Federal .410 shell crimps

[lonewolf]

A couple months ago, I picked up some Federal .410 3-inch shells. Both came in the same style box, but the crimps were different, one standard, the other with an old-school cardboard end. I've never reloaded...do you think that cardboard crimp affects the spread?

 

[Greyworm]

Yeah, that old-school cardboard crimp can make the shot a bit tighter at first, but once the pellets leave the barrel, it usually doesn't change much. Still cool to notice

 

[lonewolf]

Yeah, that old-school cardboard crimp can make the shot a bit tighter at first, but once the pellets leave the barrel, it usually doesn't change much. Still cool to notice

Gotcha, that makes sense. I was just curious if it'd be noticeable on clay or small game. Sounds like it's mostly minor, but still fun to see the difference at the range