LOAD OF THE WEEK

LEE 12ga Drive-Key Slug loads 1oz. & 7/8 oz.    

We have continually received a great amount of demand for high-performance load data for the Lee Drive-Key Slug. As this slug is not available as a finished product, it was always difficult for our lab to test. However, the good folks at Lee Precision are now working with BP and they are supplying testing samples for our lab. The results below demonstrate that this is a great slug.

Note: BPI stocks Lee Slug Moulds for making the 12ga 7/8 and 1 oz. Drive Key slugs. (See #90281 and #90282)  http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Lee-12ga-1oz-Drive-Key-Slug-Mould-90281/productinfo/90281/

Here’s to all you Lee Slug loaders…  

LOAD# 140217-5473 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON INTERNATIONAL CLAYS 26.0 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 9800    FPS 1425

LOAD# 140217-5474 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209 

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT BULLS EYE 25.0 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 10700   FPS 1450

LOAD# 140217-5476 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209

PROPELLANT: HODGDON CLAYS 21.0 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 9500    FPS 1300

LOAD# 140217-5477 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT GREEN DOT 28.0 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 9500    FPS 1425

LOAD# 140217-5478 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT RED DOT 21.9 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 10600    FPS 1370

LOAD# 140217-5480 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209

PROPELLANT: HODGDON 700X 22.0 Grains

WAD:  L078

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 10500    FPS 1370

LOAD# 140217-5481 

HULL:  FEDERAL GOLD MEDAL 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: FED209A 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON 700X 22.0 Grains

WAD:  BPGS + HCD24

SHOT:  1 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 10100   FPS 1360

LOAD# 140217-5484 

HULL:  RIO 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: RIO209

PROPELLANT: HODGDON WIN SUPERHANDICAP 25.6 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  7/8 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 8800    FPS 1440

LOAD# 140217-5486 

HULL:  RIO 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: RIO209

PROPELLANT: HODGDON WIN SUPERTARGET 25.7 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  7/8 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 8200    FPS 1355

LOAD# 140217-5487

HULL:  RIO 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: RIO209

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT RED DOT 24.1 Grains

WAD:  PT1205

SHOT:  7/8 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 10300   FPS 1480

LOAD# 140217-5488 

HULL:  RIO 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: RIO209 

PROPELLANT: HODGDON INTERNATIONAL CLAYS 26.9 Grains

WAD:  HCD24

SHOT:  7/8 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 9200   FPS 1465

LOAD# 140221-5504 

HULL:  CHEDDITE 12ga. 2.75”    

PRIMER: CH209

PROPELLANT: ALLIANT GREEN DOT 29.0 Grains

WAD:  L078

SHOT:  7/8 oz. LEE key Slug

FOLD CRIMP: 6-point

Result: PSI 9500   FPS 1505

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