Shotshell reloading - The Firearms Forum

tracker77 · 03-23-2010, 06:08 PM

I am considering buying a shot shell re loader, I think I can get the Mec size master for $199. I know I will need shot ,powder, shells ,wads,and a re-loader book. What else will I need??

Freebore · 03-23-2010, 08:00 PM

The Sizemaster pretty much covers the actual loading process, but I would suggest also getting a good powder scale for verificaion of powder loads, you may also want to decide what loads your are going to use and pick up powder bushings/charge bars that match your loading data.

A nice accessory is the MEC case stacker, its a handy item to have if you re-use your shell boxes

muddober · 03-23-2010, 08:29 PM

tracker: I just wanted to share my experience with you and that is I stopped reloading 12 gauge shells years ago because I found that buying the componants and having to deal with it all, it was far cheaper to buy shells when you can find them on sale. The same thing can be said for 20 gauge as well. I still load for 10 gauge and if I shot a lot skeet and was shooting a 28 gauge or a 410 I would probably reload those because they cost almost twice as much as 12 gauge shells. When I was loading I had what was then the state of art Ponsness Warren, and even at its high rate of shells per hour it worked out there was not enough in savings to ever pay for the machine.

Ron

howlnmad · 03-23-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tracker77

I am considering buying a shot shell re loader, I think I can get the Mec size master for $199. I know I will need shot ,powder, shells ,wads,and a re-loader book. What else will I need??

Primers would help.

tracker77 · 03-24-2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddober

tracker: I just wanted to share my experience with you and that is I stopped reloading 12 gauge shells years ago because I found that buying the componants and having to deal with it all, it was far cheaper to buy shells when you can find them on sale. The same thing can be said for 20 gauge as well. I still load for 10 gauge and if I shot a lot skeet and was shooting a 28 gauge or a 410 I would probably reload those because they cost almost twice as much as 12 gauge shells. When I was loading I had what was then the state of art Ponsness Warren, and even at its high rate of shells per hour it worked out there was not enough in savings to ever pay for the machine.

Ron

Yeah Now that I am pricing everything I am seeing that ,Thanks Muddober

JLA · 03-24-2010, 08:59 PM

If you load 12 16 or 20 ga. you wont be disappointed with the LEE load all 2. Theyre inexpensive and easy to use. It sux they dont make one for .410

03-23-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
tracker77 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 6	Shotshell reloading I am considering buying a shot shell re loader, I think I can get the Mec size master for $199. I know I will need shot ,powder, shells ,wads,and a re-loader book. What else will I need?? __________________ Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state. Thomas Jefferson -->

03-23-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
Freebore V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 265	Re: Shotshell reloading The Sizemaster pretty much covers the actual loading process, but I would suggest also getting a good powder scale for verificaion of powder loads, you may also want to decide what loads your are going to use and pick up powder bushings/charge bars that match your loading data. A nice accessory is the MEC case stacker, its a handy item to have if you re-use your shell boxes

03-23-2010, 08:29 PM	#3
muddober Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,436	Re: Shotshell reloading tracker: I just wanted to share my experience with you and that is I stopped reloading 12 gauge shells years ago because I found that buying the componants and having to deal with it all, it was far cheaper to buy shells when you can find them on sale. The same thing can be said for 20 gauge as well. I still load for 10 gauge and if I shot a lot skeet and was shooting a 28 gauge or a 410 I would probably reload those because they cost almost twice as much as 12 gauge shells. When I was loading I had what was then the state of art Ponsness Warren, and even at its high rate of shells per hour it worked out there was not enough in savings to ever pay for the machine. Ron Last edited by muddober; 03-23-2010 at 11:23 PM..

03-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Shotshell reloading If you load 12 16 or 20 ga. you wont be disappointed with the LEE load all 2. Theyre inexpensive and easy to use. It sux they dont make one for .410 __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!