Shotgun Shell Reloaders
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Shotgun Shell Reloaders
How many of you reload your own shotgun shells? I am thinking about getting into this and would appreciate any input (what to get, what not to get) that you could give me. What are the best presses? Should I get a single stage or go all out and get a progressive?
Thanks,
Longneck
Thanks,
Longneck
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I was once looking a the Dillon reloader. They seem to have a good warranty and customer service. But it seems that in the past few years, there have been real good sale prices on 20 & 12 ga. low-brass (target) shells. At $3.25-$3.50/box, it is difficult to justify the initial cost of reloading.
I do shoot a lot of 3"-12ga. slugs also, and they are not cheap. I always thought it would be fun to get a mold and cast my own slugs to reload and shoot.
I do shoot a lot of 3"-12ga. slugs also, and they are not cheap. I always thought it would be fun to get a mold and cast my own slugs to reload and shoot.
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You should also ask this at www.gunandgame.com
One of their moderators, NRAJoe, used to spend some time here, too.
One of their moderators, NRAJoe, used to spend some time here, too.
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Well I modarate
over at www.gunsnet.net will I do
I have been using a Lee load all for both 12Ga 2.75 and 3" and 20Ga 2.75", it is easy to use, does not cost your first born and makes fine shell's. However you really don't save a lot over sales at wally-world. I just like to reload, rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
I have been using a Lee load all for both 12Ga 2.75 and 3" and 20Ga 2.75", it is easy to use, does not cost your first born and makes fine shell's. However you really don't save a lot over sales at wally-world. I just like to reload, rifle, pistol, and shotgun.
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The reason I want to start reloading is so I can get a shell with a little bit more oomph. The 7/8 oz or 1 oz shells are OK for doves or clay pigeons but for pheasants I want a shell with at least 1 1/4 oz and they cost about $8 - $12 a box, and don't even get me started on how much steel shot costs!
I will check out those links.
Thanks,
Longneck
I will check out those links.
Thanks,
Longneck
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I don't reload but thought about getting into it.
I dont pheasant hunt for the simple fact that its expensive.
Only bird hunting I do is Turkey.
Whats the average cost to start up reloading?
I have a 410 and 2 12 gauges, but looking for a 20 gauge
I dont pheasant hunt for the simple fact that its expensive.
Only bird hunting I do is Turkey.
Whats the average cost to start up reloading?
I have a 410 and 2 12 gauges, but looking for a 20 gauge
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MEC reloaders are some of the most reliable and easy to find reloaders out there. They are available from Cabelas or any larger sporting goods store.
You can check out Dillon Precision reloaders at http://www.dillonprecision.com
In my opinion, unless you are trying to reload more than 1000 shells per hour, you really don't need it. They start at almost $1500 to start out.
You can check out Dillon Precision reloaders at http://www.dillonprecision.com
In my opinion, unless you are trying to reload more than 1000 shells per hour, you really don't need it. They start at almost $1500 to start out.
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Does anyone own any Springfield guns??
I have a single barrel 12g and a double barrel 12g and love them both, also got a 410 Springsfield and a few remingtons..
Just wondering if anyone else liked or own Springfield guns.
I have a single barrel 12g and a double barrel 12g and love them both, also got a 410 Springsfield and a few remingtons..
Just wondering if anyone else liked or own Springfield guns.
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Yea they are really good guns,, I never can seem to find caps or shirt from that company, maybe they don;t branch out like Remington does?
But they sure do shoot well. But i think most guns do
my 410 looks like a BB gun lol
But they sure do shoot well. But i think most guns do
my 410 looks like a BB gun lol
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Go here
www.leeprecision.com to find the Lee load all. Be safe and have fun.
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Sorry
I was trying to help the first poster. FYI Springfield the Armory or Springfield the company has never built a shotgun. The Brand name Springfield was used by a lot of small compaines such as Montgumery Wards and Sears & Robuck at the time, as a store brand. Most of these shotguns were built by Cresent arms for resale by these retail outlets and hardware stores. They are good, reliable shotguns. Have fun with them and be safe.
edit: sorry again, you were talking to Andy, my bad.
edit: sorry again, you were talking to Andy, my bad.
Last edited by Rew; Oct 9, 2003 at 08:53 PM.