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1. ~ Yes, you can use equivalent weight lead shot load data as a starting point for loading cast lead slugs. Substituting an equal weight solid slug for the lead shot will...

Kiwi Sapper....I didnt suggest you were....if you go into link and onto post #20 you will see reference made to swapping components AND changing load normally ment for longer hull to shorter hull be...

the round ball bit..........yip some folks been doing it for years.......some have even used kids glass marble when things were really grim.

Kiwi Sapper...above link post #21 answers questions relevant to your 2 1/2"

so take flat screw driver and work your way around the star crimp pushing it back in,each fold of crimp in turn...it wont be pretty as a bought one...it doesnt have to be...and less wad pressure wont...