Winchester LB XR's serious problem or common thing

[sswv]

these items are from Winchester LB XR's.  the wads are from a 3" 12ga.  the black end is from a 3" 20ga.   I've never seen the end fly off like that but then again it may have happened and I just never saw them.  the wads from the 12ga breaking like that is also a mystery for me.  has anyone ever experienced this and if so what causes it.

thanks in advance

[sswv]

WOW, almost 200 views and nobody has had a LB wad come apart like this and I had two in one day? 

[Lucky Goose]

I've found a few of my 3.5" and they were in tact.

[OJR]

I have shot both 3" and 3.5" an to be honest never really looked for a wad on purpose. I have seen them on the ground, but never took the time to pick one up. Are you having pattern troubles?

[sswv]

thanks for the replies. no OJR, the patterns are awesome on both guns. the 12ga averages 225 plus in the 10" at 40yds with the LB #6 and the pattern is pretty smooth every shot and the 20ga averages about 125 in the 10" at 40yds with the LB #6.  can't complain about the patterns just curious about the wads.

[Will]

I started shooting these this year and have only payed attention to my patters. I haven't found the wads but will look the next time I shoot them. They pattern great in my A5 and Jebbs .660     

[Tom007]

Just saw this, the wads I have found seemed intact.

[OJR]

thanks for the replies. no OJR, the patterns are awesome on both guns. the 12ga averages 225 plus in the 10" at 40yds with the LB #6 and the pattern is pretty smooth every shot and the 20ga averages about 125 in the 10" at 40yds with the LB #6.  can't complain about the patterns just curious about the wads.

Then I guess it's not a problem as far as killing a turkey goes. That's good to know. Next time a shoot one I'll make sure to find the wad.

[Tom007]

Good luck, nail a big one......

[Kylongspur88]

Had some issues with the LBX loads in 3.5 last year but didn't notice issues with the wads.

[Ihuntoldschool]

It is a common thing.  It is NOT a problem. 

[DMTJAGER]

If the gun is patterning great I wouldn't give it a seconds worth of thought.

[Sasha and Abby]

if the patterns look good, you are NOT having a wad problem...