If youve altered the shells in any wayusing different sizes of shot or made other. From primers to wads, we are sure to have the shotgun shell reloading supplies you need. Shotshell reloading supplies for all of your shotgun reloading needs. A brief video showing how i reload brass 410 shells and seal them. If you are looking specifically for shotshell data, you will need to scroll down a bit until you get. The components used to make this guide are available from precision reloading and the data is from lightning steel 2nd edition. An example of the correct crimp is what is found on factory loads. Download reloading brass shotshells manual vandenburg. Working with the old guns and ammo of the era is also. Im not sure how these will pattern but will be something to play with especially with the price of. About the only affordable way for the average guy to support a steady clay target shooting hobby is to reload.
Modern brass shotshells are available from magtech, as well as a few other manufacturers. Shop all shotshell reloading components and accessories. In the article there is suggested loading data using. Reloading shotshells is an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend an evening not to mention a great way to save money. Rotate the reloader again to crimp the shells closed, securing the completed shell. From my readings the real issue with brass deterioration in the past was the fact that mercury was used in priming compounds and that reacted with the casingsi believe embrittlement was the primary issue. It doesnt have any listings for all brass hulls surprise but guides online say to follow the load data as usual, as the hulls are much stronger than the plastic ones. 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 use brass hulls in 20 gauge, in my boito a680 aka stoeger uplander in usa.
We have conversions kits from mec and lee, along with shotgun primers and reloading books. From buckshot to wadding, midsouth has you covered for all of your shot shell reloading needs. However, goexs load data specifies fffg pdf, so thats what i used. Reloading steel shotshells the basics nodak outdoors. I currently reload around 600800 shotshells a month and use a hornady 366. Effect of crimp depth on shotshells hodgdon reloading. Loading full brass blackpowder shotshells for turn of the century shotguns. This is one adjustment on a shotshell loading machine that is easy to overlook. I have been reloading shotshells for a while now, but have always just done 2 34 lead shells. I use to be in the shotshell business big time as i shot all. Hulls, wads, reloaders, shot, ammunition and accessories. Shot shell loading instructions using the rocky mountain. We are currently populating the cartridge dropdown menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to. Reloading data get the most performance from federal components by using our carefully developed, highperformance reloading data.
Essentially a mini shotgun shell for your 45 acp semiauto handgun. Good article on getting started reloading shotshells. Loading full brass blackpowder shotshells for turn. The magazines list a number of 12 gauge black powder loads and two 12 gauge smokeless loads both using 118 ounce lead and 18 grains of red dot. Shotshell reloading components shotgun shell reloading supplies. To begin with, it was subsequently learned that the original cbc brass shotshell primer, the 6. Advice on powder for 12 gauge brass shells by bigpete. If anyone has any experience doing this i would appreciate any tips or advice available. Sep 27, 2011 i have been reloading shotshells for a while now, but have always just done 2 34 lead shells. Historical information regarding brass shotshells is found in a variety of older books and catalogs. I ended up just buying 20 boxes of shells on sale and skipped reloading.
Ballistic products shotshell reloading supplies, components. Considering that i have found absolutely no load data for brass shotshells, i wanted to share with you guys what i found regarding brass shotshells in the 16 gauge. This way each pull of the press you are doing up to four different actions. Oct 22, 2012 good article on getting started reloading shotshells. Store them in shotshell trays, widely available at sporting goods stores or other outlets, or just put them back in the old boxes that the shells came in.
Since i am a waterfowl hunter, i decided to reload some 3 steel this year. Im afraid that i have no experience reloading smokeless shotshells, so this article concerns bp or substitute shotshell loading only. Free printable reloading data sheets and box label templates. I found the directions on end time web site on how to fireform brass but i can buy. Jun 06, 2014 kid, yes you can reload brass shotgun hulls with smokeless powder. This is where to find all your reloading components. Reloading brass for sale brass shells ammunition store. These loads feature all black powder and black powder substitute propellants e. Kid, yes you can reload brass shotgun hulls with smokeless powder. Ar15 1911 remington 870 ammunition reloading gunsmithing tools.
