How fast is reloading shotgun shells using a lee loader. Loading full brass blackpowder shotshells for turn. Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components. We have conversions kits from mec and lee, along with shotgun primers and reloading books. For paper shells, 12 gauge wads work fine, but the larger inside diameter of the brass shells needs a larger wad for a good tight fit. Also, i think your computation on how much powder youll need is a little high. If you have shells that use shotgun primers, you can do this on the press. Shotgun hulls for sale at low discount prices able ammo. Kid, yes you can reload brass shotgun hulls with smokeless powder. The brass shell will result in higher pressure and velocity.
Be sure base wad is intact and the shells are of the same brand and type. How to reuse rifle, pistol and shotgun shell casings survivopedia. This reloader provides an economical way of reloading shells rapidly. Shotshell reloading cost calculator chuckoutdoorss blog. Modern brass shotshells are available from magtech, as well as a few other manufacturers. If you use military brass for certain centerfire calibers the maximum powder charges should be. Then select your shell, load type, shot weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. I noticed a while back that cabelas sells shotgun brass hulls not plastic full length brass. Crimp depth of a finished shotshell reload is an important dimension to monitor for consistent ballistics and safe loads. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates how easy it is to load 10 gauge brass shotguns shells using.
Cbc aka magtech outside brazil produces brass shotgun shells in all gauges. This guide is offered to be used at your own discretion and risk. C and winchester to load with their own powder and shot at their own leisure. This is where to find all your reloading components. This guide is not intended to be a how to manual for reloading, and we strongly recommend that all handloaders carefully read one or more of the reloading manuals which cover the subject in detail. As such this is no help at all for anyone wanting to use smokeless powder in magtech brass.
But theres another reason i hate to get rid of all that brass. I am going to begin reloading in early april, but i do not own any shotguns. Also listed were a solid brass shell for use with smokeless powder with remingtontype 57 primers and a. May 17, 20 this is how to reload shotgun shells for a 12 gauge shotgun. Shotshell reloading cost calculator based on a box of 25 shells enter your powder cost. Regardless the gauge or type of shot, we have shotshell components to fill your shotgun reloading needs. In the article there is suggested loading data using smokeless hiskor. Factory loaded full brass shells were available at the time, but it was also very common for shotgunners to purchase quantities of newmade empty shells from manufactures such as u. I think about 1922 grains of red dot would be the proper amount for trap loads going by memory. How to reload a defensive shotgun lucky gunner lounge. It is imperative that the top of the wad column be well started into the forcing cone before the bottom leaves the shell mouth.
Brass shells are very reloadable but i have never done it. Also look for cracks or incipient separation above the brass head of the hull. I ordered up a couple boxes and the associated wads needed to load them with black powder. This is one adjustment on a shotshell loading machine that is easy to overlook. So ive been gone for a while but i am happy to say im back. Hulls, wads, filler wads in all gauges buffer and shot. Ive read a lot about those fire formed brass shells, and i really want to make some in 3 but i am a little concerned about using a 200 large rifle primer in a shotgun load.
Military brass machined and reconditioned to better than new specs for most common handgun and rifle calibers. So i was looking through buffalo arms catalog an absolute must have btw. Maybe this is a dumb question, but is it possible to reload plastic shotgun shells without a press. Two fixed pane side by side drag and drop support zip archive support you dont need external program buildin file viewereditor command line for the simple starting programs with parameters.
Shooting bp out of brass shotshells will get you some style points for sure, but there is not a lot of published. One of the things ive been having a lot of fun with is converting. Brass gave way to paper, then plastic, due to cost, i believe. An example of the correct crimp is what is found on factory loads.
Jan 09, 2012 using brass shells made from 303 british cases by colin riley january 9, 2012 updated january 20. Midsouth shooters has everything in stock that you need to start reloading your own ammo. Ive seen several listing for new brass shotgun shells. If none are available, you can use a wad that is too short and use a fiber or a cardboard wad from a. I just stumbled upon something that i thought might be kind of cool. With plastic, could you cut off the crimp and do the same thing. Resizing the brass shotshell isnt usually necessary unless the spent hull gets deformed, like when someone steps on it. The 12 guage slug would have a lot of room around its od, it would rattle around in the case. I thought the manual mentioned something about not using brass shotgun shells in it. Before shotgun shells that were made from plastic were introduced in 1960, paper had been the most popular material for making shotgun shells.
If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. About the only affordable way for the average guy to support a steady clay target shooting hobby is to reload. If the comments on our previous articles and videos are any indication, you guys still have a lot of questions about shotgun related gear, techniques, and strategies for deploying the shotgun as a home defense tool. Look closely at the case mouths, as this is the area most likely to be damaged or show splits. Handloading or reloading is the process of making firearm cartridges or shells by manually. This is a compiled list of sites that i have found online. Federal plastic gold medal, top gun, multi purpose grams. Shotshell reloading supplies for all of your shotgun reloading needs. I seem to remember reading something like that from when i owned one.
Shop online for shotshell and metallic reloading supplies, shooting supplies, metallic presses, rifle reloading components, shotshell reloading components, shooting accessories, rifle reloading brass and bullets. Shotgun shell reloading software free download shotgun. Im afraid that i have no experience reloading smokeless shotshells. Crimp problems are usually caused by not having the correct wad length for the shell and components selected. Can someone also provide estimates for reloader and needed supplies like shells, wad, powder, buckshots. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by epijunkie67, dec 4, 2006. If you pick up spent or empty shotgun shells at the. Union metallic cartridge brass 10 ga shotgun shells. Here is a link for reloading them with black powder but there are. We are your source when you want precision in your reloading. Remington released a 25 round commemorative tin box with 25 brass shells for their 150 or 175th anniversary several years ago, so there would have been a reason to develop data in the modern era of shotguns. I dont reload for shotguns so forgive me if this is a stupid question.
The first step in reloading a batch of shotgun shells is to inspect the fired hulls. Is there a way to clean the shells before reloading. A list of shotshell reloading supplies might include claybuster wads, cheddite primers and the appropriate smokeless powder. We are your source when you want to do precision reloading. Effect of crimp depth on shotshells hodgdon reloading.
There are three main factors that must be considered when reloading steel shot due to its higher. They may have data that is unpublished but available on all brass hulls. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data hodgdon reloading. Regardless the gauge or type of shot, we have components to fill your shotgun reloading needs.
I know guys do it with brass shells, and just glue in a card wad over the top. Reloading reloading 10 gauge brass shotgun shells presented. Originally many of the brass shells were loaded with a wad combination that would. They were expensive, but most serious shotgunners considered them superior. If none are available, you can use a wad that is too short and use a fiber or a cardboard wad from a smaller gauge to take up the excess space. For brass shells, try going to 11gauge wads for a better fit.
You might be able to sell them for a few bucks at a gunshow, but those are available as a user. This data was created in the hodgdon ballistics laboratory under controlled conditions, and only the top two loads show pressures that stay within the saami industry standard of 11,500 psi. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data select your gauge from the dropdown list. Im going to share these shells with fellow reloaders until i get a shotgun. My intent is to manage recoil and not necessarily to cut costs. So i had to make a few devices if i was going to shoot black powder shotgun. We carry all of major brands including hornady, federal, nosler, buffalo bore, and barnes. Storing the shells brass up keeps them from falling out. It cant hurt to call their customer service and ask. Reloading shot shells with felt was or paper shot cup. Some guys like to, or have to if their scattergun is a nonstandard gauge, get their brass from a local machinist. Shotgun enthusiasts can make specialty rounds not available in commercial.
