Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
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Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
I know this might seem like a really dumb question but I gotta ask anyway, as many of you already know I am having issues with the TPS wads being too small in the Cheddite hulls. My question is, is it possible for the wads to fit too tight? I have figured out a way to increase the O.D. of the gas seal on the wads with a cordless drill and a 11/32" socket, problem is now they are real snug in the hulls and it seems like I can't find a happy medium. Soooo is there such a thing as the wads being too tight??..............And I know......it's a dumb question.
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
I wouldn't think so. Seems like the tighter it is, the better gas seal it would create. It would also prevent powder migration most likely
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
Friction increases pressure.
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
Absolutely true..................BUT..........Doesn't the gas seal on the wad expand upon ignition which expands the gas seal which creates friction? I'm just pre-expanding it.........Yes..........No...........Maybe???
Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
Are you using Mica Wad Slick on the wads? I'd think it would be less friction if you were.
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
With hand loads ANY change in components after a load is tested can effect pressure. It may lower, raise or stay the same. But the only way to know for sure is to send em away. And when doctoring a wad you have to hope that you do it consistently and that it stays doctored and does not return to its normal shape.turkeyinstrut wrote: ↑August 2nd, 2017, 3:07 pmAbsolutely true..................BUT..........Doesn't the gas seal on the wad expand upon ignition which expands the gas seal which creates friction? I'm just pre-expanding it.........Yes..........No...........Maybe???
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
That stuff works well.
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
No I am not but I think I'll order a jar to use on them, I measured the O.D. of the gas seals after expanding them and they are only .003 to .005 bigger than the I.D. of the hulls so it shouldn't be a problem................I think.
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Re: Really Dumb Question......But I Gotta Ask
I talked to Hal about it, he said they should work fine. Thanks fellers.