Videos tagged with Nitro Card

This YouTube Short features a JC Higgins Model 20 pump-action shotgun being tested with homemade fiber wad shotshell reloads. The description highlights the smooth action of the JC Higgins and its compensator/divorced choke, which effectively reduces recoil. While the reloads using Herters tapered hulls experienced some bulging and issues, the author plans to use straight-wall hulls or nitro cards for future loads. The test is deemed successful, with no issues of stuck shells in the compensator.

This video details the process of hand-loading 12 gauge shotgun shells specifically for firearms like the JC Higgins Model 20 (High Standard 200) which feature compensator chokes prone to clogging with standard plastic wads. The instructor demonstrates how to construct a suitable wad column using fiber wads, Nitro cards, or gas seals to replicate the height of traditional wads, preventing issues with the choke. The guide emphasizes careful component selection and achieving proper stack height for a secure crimp, offering a practical solution for owners of vintage shotguns with unique barrel designs.