12g reloading. Who does it?

[Elmerfudd 5]

Well, I have a mossy 500 pump due on Friday.

 

It may get a bit of use, so I saw this section and thought I'd ask for some expert advice. Who on here reloads shotty shells? Where is the best place to get the gear? And how much does it cost?

 

Basically, is it worth it for anything less than a 10 bore?

[SportingShooter 0]

I reload for 12 bore, Duck and Goose shells in the main, I also reload for my 8 bore but thats a bit different.

I shoot steel from the 12 bore in 2 3/4, 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells, some of the 3 1/2" shells travel at 1700 fps.

If you want to shoot normal stuff then I would say the cost of setting up and the amount of shells shot would not justify the costs. If you are looking to shoot duck and goose then yes it is as the shells are so expensive.

If you are interested, as it is good fun and can be addictive, have a look at www.midwayuk.com, or clay/game reloaders(dont know the website),www.peterlawman.co.uk for powders and primers, but it is best to ring him, there are quite a few sites with reloading gear on them, google search sounds good.

I have a Lee Load-All II in 12 bore and it does for me, some of the 3 1/2" shells are tricky but do-able. This cost around £40,

The Steel shot costs £26 for 10lb bag. The powder is expensive, about £30 for a 1lb tub of Alliant Steel Powder(what I use).

Wads are cheap, Primers are cheap and cases can be found at any clay ground or game shoot.

You will need a good reloading manual too, something like Lyman. Buy one of these first and see what loads you want to do, then decide on the components you need.

Regards

SS

[Ratman2 2]

This is something I would love to do and I've looked into it once or twice, the initial cost of the equipment is'nt too bad but the cost of materials is a bone of contention for me, even though the cost of factory made shells seem to rise by the day they are still cheaper than re-loads.

[Ratman2 2]

I reload for 12 bore, Duck and Goose shells in the main, I also reload for my 8 bore but thats a bit different.

I shoot steel from the 12 bore in 2 3/4, 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells, some of the 3 1/2" shells travel at 1700 fps.

If you want to shoot normal stuff then I would say the cost of setting up and the amount of shells shot would not justify the costs. If you are looking to shoot duck and goose then yes it is as the shells are so expensive.

If you are interested, as it is good fun and can be addictive, have a look at www.midwayuk.com, or clay/game reloaders(dont know the website),www.peterlawman.co.uk for powders and primers, but it is best to ring him, there are quite a few sites with reloading gear on them, google search sounds good.

I have a Lee Load-All II in 12 bore and it does for me, some of the 3 1/2" shells are tricky but do-able. This cost around £40,

The Steel shot costs £26 for 10lb bag. The powder is expensive, about £30 for a 1lb tub of Alliant Steel Powder(what I use).

Wads are cheap, Primers are cheap and cases can be found at any clay ground or game shoot.

You will need a good reloading manual too, something like Lyman. Buy one of these first and see what loads you want to do, then decide on the components you need.

Regards

SS

 

Here it is.

 

http://www.claygame.freeuk.com/

[Elmerfudd 5]

Excellent! A wealth of information. It looks like I have a start for some research.

 

Thanks for your help

[peter_dubh 0]

I reload for 12 bore, Duck and Goose shells in the main, I also reload for my 8 bore but thats a bit different.

I shoot steel from the 12 bore in 2 3/4, 3 and 3 1/2 inch shells, some of the 3 1/2" shells travel at 1700 fps.

If you want to shoot normal stuff then I would say the cost of setting up and the amount of shells shot would not justify the costs. If you are looking to shoot duck and goose then yes it is as the shells are so expensive.

If you are interested, as it is good fun and can be addictive, have a look at www.midwayuk.com, or clay/game reloaders(dont know the website),www.peterlawman.co.uk for powders and primers, but it is best to ring him, there are quite a few sites with reloading gear on them, google search sounds good.

I have a Lee Load-All II in 12 bore and it does for me, some of the 3 1/2" shells are tricky but do-able. This cost around £40,

The Steel shot costs £26 for 10lb bag. The powder is expensive, about £30 for a 1lb tub of Alliant Steel Powder(what I use).

Wads are cheap, Primers are cheap and cases can be found at any clay ground or game shoot.

You will need a good reloading manual too, something like Lyman. Buy one of these first and see what loads you want to do, then decide on the components you need.

Regards

SS

 

1700fps!! wow thats a good speed. what size of load is that? where did you get the recipe?