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12-27-2004, 10:47 PM
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? for Shotgun Reloaders
Is there such a thing as an inexpensive shotshell reloader that can reload .410, 20 & 12 gauges?... Just received a .410 for a Christmas gift and gave my boys a 20 ga. for one of theirs. Never have reloaded shotshells before but probably should start... those little .410 shells arent cheap!!!
Thanks for your suggestions!
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12-27-2004, 11:49 PM
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The short answer to your question is, no.
Shotshell reloading is quite a bit different, financially, from metallic cartridge reloading. For my casual target 12 ga. shooting, I save maybe $.02 per cartridge, but, it's theraputic, and I get a better grade of shell. When you get into some of the less common gauges, and into steel or magnum loads, the math changes. The hassle of setting up and adjusting for different gauges drives most shotshell reloaders to have a different setup for each gauge. I've got a Lee Loadmaster. It's a basic piece of junk, but it does make very nice shells. The primer feeder doesn't work worth a dang, so I hand feed. And the powder measure is all over the map on powder loads, so I use my Perfect Powder Measure, which does a lot better. $38, and it does work. At that rate, let the kids make their own 20 gauge! I've been eyeing the MEC's. They start out under $100 for a single stage, and Midway has the progressive on sale for $345 or so. The cost of the conversion kit, and the hassle, almost dictate that you'll get one for each gauge. One experienced shotshell reloader indicated that the powder measure on the MEC's is not very repeatable, either, but, apparently, neither are the loads in a lot of commercial ammo.
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12-28-2004, 09:13 AM
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I have used 600jrs for years and never had any problems.
Dan
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12-28-2004, 11:26 AM
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OK, here's the deal. I reload for 12 and 20, but we go through nearly 10,000 rounds per year. I buy lead by the ton, primers by the 10,000, wads by the 10,000, powder by the 32 lb box. Otherwise, you can just go and buy Remington gun clubs for $3.35 per box, and call it good.
The 410 is a different story. Those shells ain't cheap, like you said. In that case, I'd go to ebay and buy a 600 jr. It'll load shells just fine, and should be under $70 bucks. You should be able to reload for about $3.00 per box, even when buying components in small quantities. A couple of mail order places: http://www.conniescomponents.com/ http://www.larryssg.com/ http://www.recobstargetshop.com/ Lots of people like Gamaliel, as well. HTH, Dutch.
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12-28-2004, 05:59 PM
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It depends
Some years ago there were Lee Loaders that ran about $10 and were available in 12, 16, 20 and ,410. They still show up from time to time in the local gun shops as used items fior next to nothing. There are slow, but they do work.
On the other hand, a MEC SizeMaster press runs about $150 new and can be found used at a discount. The neat thing about the SizeMaster is the built in SuperSizer that resizes the brass and the rim. If you get a MEC 600Jr. or old 250, you may need a SuperSizer for the rims and they run about $60. All the best... Gil
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12-28-2004, 06:09 PM
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Get a mec Size Master. Any reloading press that is set up for .410`s will reload them, but if you happen to get some hulls that were fired in a chamber that is larger than yours you won`t be able to chamber them in your gun. Wtih the Mec. size master you can re size the case heads befor you load any brass you get from someone elses gun and your good to go.
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12-30-2004, 04:03 PM
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Like Gil Martin, I bought a 12 and a 20 ga. Lee Loader! These are useless for quantity production, but great for reloading a few rounds for hunting, and for experimenting. Like, I bought a 12 and a 20-ga. Lyman slug mould when I lived in VA where you had to use slugs, and I developed some "interesting" slug ammo. Not real accurate (or effective) slug ammo, but I did learn a few things.... I learned to shoot Brennekes!! This was before rifled shotgun barrels, needless to say!
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01-21-2005, 10:27 PM
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I like the lee load all. Its the only one I kept. I sold the 3 MECs I had. they are very inexpensive and are fine for just shooting clays. Very easy to use for a beginer to
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12-05-2005, 10:00 PM
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Shotshell reloader
I have an old Pacific DL-155 reloader (20Ga.) in very good condition. It only has one set of bushings - you would have to get some bushings and possibly crimp starters for it (should be available from Hornady).
Press is complete. I also have some AA and Remington hulls, Remington SP20 wads and Winchester WAA20 wads. Interested?
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