Loaded my first shell...

I just put together my first shotgun shell using Hals Big 20xl load. It loaded and fired like it should and threw a good pattern.

Now for a few questions....

Those of you that use this load, do you trim the hull?

If you use a 3" hull and one of the red seals, you don't trim it. If you don't use the seal, you will need to trim 1/4".

Is there a certain rpm that causes the roll crimper to perform better?

I think the slower, the better.

How important is the roll crimp concerning pattern consistency from shot to shot?

Not very.

Should the shot and buffer be completely below the top, even with, or above the top of wad?

I like it even.

Have you seen a difference in performance with cork or felt?

Dangerous sounding question. They are not interchangeable. You gotta follow the recipe, whichever it says.

What is your method to ensure an even a "pretty" roll crimp?

I use a stop on the drill press to take the variables out of it. Good luck!

Thanks for the help!

Thanks fr the help!!

Does changing from cork to felt, or vice versa, change pressures?

Y'all are shaming me with the crimp pics