February 23, 2006, 01:44 PM | #1 |
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Reloading
New at reloading, need help with which powder is best for reloads for shooting skeet
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February 23, 2006, 02:40 PM | #2 |
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What gauge?
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February 23, 2006, 04:46 PM | #3 |
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If it's a 20ga, you can't beat old "Blue Dot".
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February 23, 2006, 05:36 PM | #4 |
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I have a 12 ga
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February 23, 2006, 05:46 PM | #5 |
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I used 700-X mostly but Red Dot should work as well. Always consult good, current reloading books and cross-reference between several sources if possible.
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February 23, 2006, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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If you are just starting out I would recommend using WST, Winchster Wads, and Winchester primers. The reason I sugest this is that you can download the Winchester Load info and get comfortable with reloading good ammunition. Then swap components using Lyman's book and develop your pet load. By the way, for targets I use Clays Powder.
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February 23, 2006, 10:12 PM | #7 |
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Red Dot, 700 X, Clays etc.They all work fine. I use Promo because it is considerably cheaper than anything else out there and it goes bang every time. I probably shoot in excess of 10,000 shells a year and this amounts to quite a savings, especially since primers and shot keep escalating in price
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February 24, 2006, 08:26 AM | #8 |
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Thanks, Now all I have to do is find someone around here that sells reloading supplies. Most of the gun shops blew away during katerina. I found on line where I can order everything but the powder and thats probably a no no through the US mail
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February 24, 2006, 09:06 AM | #9 | |
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I get my powder from http://www.midwayusa.com My last order was for an 8 lb canister of Titgroup (104.99), Varget (125.99) and H4831sc (125.99). Add in the $20 hazmat and $9.99 shipping this still made my purchases cheaper than getting it anywhere else. By the pound, it worked out to: Titegroup = $14.38 Varget = $16.99 H4831sc = $16.99 Next order, I will double the Varget and H4831sc. Savings will be a little more. |
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February 24, 2006, 09:47 AM | #10 |
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You might want to try out:
http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/ They have been the cheapest I have found on the net. |
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