Want to get started reloading 12ga 3", could use some help!!!

[wild_weasel]

I have an original Lee Load-All in 12GA that is still going strong after 40 years. It served me well when I was active duty and needed inexpensive 12GA shells for the rod and gun club trap range on base. First off I'd recommend you buy a good shot shell reloading manual that features the fired shells you'll be reloading, then you'll be able to price the other components you'll need to get started.

Cheers,
W-W

[Jet Setter]

Loading shotshell is a lot of fun. I load a lot. However, what I load is purely for clay games.

There are a lot of press options out there. For what you are looking to do, I may suggest a Sizemaster for a nice press. If you want to go cheap, you can get the Lee. Not sure if it is 3" capable but they work and everything is included. If you want to step up to a fully progressive machine, you can look at the PW line. PW makes very nice machines that are steel capable as well.

First thing to do is get a manual. Read up on it and the loads that you may want to make. That way, you can see what components you need and decide if you really want to delve into shotshell reloading.

Lastly, there is NO "work up loads." The published recipe is THE recipe. That is it. Everything is very specific to hulls, primers, wads, powder, and shot weight. There is no play with shotshell reloading. You stick to the published/tested recipes and use it or find a different recipe to use. OR, you don't and potentially get hurt at best. Something to think about...

[Sass25479]

I agree with Jet Setter.
A couple other good ones are Dillon and RCBS' The Grand

[whutsup40]

Mec is the way to go.

[Thefeeder]

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MEC 600 Jr .....cheap, high quality, loads 3", resizes , parts everywhere

About 100 bucks on e bay

[ar15barrels]

Get the Lyman Shotshell Reloading book.

This should be step #1 before buying anything else.

[sargenv]

Sent a PM. I'd be happy to lend advice on presses and loading info. Lyman shotshell loading book is okay but not that up to date on what is available these days.