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Any shotgun shell reloading? #7672710
09/16/22 01:05 PM
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conibearguy Offline OP
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Anyone reloading shotgun hulls during these times with ammo either being through the roof or nonexistent?
I have a bunch of hulls and I can't decide if I should buy a reloader or just sell the hulls.
Opinions?

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672717
09/16/22 01:10 PM
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If they are 16ga I’d buy some. Finding the components can be challenging if you are just starting.

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672725
09/16/22 01:19 PM
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Components seem to be much easier to find now than they were a year or two ago, but the supply has always been there. I enjoy reloading a lot. Mainly for the purpose of loading things you can't buy


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Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672727
09/16/22 01:22 PM
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Components are expensive, but at least I can roll my own. Buy a used reloader, no sense in paying full price when one can find a used one cheap. Facebook Marketplace, craigslist, etc almost always have a few cheap (in my area). Many yard sales/auctions too. Being able to tailor make a load for a gun/choke combo has its advantages.

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672739
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For me the inability to get components has been a real stumbling block. Primers especially.


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Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: arcticotter] #7672754
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Believe I actually might have some 16 gauge. Mostly are 12 and 20 gauge though. Sold my 410 at the SD convention.

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672821
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If you are feeding a one lunger you can reload without a press. Still have to have powder, primers, and shot, though.

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672861
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Components are showing up. Just this past week I got an 8 pounder of Alliant 20/28 for my 20 and 28 ga guns and an 8 pounder of Clay Dot for the 12. Shot and wads have never been a problem and I have a couple cases (5000 per case) of primers. Yes components have taken a real jump in price the last couple of years. Having said that when I started reloading shot shells a 25 pound bag of shot and a one pound can of powder cost me $2.50 each. I did my loading on the livingroom floor with a Lee Whack-a-Mole die set and a rubber mallet. My powder measure was a cut down 30 carbine case with a piece of bailing wire soldered on for a handle. Just today I was in a local shop that had 4 used loaders sitting on the floor looking for a home. Three MEC presses and a PW.

Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7672892
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I'm wanting to but can't find reasonably priced primers. I've been looking for over a year. Yes, I could order them online maybe but by the time you add on the hazmat fee and shipping are you even saving any money over just buying shells?


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Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7673080
09/16/22 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by conibearguy
Believe I actually might have some 16 gauge. Mostly are 12 and 20 gauge though. Sold my 410 at the SD convention.


There is a good market for 16 gauge hulls. The 12 & 20 gauge hulls not so much but depending on what they are, you may find a buyer.


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Re: Any shotgun shell reloading? [Re: conibearguy] #7673117
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You definitely save money on reloading, I reload 20GA. 20ga winchester 3" hulls are rare, but they work so good! Definitely recommend it, go with midwayusa

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