Insert.
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My factory sealed bags all had the instructions right in them. I'm also certain Jay Menefee will be more than glad to send an extra sheet to anyone who needs it. Plus, I've posted the recommended technique several times. Anyone is free to check my back posts on the matter. I'm certain the inserts will work to perfection if the simple instructions that come in the bags are followed.

Member Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 1338