Reloading TSS

[ckr]

Ok so I have jumped into the deep end and getting into reloading TSS for turkeys.  I have been reloading pistol and rifle for years and feel pretty confident that I can make this happen.  I finally found some Fiocchi primed hulls in stock, got the wads, cork, Mylar and the shot card if I end up roll crimping.  2lbs of #9 TSS and the roll crimping tool.  My problem is I can’t find any published data for powder charge to shot weight.  Is there anyone out there that would not mind sharing their recipe ?  Pm me if you would prefer it not public.  I am not looking for super hot loads.  Something middle to higher on the speed As my daughter may end up shooting them as well.  She is not recoil shy but I would like to keep it a positive experience.
12ga, 3in high brass Fiocchi hulls.  I am guessing 1.5 oz shot weight. 

Any info would be amazing. 

[kselkhunter]

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/00bsts.pdf

And if you make your future orders from Hal over at Tungsten Super Shots website, he'll send you load data as part of your order.  We're asked not to share it, as he spends alot of money on pressure testing for his data.  Something to keep in mind when you go to refresh your tunsgten shot....Hal has good pricing and is great to work with. 

[duckmen1]

I second ordering from Hal. He is awesome to order from and very helpful. He has helped me develop loads for my over under 410 that has put amazing success for just about every bird washington has to offer from upland birds, grouse, turkeys, and all waterfowl including geese.
Been loading #9 shot as well. Just did a test shot with #7 tss at 25 yards and hit 134 pellets into a 16 inch circle with modified choke. Super deadly goose load. But may tone back about 20 grains of shot and give a little more room in the wad and make it a tad easier on the gun.
Always keep in mind TSS is pushing the limits on its hardness vs barrels so use all proper components to keep shot from touching the barrel. If anything is done wrong it can damage a barrel easily. That being said Hals info has worked great for me the last few seasons on my 410. Good luck.
Look into TPS wads
Also Ballistic Products may be able to lead you to some load data. Email them and see what direction they steer you. They have sent me data for such topic.

[ckr]

A big thanks.  I did get almost everything from them except the TSS.  I will reach out and see if they will share

[ckr]

Well they got back and unfortunately haven’t tested a Fiocchi hull with the tps wad.  does anyone have any recommendations for loads?  I guess I can start light and work my way up but I am not really sure of what pressure signs I should be looking for in a shotgun

[jasnt]

Well they got back and unfortunately haven’t tested a Fiocchi hull with the tps wad.  does anyone have any recommendations for loads?  I guess I can start light and work my way up but I am not really sure of what pressure signs I should be looking for in a shotgun

I wouldn’t recommend that.  They go from looking fine to holy crap with almost no warning!!!!  Still wanting to use the green dot?    Ballistic products has down loadable loads for tsp’s.   Like $9 I think.   What length are the tsp wads you have?
Have any longshot powder?

[jasnt]

At ballistic products I’m seeing SpheroTungsten-15 & 18 loads and itx data. 

[ckr]

Thanks for the reply.  Eric at BP sent me an email just saying that they don’t have any data combining the Fiocchi hull with the tsp wad.  He did send me the same info that you referenced.  I am still open to what ever powder and more than happy to track it down.  Currently I have unique and blue dot.  Worst case is I reorder different wads to match their tested loads.  Since this is all very new and fairly different than reloading for rifles I get a little confused and am learning quickly that different wads create different pressures.  I have read a lot of people use the tsp wads which is why I went with them.  I also reached out to a guy on gobbler nation that might be able to help.  It’s very odd to me that there is a ton of reloading data and recipes online for rifle and pistol from fairly reputable sources but when it comes to tss and shotguns there is nothing.