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SHR970 · April 16, 2014, 08:42 PM

What Dreaming and BigJim said x10!

I started with some experiments in mind where the 12 and 20 gauges were concerned. I don't have a high dollar set up and don't load for volume. However, I can load a 20 gauge 2 3/4" shell with 12 #1 buck pellets using a published recipe. Good luck finding THAT on the shelf at WallyWorld.

Did you know that #1 Buck also sits three in a layer in a standard shot cup for a 12 gauge? And guess what...12 makes a 1 1/8 oz load. And they pattern very well to boot.

Reloading for the shotgun can be rewarding depending on what you are trying to get out of it. If all you want is to save some money on cheap trap shells for a 12 gauge you are out of luck. If you want to save money on a 410 / 28 / 16 gauge you can and will easily. If you want to tailor a great round for a particular gun you absolutely can.

Just my $.02

April 16, 2014, 08:42 PM	#10
SHR970 Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2011 Posts: 1,427	What Dreaming and BigJim said x10! I started with some experiments in mind where the 12 and 20 gauges were concerned. I don't have a high dollar set up and don't load for volume. However, I can load a 20 gauge 2 3/4" shell with 12 #1 buck pellets using a published recipe. Good luck finding THAT on the shelf at WallyWorld. Did you know that #1 Buck also sits three in a layer in a standard shot cup for a 12 gauge? And guess what...12 makes a 1 1/8 oz load. And they pattern very well to boot. Reloading for the shotgun can be rewarding depending on what you are trying to get out of it. If all you want is to save some money on cheap trap shells for a 12 gauge you are out of luck. If you want to save money on a 410 / 28 / 16 gauge you can and will easily. If you want to tailor a great round for a particular gun you absolutely can. Just my $.02