Magtech brass shotshells use large pistol primers loading. October 21st, 2015 free printable reloading data sheets and box label templates. In the article there is suggested loading data using smokeless hiskor. After clicking on the above link, either click the picture of the guide on the right, or click the red button to access the manual. Black powder shotgun shells in brass cases blog ostuff. Put a bead on shotgun reloading data hodgdon reloading. Loading brass shotshells with blackpowder the high road. One of the things uncovered in all this is that brass shells can generate higher velocities than paper or plastic, all other things being equal. Aug 16, 2012 about the only affordable way for the average guy to support a steady clay target shooting hobby is to reload. This free form allows handloaders to document their tool settings, bushing size, powder charge, load specs coal etc. Advice on powder for 12 gauge brass shells enough gun. Midsouth shooters offers a great selection of shotshell reloading components for our shotshell reloaders needs.
This assortment of reloading brass for sale includes once fired brass shells as well as never fired brass cases. Beginners guide to reloading ammo 2020 pew pew tactical. Magtech brass shotshell hulls ballistic products inc. Reloading safety reloading ammunition is an enjoyable hobby, and can be conducted safely if certain rules are followed. The brass shells had a larger interior capacity than. Free printable reloading data sheets and box label. If your reload crimp is too loose not enough crimp depth, it will hurt. When choosing wads for brass cases, choose one gauge larger for proper fit. For example, use 11gauge cards in a 12gauge brass case. 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. Shotshell reloading components shotgun shell reloading. Choose your preference today and select between reloading brass shells that were previously fired from. I have been reloading shotshells since i was 10 years old.
I started reloading shotshells primarily because i shoot 28 gauge and. That requires more knowledge and skill, but the brass cases will last virtually forever. Redding reloading is now providing advanced handloaders data sheets in printable pdf format. We are your source when you want to do precision reloading. Oct 21, 2015 free printable reloading data sheets and box label templates. Last fall i priced out what the difference would be in reloading 12 ga 31 188 dove loads. Then select your shell, load type, shot weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. With a little gear and the right components, you can easily take control of your ammunition supply. Brass shotshells old published reports highlighted allmetal shells, this one from a reprint of the alcan shotshell reloaders manual, no. If your reload crimp is too loose not enough crimp depth, it will hurt ballistic uniformity. The sites feature another large pdf with shotshell data.
These are ideal for traditional black powder loads. Costs for reloading 12 gauge shotshells the high road. Data is also available from alliant powder and hodgdon powder co on line. Jun 09, 2016 cowboy action shooting is a lot of fun. Having read up online, ive put together my load from reloading for shotgunners, 4th edition. Using brass shells made from 303 british cases by colin riley january 9, 2012 updated january 20. Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that can. Claybuster shotshell reloading wads midsouth shooters supply. I have a reloading handbook lymans 5th edition to be exact i started reloading these, and they patterned very well. One of the reasons youre a reloader, after all, is so youll know exactly what to expect every time you pull the trigger. I discovered, due to the exceedingly high cost of shot, i could at best save only 2530 cent a box reloading over comparable quality factory loads on sale at cabelas or wmt. In cooperation with magtech, manufacturer of brass shotshells, we are proud to announce the publication of reloading brass shotshells. But the reloading is cheaper than plastic shotshell reloading. Most of my highvolume reloading is done on either a dillon 550b progressive press or on a lee turret press, but when im working up a new load, i do it on a nice compact.
Advice on powder for 12 gauge brass shells by bigpete tue jul 05, 2016 3. Full brass shotshells were introduced in the late 1800s and were fairly popular due to their increased durability and moisture resistance over regular paper shotshells. This is a project i want to under take this winter. Interested in your thoughts, expertise and safety experience. Lets talk brass case reloading for the next three hundred years. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Cowboy action shooting loading brass 12 gauge hulls june. Yes, i really want to know how to load smokeless into 16 gauge magtec brass shells but the two handloader magazines do not deal with 16 gauge brass shells at all. Brownells is your source for shot,reloading at brownells parts and accessories. You folk do one heck of a lot of reloading so i figured that id get the most information from you guysgals than anywhere else.
Crimp depth of a finished shotshell reload is an important dimension to monitor for consistent ballistics and safe loads. A lot of things factor into such events, such as barrel length and diameter, chamber length, atmospheric conditions, powder brand and grade, wad column and so forth. It also has reloading data for pistol and rifle loads. This manual was written by famed industry expert mr.
Working with the old guns and ammo of the era is also part of it. Some guys like to, or have to if their scattergun is a nonstandard gauge, get their brass from a local machinist. I would agree that mec products seem to work for a fair price. Certainly as more people get into cas, the ranks of bp shooters grows as well. Here is a link for reloading them with black powder but there are.