I started reloading shotshells primarily because i shoot 28 gauge and. Do not attempt to reload any of the loads listed using steel shot. Can someone provide links to tools and procedures needed to reload shotgun shells. These include the alcanmetal shotshell, which was a fourpiece shell. From buckshot to wadding, midsouth has you covered for all of your shot shell reloading needs. In this article ive compiled a list of places where you can go to get recipes for reloading shotgun shells. Is there some reason to use brass shells over the current plastic ones instead. Im guessing you cant crimp these with a star crimp like you would plastic hulled shells. Over the years, i have had occasion to try many different types and brands of shotguns in a number of gauges as well as reloading and firing many thousands of rounds of 12 and 20 gauge. I recently saw an ad for solid brass shotgun hullscases. When commercial supplies dry up, and storebought ammunition is not. Nice old long barreled shotgunand it weights 2 tons remington model 1889 just like mine the paisley jackalope how old was grandpas shotgun. I was just wondering if there was some advantage over regular shells.
So, the total would be 21 cents per shell, times 25 shells would be abut 5. I could drill the primer pocket out for 209s if required, bit id really. Is it safe for the shotgun barrel and chokes to load copperhead brand copper coated bbs using steel reloading components and reloading data. If we are shooting brass shells in guns with chambers longer than the shells 21. Hulls, wads, reloaders, shot, ammunition and accessories.
Shotgun brass cartridges the firearms forum the buying. The black powder residue inside makes them a bit less. Youll find shotshell reloading presses, smokeless powder, bullets, and brass for sale from great brands like hornady, hodgdon, nosler, rcbs, and more. Imo the reason brass hulls are not used more often is that they force one to either throw the entire shotgun reloading rule book out the window. Shotgun when the revolutionaries came to the ranch, mama elenas authority was shown through the use of the shotgun. Using brass shells made from 303 british cases by colin riley january 9, 2012 updated january 20. I use the priming tool in the press in conjunction with the 12gauge shell holder to prime the cases. Winchester aa assorted color once fired empty hulls, 410 gauge, 212, approx 650 hulls, packed by weight 7. The large variety of components available means you can tailor your shotshell for your particular shotgun and target, whether it be clay birds or hunting small game. Dec 22, 2016 even though our series on defensive shotguns more or less wrapped up earlier this year, we left a lot of ground uncovered. Primers are of berdan type, specific for brass shotgun shells and very different in size of pistolrifle primers. The reason why paper shotgun shells were so popular is because they were much cheaper and a lot easier to make than an allbrass shot gun shell. For the hulls that use riflepistol primers, you need to do a bit of southern engineering. Loading black powder in brass shotshells david scott harper.
Shotshell reloading presses, equipment, tools, components, and accessories. In the cbc shells, the smokeless powder charges produce considerably reduced performance because, in effect, were dumping a 12gauge powder charge in an 11gauge shell. Select a make 1911 2011 accuii accumag accuracy international aero agnstadt arms ak47 ak74 akm american defense mfg american tactical imports amt anschutz apf ar. Nra basic shotgun shell reloading course lesson plans. I found out that shotgun shells are reloadable and i was happy to find out that picking them up wasnt a waste of time. Because of the large id of the brass shells, i doubt they would be good for slugs. Apr 12, 2011 as stated the brass 410 shells takes the same primers ad the 45 lc, a large pistol primer.
Shotshell reloading components at ballistic products. Modifying brass shotgun shells to accept the 209 primer. Claybuster shotshell reloading wads midsouth shooters supply. Shotshell reloading data 12 guage hunting compiled by uncle daves enterprise updated 09102007.
In type, they are very similar to the thin brass shells of dr. You might be able to sell them for a few bucks at a gunshow, but those are available as a user item new today. Shotshell reloaders because of many patented and exclusive features developed throughout. Many waterfowlers hung on to their brass for many years after paper came into popularity. I had often thought about loading some of these for my side by side shotgun. Good, uniform, efficient reloads result only from careful reloading. Check the powder bushing to be sure it is correct for the powder weight recommended. Apr 18, 2020 for brass shells, try going to 11gauge wads for a better fit. Apr 05, 2015 just reloading some 410 shotgun shells. If the brass is rolled or whatever it wears the brass and shortens the life. Ive spent the last two hours online looking for information and my old and new lyman manuals havent anything to say on the subject that i can fin. If your reload crimp is too loose not enough crimp depth, it will hurt ballistic uniformity. Heaths time and the remington shells manufactured into the midtwentieth.
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