first reloading attempt. Questions.

superfast61821 · October 22, 2007, 02:25 PM

I loaded up some 12ga empties i had lying around with approx 30grns of herco. and put in a shotcup and 8 32cal lead roundballs on top.
Let's just say it really thumps. I have a 18.5" mossy pistol grip and the muzzle flash was huge.
I want to know if this related to the type of powder or the amount used?
This was the only time i have ever reloaded before and i don't want my next attempt to be my last. Are there ways to spot overpressure in a shotgun load like in brass cartridges.

Scorch · October 22, 2007, 06:19 PM

Making up loads is not the best or safest way to learn reloading. If you are going to relaod shotguns, get a loading manual for shotgun shell reloading. It will specify what cases work with which shot cups and what powder charge with a given shot charge. Until you do that, please refrain from experimenting. I understand it is exciting, but you could seriously injure yourself or others.

benighted · October 23, 2007, 10:52 PM

+1

You really need reliable load data before you blow yourself up

October 22, 2007, 02:25 PM	#1
superfast61821 Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2006 Posts: 112	first reloading attempt. Questions. I loaded up some 12ga empties i had lying around with approx 30grns of herco. and put in a shotcup and 8 32cal lead roundballs on top. Let's just say it really thumps. I have a 18.5" mossy pistol grip and the muzzle flash was huge. I want to know if this related to the type of powder or the amount used? This was the only time i have ever reloaded before and i don't want my next attempt to be my last. Are there ways to spot overpressure in a shotgun load like in brass cartridges.

October 22, 2007, 06:19 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Making up loads is not the best or safest way to learn reloading. If you are going to relaod shotguns, get a loading manual for shotgun shell reloading. It will specify what cases work with which shot cups and what powder charge with a given shot charge. Until you do that, please refrain from experimenting. I understand it is exciting, but you could seriously injure yourself or others. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

October 23, 2007, 10:52 PM	#3
benighted Junior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Posts: 11	+1 You really need reliable load data before you blow yourself up