A lot of scented candles today are made of soy,that's why they're soft.Also,you can wrap the outside of the shell with 3'' painters tape just prior to filling then just take the tape off.
As the popular "coined phrase" goes, necessity is the mother of invention. With that said, I think when I try this out, I'm going to attempt to cut out just the folded top portion leaving the rounded edge at the top. And then stop refilling at the same point. Might help reduce feeding issues...Thanks for sharing!
Try shooting at hard objects. I think you'll be impressed. You should think of these more as breaching rounds than a slug. I had good results using crayons too. Hi from central Cali.
@pock8size I haven't tried paraffin, but it seems harder than most candle waxes. I did notice different hardnesses and densities between different candles. The crayon wax was denser and harder than the candle wax and always settled on the bottom when it cooled. The straight candle wax DID work fine for me but it wasn't hot outside either.
Like the video. I did the same thing with some bird shot I had for my 12 gauge. I ended up making sure the cut off tops were nice and even and all the same length, which actually makes work a whole lot smoother. Get all eight shells off within a few seconds with no feeding problems.
Nice job with those! I used to do that when I was younger, but we didn't cut the tops off; we just pried them open, loaded them with wax, folded them closed again, and then shot them. Fun times for sure!
@auradud3 because slugs are about 1 dollar a shell or your can get 100 birdshot shells for 20 bucks and do this with them to make them do about same damage as a slug
@auradud3 no paraffin stays in the barrel. it looks like it cleaned and shine it up. i know certain paraffin wax will coat and prevent moisture from penetrating. i also believe it's used on surfboards.
@auradud3 well as stated here the cost is first and about the properties, i just did what another youtuber did, but i did notice the difference in paraffin vs other wax. paraffin becomes a harder material, it will hold together as it travels out the barrel and i'm not sure if it's due to it being oil based but i'll see if i can find out more.
Hey, those orange and red targets look familiar. If you ever need any more, liet me know. My brother gave me 3 rolls of them. I'm glad the slugs worked brother.
Cool video.
A lot of scented candles today are made of soy,that's why they're soft.Also,you can wrap the outside of the shell with 3'' painters tape just prior to filling then just take the tape off.
JohnLeePedimore 4 weeks ago
@JohnLeePedimore painters tape, great idea and thanks for watching.
CaliLegal 3 weeks ago
you dont put wax slugs or cut shells in the mag tube
metisman100 1 month ago
@metisman100 thanks for the info.
CaliLegal 1 month ago
I used finger and toe nail clippings inside the wax very powerful and gross...
nalBleeding 1 month ago 2
@nalBleeding wow that's different....
CaliLegal 1 month ago
Epic looking shotgun !!
Matttodd21 1 month ago
@Matttodd21 thanks for watching.
CaliLegal 1 month ago
As the popular "coined phrase" goes, necessity is the mother of invention. With that said, I think when I try this out, I'm going to attempt to cut out just the folded top portion leaving the rounded edge at the top. And then stop refilling at the same point. Might help reduce feeding issues...Thanks for sharing!
pock8size 1 month ago
@pock8size let me how that works out.
CaliLegal 1 month ago
Try shooting at hard objects. I think you'll be impressed. You should think of these more as breaching rounds than a slug. I had good results using crayons too. Hi from central Cali.
taofledermaus 1 month ago
@taofledermaus I saw those vids you posted. They were great. I wonder what, if any difference there is between crayon wax and paraffin wax...
pock8size 1 month ago
@pock8size I haven't tried paraffin, but it seems harder than most candle waxes. I did notice different hardnesses and densities between different candles. The crayon wax was denser and harder than the candle wax and always settled on the bottom when it cooled. The straight candle wax DID work fine for me but it wasn't hot outside either.
taofledermaus 1 month ago
@taofledermaus hmm good tip, maybe i'll try that. thanks for watching.
CaliLegal 1 month ago
Masking tape or using a paper plate as a funnel will solve the spillage issue.
ByRecentDesign 3 months ago
@ByRecentDesign thanks for the tip
CaliLegal 3 months ago
Like the video. I did the same thing with some bird shot I had for my 12 gauge. I ended up making sure the cut off tops were nice and even and all the same length, which actually makes work a whole lot smoother. Get all eight shells off within a few seconds with no feeding problems.
TheSingingDemon 4 months ago
thats great bro, glad they worked.
littleandres09 4 months ago
very nice. looks like a fun day out shooting.
imgaryk 4 months ago
Nice job with those! I used to do that when I was younger, but we didn't cut the tops off; we just pried them open, loaded them with wax, folded them closed again, and then shot them. Fun times for sure!
SultanOfShinola 4 months ago
ok bro, i see they work, but why paraffin slugs? cool idea but i am curious about the properties and why? cool vid
auradud3 4 months ago
@auradud3 because slugs are about 1 dollar a shell or your can get 100 birdshot shells for 20 bucks and do this with them to make them do about same damage as a slug
onlyonejr420 4 months ago
@onlyonejr420 yeah i thought so, my concern is does any of the paraffin stay in the barrel?
auradud3 4 months ago
@auradud3 no paraffin stays in the barrel. it looks like it cleaned and shine it up. i know certain paraffin wax will coat and prevent moisture from penetrating. i also believe it's used on surfboards.
CaliLegal 4 months ago
@auradud3 well as stated here the cost is first and about the properties, i just did what another youtuber did, but i did notice the difference in paraffin vs other wax. paraffin becomes a harder material, it will hold together as it travels out the barrel and i'm not sure if it's due to it being oil based but i'll see if i can find out more.
CaliLegal 4 months ago
Hey, those orange and red targets look familiar. If you ever need any more, liet me know. My brother gave me 3 rolls of them. I'm glad the slugs worked brother.
gunnwild1 4 months ago
@gunnwild1 yup i had not used the target since then, lol
CaliLegal 4 months ago