Finally - I got the setup I need to feed all the shotguns ! Merry XMAS 2 Me.

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Been saying to myself FOREVER to teach myself on making 12g ammo for these damn things.

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My New Years 2013 Resolution to myself since the world didnt end earlier, again: LEARN RELOADING b i t c h.

So I got on the internet and did a little homework and ended up with this mess on the work table.

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So today, I got down on it and started setting up the Lee Load All 2 press and figuring out the powder values for slug and 7 1/2 rounds and then started making my own 1 ounce slug round. I got done about 25lbs of slugs when my Lee Slug Mould !@#$%?!!!#$ BROKE !!!!!

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Ohh NO! I had maybe 2-3lbs of melted lead left and this snapped off. Can anyone advise me on the best way to fix the mould ?

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Anyhow I decided to make about 300 slug rounds till the damn Lee slug mould broke and then I will do up another 1000 #7 1/2 for starts, this should get me good enough to start using the progressive loader which I haven't dared to unpacked.


Heres to you all, a Happy New Year and may you all keep your resolutions in the coming months !!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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SantaClawz said:
I wonder how much you really save by loading your own as opposed to buying factory ammo.
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From what i calculated (depending on the caliber) its not worth my time plus you need to add the cost of your reloading equipment which is several hundreds.

That being said, very nice setup :D
 
Rick911 said:
From what i calculated (depending on the caliber) its not worth my time plus you need to add the cost of your reloading equipment which is several hundreds.

That being said, very nice setup :D
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Yeah, that's what I figured. I guess the only reason to really get into is as a hobby, but not so much money saving.
 
7-1/2 maybe not but slugs, I have not checked on the price of them but I am certain that approx 2o cents per round is a lot less than factory, using free wheel wieghts as a lead source. Recoil begins at 50, this means that I can load down and still shoot shotgun. Was out today and shot at a coyote target at 200 yds hit it 2 out of 6 shots with my auction bought $165.00 winchester model 1897, built 1908! Had to brag a bit.
 
577/450 said:
7-1/2 maybe not but slugs, I have not checked on the price of them but I am certain that approx 2o cents per round is a lot less than factory, using free wheel wieghts as a lead source. Recoil begins at 50, this means that I can load down and still shoot shotgun. Was out today and shot at a coyote target at 200 yds hit it 2 out of 6 shots with my auction bought $165.00 winchester model 1897, built 1908! Had to brag a bit.
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Pics ? Or it didnt happen !
 
YouAreInOilCountry said:
Friends have advised me that 20 gauge, or .410... anything other than 12 gauge, is worth reloading. Though that advice was for shot shells, not slugs.
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.410 is stupid expensive...I have a little single shot I use for backpacking and the 3" shells are $22 all in for 25 round pack!!! Can get 2 25 round boxes of 12g 2 3/4" for that price and they are about 5x bigger then the little .410s!!!
 
Rick911 said:
From what i calculated (depending on the caliber) its not worth my time plus you need to add the cost of your reloading equipment which is several hundreds.

That being said, very nice setup :D
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I do not reload...YET...but it seems to me that you are not saving money you are just shooting MORE for that money. Plus reloading is just another fun hobby and allows you more self reliance and gives you another skill set and knowledge.
 
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