Reloading

Thailus Mitchell · February 23, 2006, 01:44 PM

New at reloading, need help with which powder is best for reloads for shooting skeet

Leftoverdj · February 23, 2006, 02:40 PM

What gauge?

steve4102 · February 23, 2006, 04:46 PM

If it's a 20ga, you can't beat old "Blue Dot".

Thailus Mitchell · February 23, 2006, 05:36 PM

I have a 12 ga

Poygan · February 23, 2006, 05:46 PM

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.

Rodger Peterson · February 23, 2006, 09:18 PM

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.

Ruger4570 · February 23, 2006, 10:12 PM

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

Thailus Mitchell · February 24, 2006, 08:26 AM

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

Al Norris · February 24, 2006, 09:06 AM

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I found on line where I can order everything but the powder and thats probably a no no through the US mail

Delivered via UPS ground. There is a $20 dollar hazmat fee for any powder up to 48 lbs, IIRC. Unless you are buying quantities, the hazmat fee will kill you.

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.

T-Bear · February 24, 2006, 09:47 AM

You might want to try out:
http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/

They have been the cheapest I have found on the net.

February 23, 2006, 01:44 PM	#1
Thailus Mitchell Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Location: Picayune, Ms Posts: 3	Reloading New at reloading, need help with which powder is best for reloads for shooting skeet

February 23, 2006, 05:36 PM	#4
Thailus Mitchell Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Location: Picayune, Ms Posts: 3	reloading I have a 12 ga

February 24, 2006, 08:26 AM	#8
Thailus Mitchell Junior Member Join Date: February 23, 2006 Location: Picayune, Ms Posts: 3	Reloading 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 23, 2006, 02:40 PM	#2
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	What gauge?

February 23, 2006, 04:46 PM	#3
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,952	If it's a 20ga, you can't beat old "Blue Dot".

February 23, 2006, 05:46 PM	#5
Poygan Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2004 Posts: 125	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.

February 23, 2006, 09:18 PM	#6
Rodger Peterson Member Join Date: December 18, 2004 Location: Nevada Posts: 93	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.

February 23, 2006, 10:12 PM	#7
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	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

February 24, 2006, 09:47 AM	#10
T-Bear Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2005 Posts: 119	You might want to try out: http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/ They have been the cheapest I have found on the net.