How much for a box of shells? - The Firearms Forum

Jake · 01-15-2010, 11:35 PM

I was wondering how much you shotgun shell reloaders are loading a box of shells for. I am using noblesport primers, claybuster wads, aa hulls, 17.5 grains of red dot and 3/4 once of homemade lead shot in a 12 gauge and loading for $1.59 a box. My shot maker is homemade from a cast iron skillet and only one dripper. It's slow but it works quite well. Anyway was just curious on the cost.

Terry_P · 01-16-2010, 08:32 PM

http://www.trapshooters.com/rlcalcadv.htm

I use this calculator.

Mine comes up to $3.59 a box with the shot cost approaching $2 a box for 1 1/8 oz loads so we are close on the other components. My hull costs are 0 as I pick them up at the range.

01-15-2010, 11:35 PM	#1
Jake V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 176	How much for a box of shells? I was wondering how much you shotgun shell reloaders are loading a box of shells for. I am using noblesport primers, claybuster wads, aa hulls, 17.5 grains of red dot and 3/4 once of homemade lead shot in a 12 gauge and loading for $1.59 a box. My shot maker is homemade from a cast iron skillet and only one dripper. It's slow but it works quite well. Anyway was just curious on the cost. __________________ Definition of gun control: USING BOTH HANDS AND HITTING YOUR TARGET!!! -->

01-16-2010, 08:32 PM	#2
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: How much for a box of shells? http://www.trapshooters.com/rlcalcadv.htm I use this calculator. Mine comes up to $3.59 a box with the shot cost approaching $2 a box for 1 1/8 oz loads so we are close on the other components. My hull costs are 0 as I pick them up at the range. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle