Daisy/Crosman BB's in shot shells

DWFan · 06-13-2008, 07:48 PM

Maybe a stupid question, but is there a reason for not using air gun BB's in shot shells?

rondog · 06-13-2008, 07:53 PM

Steel BB's? IIRC, most of those have a flat spot on one side, which would make 'em fly wierd, no good for long shots. Would probably work close-up though, you'd have to weigh the charge and adjust the powder charge accordingly.

Moss500Bantam · 06-13-2008, 10:09 PM

If it don't come out of a book, do yourself a favor and don't do it.

jimkim · 06-14-2008, 11:04 AM

I always wondered what the difference was between regular steel BB's and the steel BB's they used in shot-shells. I never thought about the regular BBS having flats on them. Kudos

Big Dog · 06-14-2008, 03:59 PM

It wouldn't be an issue for close-in HD shooting. Just make sure of the charge vs. weight thing.

06-13-2008, 07:48 PM	#1
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rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 1,324	Steel BB's? IIRC, most of those have a flat spot on one side, which would make 'em fly wierd, no good for long shots. Would probably work close-up though, you'd have to weigh the charge and adjust the powder charge accordingly. __________________ What she doesn't know about, doesn't piss her off.....

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06-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#4
jimkim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near the Little Ocmulgee river in GA Posts: 2,040 Blog Entries: 11	I always wondered what the difference was between regular steel BB's and the steel BB's they used in shot-shells. I never thought about the regular BBS having flats on them. Kudos __________________ Jan. 4, 2007...Gasoline $2.10/gallon HMMM? Jim

06-14-2008, 03:59 PM	#5
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