Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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some steel wool and clp ought to get them in fine shape
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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I have loaded pickup loads of shotgun shells on Mec presses. They are a very good press.
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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did you get a set of powder and shot bushings?
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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The press on the right appears to have a universal charge bar on it , that's something that you'll learn to love after you get into shotgun reloading !
If you don't have a sturdy bench to mount them to a C clamp and a picnic table can be you're friend . Don't let anyone convince you these loaders aren't top shelf . I also have two just in case.
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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Funny thing is I never shoot shotguns lol like at all reckon it's the lords way of saying it time to get on of them Walmart specials I keep seeing lol That is exactly why I haven't used mine recently -- about the only thing I shoot are skeet/field loads -- cheaper to buy ------- IF they are available. That being said I was almost to the point of reloading a few until I found some I was willing to pay for. When I was in HS i figured I could reload for about 3.50 per box -- when I could buy (on sale ) for about 4.00 I quit reloading.
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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This is bent. Must pull handle down b4 sliding bar!!!
Last edited by GROUSEWIT; 08/08/21 09:13 AM. Reason: Add info
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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Those are great tools to have right now. Nowadays everything shotgun is unpredictable. Your machines aren't intended for large amounts for target shooting; but, rather a box or two at a time. You can load: - buckshot for those wild boars
- light lead shot for birds
- steel for waterfowl
- magnum lead for the fox in the chicken coop
- the list goes on
More people are getting back into reloading since the latest shortage has nearly doubled the cost of shotshells. That assuming you can even find them to buy. As a side story, I was about the only guy out of a couple hundred in one of my gun clubs that still reloaded. They had no reason to; they could buy factory shells for a song. The reason I loaded is my wife loves to shoot, but, is very recoil sensitive due to a shoulder injury. I make her up ammo that is danged near recoil free, and still breaks birds. Customization is the name of the game for those machines. I have a feeling that is right up your alley.
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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I got 3 them on my bench in basement. Bought the 20ga loader when think I was 15-16 not sure any more. But it's loaded probably thousands of rounds. I also got two in 12ga one set for 2 3/4 one set for 3 inch. I've had both them well over 30 year now too. They have more than earned their keep. I haven't loaded more than few shells since price spread got close for factory. I have thought more about messing some with mine since the ammo shortage. also after Danny's post while back about loading slugs or single ball. Anyways clean them babies up and enjoy.
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Re: Anyone reload shot shells
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Funny thing is I never shoot shotguns lol like at all reckon it's the lords way of saying it time to get on of them Walmart specials I keep seeing lol a word on shotguns don't buy turkish guns just because of cost , most have no standards or parts other than maybe choke tubes , they are basically disposable guns if you break it there are not parts to order or scab off other guns , they change the models and who imported them with what config often. a Mossberg Maverik 88 would be a better choice at about 250 because they have stayed the same and most of the parts of Mossberg 500 compatible a 500 or 870 used is great if you can find them or even buying a new 500 about 320 dollars for the basic 26 inch barrel field gun. shorter barrels are easier to carry and your not giving up much if any velocity. unfortunately many manufactures don't do choke tubes in shorter barrels 18-24 inches choke tubes are nice , very nice they let your one gun do a bunch of different things , shoot different loads if I had to pick just one choke full would be it and it was common for most every farmer around here to have a full choke barrel shotgun back before choke tubes were common. not all choke tubes are the same , the extended tubes just seem to make a nicer pattern , which makes sense since you got a longer distance to change the constriction. you don't really know what your gun with your ammo and that choke will do until you pattern it but there are enough videos out there of chokes with different loads you can get an idea. shooting clay can get addictive
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