reloading wal-mart shells

[1mean76]

i have been saving my shells for a about sometime now and i have around 1500 shells they are all the same shells 2 2/4 shells that you get in the 100 round boxes at wal-mart but i went to reload my shells and when i go to crimp the shell it just wrinkles up by the brass. whats the deal? and it reloads my AA's just fine

[CGT80]

I am looking at getting into shotshell reloading. I have read that the remington shells are the best to reload. There are a few that are common at walmart that all look different (all from remington) but they all use the same components and load data. I have also read that the new style AA shells are better than the older ones. I would suggest making sure that you are using the correct wad for that particular hull and amount of shot, and also check to see if the amount of force used to seat the wad is corect. I think that an adjustment of the press would be required to use a different hull, as others have posted.

I just sorted the empties that have started to pile up in my gun room, the other day. When I did that, I was wondering if the federal or winchester shells were any good for reloading.

I have been browsing some of the other forums for shotgun info as this one seems to be more geared toward metalic reloading and shooting.

http://www.trapshooters.com/

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/index.php?sid=b0c6d6a027aefa3c307d826da12ea096

http://www.benelliusa.com/forum/index.php

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/index.php

I wish I could help more but it looks like your a few steps ahead of me at shotshell loading.

Chris

[Revoman]

Each shotshell has it's own set of components that must be used to assure that the round will work properly. You need to refer to some loading manuals or the powder website for the powder that are using.
Once you see what the powder manufacturer has listed as components for the hulls that you have, stick with only those components or you risk many issues, most of which can harm you or others around you.
It sounds like your empty WallyWorld hulls are straight sided with a 'card' in the base. (The 'card' is usually some sort of cardboardish material in the base near the brass.)
You also need to load to the specific shot load that is specified in the manufacturers recipe.
A recipe should look something like:
Federal 1-1/8 ounce hull, along with a more distinct description to narrow the hull down to exactly what you have in hand.
Wad, Remington Figure 8, again for the ounce load that you are looking for, say 1-1/8 ounce.
Primer, Wnchester 209
Powder, Alliant- Red Dot @ 17.0 grains.
DO NOT DEVIATE FROM THE MANUFACTURER'S RECIPE!!!!!!!!!!!
Once you have all of you components, there still remains adjustments to your reloading machine to match the different hull.
I have found it much easier, especially if you are a newb, to simply never vary from your components once you find the one that suits you. Or never vary from the AA load that you obviously already have experience with.
The best advice I can give you is:
DO NOT THINK THAT ALL HULLS CAN USE THE SAME COMPONENTS.
Although some might use the same, you need to check with reliable loading sources to confirm that. You would be better served to gain a little more insight from a few manuals in order to get a good picture as to the components required.

[1mean76]

i us everything that the shell came with and its still doing it.

[Sideline Shooter]

Let's look at your receipe and post from what source you are getting this from. From my personal experience, wally world hulls are crap. That's why they are cheap. The only good reloadable ones are the Green or black Remington hulls. The new style hulls of Winchester AA hulls have a plastic insert that is a headache also but tolerable. If you are using the maroon Federal hulls you are asking for headaches. The main difference is that Federal is a straight wall hull and Remington/Winchester has a taper hull that gets a bit narrower towards the brass head. PM me if you need some more guidence. www.shotgunworld.com is a great place to read up on shotgun reloading information.

Sideline Shooter

[1mean76]

thanks Sideline Shooter ill look into it

[Revoman]

I'm not quite sure about your statement that you are "using everything that the shell came with".
Does that mean that you got the components from someone along with some hulls?
I agree with Sideline, the hulls are not the best, but you should be able to reload them at least once, then dispose afterward.
It would be great to see what your recipe is so that it can be analyzed to figure out what might be the culprit and is damaging your rounds.
A little more information would be a great help.

[SLO_Ryan]

What wads are you using?

These can make a bigger difference than a lot of people realize.

[Two Shots]

Some shells have different star crimps, check your hulls and the crimp starter you have to see if they are compatible.

[1mean76]

Some shells have different star crimps, check your hulls and the crimp starter you have to see if they are compatible.

thats the prob. is the way they crimp it.

[ERdept]

Remington STS are some of the most preferred shells to use and to reload. They've got the unibody construction.

I've learned a lot in a short while thanks to the people here and shotgun world.