shotshell reloading

[pdq_wizzard]

Ok, so I have checked what it costs to reload for Shotgun and came up with

400 rounds should cost ~ $85 (that is if I get a good deal on hulls)

400 rounds at $5.99 a box of 25 = $96 + tax

most of the powder I have and use for pistol now so .....

my dad is giving me the loader and some components (no cost there to get started)

I have loaded shotshells before but that was when I was ~13 or so. I would like to get a good book and some good websites to get the info I need.

any help ??? by the way I like to reload so I don't count my time as it is something I like to do. (it sucks sitting at a desk all day so working with my hands is a good stress release)

[Mntngoat]

handloading 12 ga is hardly worth it, 20 ga is only slightly better if you shoot 28 or .410 you will make money based on what new costs.

ML

[scrat]

shotgunworld.com a good place to start

[Sideline Shooter]

I disagree for loading the 12 ga. You can make alot of speciality loads like 7/8 target loads a cheaper cost. Less cost makes for more trigger time. True, reloading the other gauges saves you more money vs. factory loads. 12 ga is so universal in it's loadings, there is so much that can be done.

sideline shooter

[pdq_wizzard]

handloading 12 ga is hardly worth it, 20 ga is only slightly better if you shoot 28 or .410 you will make money based on what new costs.

ML

Like I said in my post I like to reload so even if it cost the same ver new I don't care. And to add to that have you seen what Turkey loads cost now?
If I have most of the stuff for free then why not???

[Triad]

I reload 7/8 and 3/4 in 12g for Skeet practice...it adds up

[Waldog]

Ditto's on 7/8 and 3/4 skeet loads

[Revoman]

I would recommend the RCBS shotshell loading manual. It's chock full of really good loading information from setting up the loader to making rounds to recipe's. An excellent step-by-step manual. (It's kinda wierd since RCBS is better known for on the metallic side.)

I would not trust any old website recipes without confirming them with a published load, that's just stupid. There are many that would set you up for failure on the web.....just look at virus'.

You should probably stick to a single recipe, use good quality hulls like Remmies or AA's they are easier to load and should last as long as any. Once you get your load and machine adjustments down, it's really a breeze.

You might need to buy the first few factory boxes and once you shoot them, then reload them after that instead of buying hulls....but that's up to your preference.

If you are loading for 12 gauge, there are savings there, but not as much as the other gauges as you already know. The really cool part is that reloading is a great hobby and shooting your 'roll your owns' is very gratifying. I find it extremely enjoyable to reload. Shooting my reloads is just plain fun. It's very interesting to see how you loads perform and fine tune them to your liking.

Reduced recoil, top performance, and gratification are but a few of the perks to rolling your own!

[mif_slim]

I load shotshells, 12g but only slugs and buck shots. I sure sve a bunch with 5 bucks per 25rd, it's alot of saving and more accurate then factory rifled slugs.

[RaymondMillbrae]

There are a few great shotgun sites.

Two of them are:

SHOTGUNWORLD.COM
CASTBOOLITS.COM

Or you can check out another thread someone started a day or two ago. (CLICK HERE).

Enjoy.

In Christ: Raymond

[pdq_wizzard]

Thanks all ! and I have been reloading for my rifles and pistols for years so I know about checking websites against book data I will look into the RCBS book.