I reload 1100 shells using these wads (currently backordered).https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Search.aspx?search=.380%20vegetable%20fiber%20wadsThey work better than anything else I've tried.
Just do yourself a favor and send it to Mac1AG, He is the 1100 expert, He can also do a valve job to make it more powerful. He has done 2 of mine I’ll soon be sending him my third.
LouisI saw your classified & just sent a PM with a link to Crosman Trapmaster manualsHere it is againhttps://support.crosman.com/hc/en-us/articles/203543370-1100-Owner-s-Manual-EVP-1968-1971-I've also attached the manuals belowRegarding shooting balls:The fellow I bought the gun from sent me 5 lead balls0.375 inch diameter x 80 grainsMy gun spit them out at at 410, 414, 411, 418, 420 fps (FX Chronograph)Without anything to compare with I have no idea whether those are good results or not.However I am impressed. Average FPE 30.44FWIWI use the same wads mentioned in previous post under the shot but use a thinner, lighter weight wad on top of the shot.This was recommended by the seller.I've no evidence to prove that this makes a difference.https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/225/4/WAD-380-BHope you find this helpfulEdHope this helps
Quote from: SILENT SQUIRREL on January 11, 2021, 10:10:09 AMLouisI saw your classified & just sent a PM with a link to Crosman Trapmaster manualsHere it is againhttps://support.crosman.com/hc/en-us/articles/203543370-1100-Owner-s-Manual-EVP-1968-1971-I've also attached the manuals belowRegarding shooting balls:The fellow I bought the gun from sent me 5 lead balls0.375 inch diameter x 80 grainsMy gun spit them out at at 410, 414, 411, 418, 420 fps (FX Chronograph)Without anything to compare with I have no idea whether those are good results or not.However I am impressed. Average FPE 30.44FWIWI use the same wads mentioned in previous post under the shot but use a thinner, lighter weight wad on top of the shot.This was recommended by the seller.I've no evidence to prove that this makes a difference.https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/225/4/WAD-380-BHope you find this helpfulEdHope this helpsThank you very much indeed Ed. That is very helpful. The results with the .375" round balls are great. I have just found a box of 100, from H&N. Do you put them in a sabot? I guess they don't fit in the original shell? Thank you also for the Trapmaster manuals. I hope to find original paperwork one day (I have the collecting bug lol), but this is a good start. Regards, Louis
I use the same wads mentioned in previous post under the shot but use a thinner, lighter weight wad on top of the shot.This was recommended by the seller.I've no evidence to prove that this makes a difference.https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/225/4/WAD-380-B
What kind of shot are you using if I may ask? I've heard that .177 lead bb's work well too, I'll try that. Also need to find some round balls.
You probably already know this Louis, but the barrel on the trapmaster is aluminum, a ‘soft’ material. So any ammo that’s steel is not recommended as it may degrade the barrel.Nice job on the re-seal.
Quote from: SILENT SQUIRREL on January 11, 2021, 10:10:09 AMI use the same wads mentioned in previous post under the shot but use a thinner, lighter weight wad on top of the shot.This was recommended by the seller.I've no evidence to prove that this makes a difference.https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/225/4/WAD-380-BI bought those the thin paper wads the first time I tried something off the shelf (I was previously punching wads from 1/16 cork gasket material). They work, but fall out too easily both during the reloading process and when inserting them into the gun. Using the vegetable fiber wads, the shells almost always stay together.I patterned the shells with both the paper and vegetable fiber wads in front of the shot and found no difference.I did use up my bag of paper wads since the fiber wads have been on back order for a few months, but I ended up having to stack three of them on both ends. It made reloading tedious since I do at least 200 at a time.Friends and I use 1100's to clear rats out of chicken houses and we go through about 75-100 shells per person, per night.
Quote from: louisvanhovell on January 11, 2021, 11:26:32 AMQuote from: SILENT SQUIRREL on January 11, 2021, 10:10:09 AMLouisI saw your classified & just sent a PM with a link to Crosman Trapmaster manualsHere it is againhttps://support.crosman.com/hc/en-us/articles/203543370-1100-Owner-s-Manual-EVP-1968-1971-I've also attached the manuals belowRegarding shooting balls:The fellow I bought the gun from sent me 5 lead balls0.375 inch diameter x 80 grainsMy gun spit them out at at 410, 414, 411, 418, 420 fps (FX Chronograph)Without anything to compare with I have no idea whether those are good results or not.However I am impressed. Average FPE 30.44FWIWI use the same wads mentioned in previous post under the shot but use a thinner, lighter weight wad on top of the shot.This was recommended by the seller.I've no evidence to prove that this makes a difference.https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/225/4/WAD-380-BHope you find this helpfulEdHope this helpsThank you very much indeed Ed. That is very helpful. The results with the .375" round balls are great. I have just found a box of 100, from H&N. Do you put them in a sabot? I guess they don't fit in the original shell? Thank you also for the Trapmaster manuals. I hope to find original paperwork one day (I have the collecting bug lol), but this is a good start. Regards, LouisLouis, you are very welcomeI put the balls into the shot shellsIt is a tight fit.Not so tight IMO that damage will be done to the shellThe loaded shell slips into the breech properlyI also used a wad behind the ball, but none in front as there is no danger of the ball rolling out of the shell.Not sure if the rear wad is really needed.EdPSAs a bit of word playWhy would one want to put wooden shoes into such a fine piece of machinery?
A question to fellow Trapmaster owners: what serial number do you have? Mine is 001582.Would be interesting to get an idea of how many were made. Cheers, Louis
Quote from: louisvanhovell on January 19, 2021, 04:51:57 PMA question to fellow Trapmaster owners: what serial number do you have? Mine is 001582.Would be interesting to get an idea of how many were made. Cheers, LouisJust acquired one of these in near mint condition, other than needing seals. So, figured I'd go for power modification. Last night machined up a new valve seal. It weighs in at 11 grams over the 33 gram factory seal. Also, serial number on this unit is 'D or O 11934'
After reading this thread and always wanting an air shotgun, I picked one of these up about a month ago. It needed a reseal, and after many trials and tribulations (PITA), I got it back together today and fired some shots. Here is a box shot at 10 and 20 yards. Really cool gun! I plan to see if it actually will take a game bird..should be interesting!My serial number is A19510.