I am interested in getting into loading/reloading shotgun shells for bulk storage. I want a system that runs smooth and efficient. What all do I need? I know there are systems that do everything at once all you do is turn a handle and it goes through each stage. All input is appreciated.
Shotgun shell reloading help.
- Thread starter Mutter87
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Trap loads? Hunting loads?
For trap loads (#7 1/2 or #8 or #9 shot) I had a Hornady 366 and it worked great. Not too expensive, easy to set up, easy to learn how to use.
Probably wont work that well with #2 or #4 shot though.
IMHO you also need a scale to double check the powder weight that the bushing is throwing, others may disagree.
For trap loads (#7 1/2 or #8 or #9 shot) I had a Hornady 366 and it worked great. Not too expensive, easy to set up, easy to learn how to use.
Probably wont work that well with #2 or #4 shot though.
IMHO you also need a scale to double check the powder weight that the bushing is throwing, others may disagree.
Longshot338
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MEC 9000GN is a popular pick. Lots of info and parts available. If you are reloading HUGE volume, you can convert it to electrical operation, or buy the hydrolic version.
I have one and it has reloaded thousands of rounds. All problems I had were operator induced. Press works fantastic.
Alec
I have one and it has reloaded thousands of rounds. All problems I had were operator induced. Press works fantastic.
Alec
No you don't need any ID to buy powder (or any other components) At least you don't in Ontario where I buy my stuff.
I have no idea what book to read - ask the guy at the gun store.
My experience has been hunting loads with bigger shot sizes didn't work well in a progressive reloader, but worked fine in a single stage
YMMV
I have no idea what book to read - ask the guy at the gun store.
My experience has been hunting loads with bigger shot sizes didn't work well in a progressive reloader, but worked fine in a single stage
YMMV
The Lyman Shotshell Hand Book 5th. Edition is a good book on shotshell reloading.
You can reload hunting loads with a progressive, sorta. I would not recommend a ponsness, one of the brands where you can remove the shell from each station easily would be better. Big thing is the shot drop, you can put in any powder and wad, and add shot manually, put it back into the station and carry on, letting the progressive do the rest!
I do however recommend a ponsness for target and hunting loads up to 1 1/4 #5!!!
I do however recommend a ponsness for target and hunting loads up to 1 1/4 #5!!!
I would start and look with a single stage until you get the loads worked out, then if needed move to a progressive, btw you wont save much $ reloading target shells, buck and slug and specialty hunting loads is where its at.
Brother, if all you are doing is bulk storage of 12ga field rounds, you will be able to buy them cheaper next month than you will EVER be able to load them. Cheapie 12ga field rounds less than #2 can be found for $5 a box. I have hundreds of once-fired hulls, but only reload my buck shot and my slugs. Lead is just too expensive. Now my 20ga and .410 are a completely different story...
