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oneounceload · October 7, 2010, 02:11 PM

First, you cannot use the same press for 12 gauge and metallic reloading. MEC makes very affordable single stage shotshell reloaders that turn out a quality round every time, and the 600 Jr, used, can be found in many places for about $50-$75. Then you'll need recipes to match the components properly. Reloading shotshell really pays off for non-standard loads and when you buy components in bulk. If you're not shooting too much, it might be better to just buy the wally world stuff or catch a sale at Dick's or other similar big box sporting goods places.

You WILL need a scale for both metallic and shotshell reloading, and manuals for both as well.

READ the stickies at the top, read the past threads, read the manuals like those by Lyman.

The overall process is not rocket science, but it does need to be done properly to avoid dangerous situations.

Good luck!

October 7, 2010, 02:11 PM	#4
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	First, you cannot use the same press for 12 gauge and metallic reloading. MEC makes very affordable single stage shotshell reloaders that turn out a quality round every time, and the 600 Jr, used, can be found in many places for about $50-$75. Then you'll need recipes to match the components properly. Reloading shotshell really pays off for non-standard loads and when you buy components in bulk. If you're not shooting too much, it might be better to just buy the wally world stuff or catch a sale at Dick's or other similar big box sporting goods places. You WILL need a scale for both metallic and shotshell reloading, and manuals for both as well. READ the stickies at the top, read the past threads, read the manuals like those by Lyman. The overall process is not rocket science, but it does need to be done properly to avoid dangerous situations. Good luck!