Shot shell

praetorian97 · March 12, 2012, 11:18 PM

Anyone ever try reloading the Rio Royal Shot Shells or the Sellier and Bellot Shot Shells?

BigJimP · March 13, 2012, 01:54 PM

No, I have not tried S&B ....but a few of the guys at my club have tried to reload some Rio's ( a variety of their hulls) with mixed success. But there are recipe's out there on the Rio's at least.

In general, I think its fair to say the hulls on the Rio's tend to be brittle ...and you'll be lucky to get 3 reloads or so out of a hull. One buddy at my club - loads them one time and then tosses them out.

In comparison ...a Remington STS or Nitro hull ...in a 12ga or 20ga will easily last for 15 or more reloads.

Personally, I'd suggest you stick with a Rem or Win hull...and find the Rem hulls a lot easier to use.

praetorian97 · March 13, 2012, 03:18 PM

Thanks Big Jim.

Its going to be a few months off before I start loading my 00 Buck rounds but I wont waste my time saving Rio Hulls.

SauerGrapes · March 13, 2012, 06:10 PM

If you can get your hands on the Remington Gun Clubs, they load as good as any and are plentiful around my parts. i've used them for years as do most of the reloaders I know.
Most of the european hulls are not worth the trouble.

oneounceload · March 13, 2012, 08:23 PM

Rioa are straight-walled and need the proper wad, typically a Gualandi or similar

March 12, 2012, 11:18 PM	#1
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	Shot shell Anyone ever try reloading the Rio Royal Shot Shells or the Sellier and Bellot Shot Shells?

March 13, 2012, 06:10 PM	#4
SauerGrapes Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Location: S.E.PA. Posts: 920	If you can get your hands on the Remington Gun Clubs, they load as good as any and are plentiful around my parts. i've used them for years as do most of the reloaders I know. Most of the european hulls are not worth the trouble. __________________ NRA member, DCF&S member, PAFOA member, USPSA member, NSCA member R.I.P.____Murphy

March 13, 2012, 01:54 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	No, I have not tried S&B ....but a few of the guys at my club have tried to reload some Rio's ( a variety of their hulls) with mixed success. But there are recipe's out there on the Rio's at least. In general, I think its fair to say the hulls on the Rio's tend to be brittle ...and you'll be lucky to get 3 reloads or so out of a hull. One buddy at my club - loads them one time and then tosses them out. In comparison ...a Remington STS or Nitro hull ...in a 12ga or 20ga will easily last for 15 or more reloads. Personally, I'd suggest you stick with a Rem or Win hull...and find the Rem hulls a lot easier to use.

March 13, 2012, 03:18 PM	#3
praetorian97 Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 455	Thanks Big Jim. Its going to be a few months off before I start loading my 00 Buck rounds but I wont waste my time saving Rio Hulls.

March 13, 2012, 08:23 PM	#5
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Rioa are straight-walled and need the proper wad, typically a Gualandi or similar