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I am contemplating getting into shot shell reloading. I have a range near me with an abundance of spent shells. I have a fair amount of metallic reloading experience, but have never loaded a shot shell.
I am not looking to load target and birdshot loads as it is far cheaper and less labor intensive just to buy the 100 round box from Wally World. However, I think savings can be had with respect to buckshot and slugs.
Please feel free to weigh in on your suggestions.
Is there anything I need to be aware of such. Can shells that once fired birdshot be used for slugs and buckshot without issue? Are there any kind of nuances such as "don't use those shells for this reason or that"? Are all shot shells primed with the same type of primer/are there different primers as in metallic reloading (boxer vs Berdan)?
Any help and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.
I am not looking to load target and birdshot loads as it is far cheaper and less labor intensive just to buy the 100 round box from Wally World. However, I think savings can be had with respect to buckshot and slugs.
Please feel free to weigh in on your suggestions.
Is there anything I need to be aware of such. Can shells that once fired birdshot be used for slugs and buckshot without issue? Are there any kind of nuances such as "don't use those shells for this reason or that"? Are all shot shells primed with the same type of primer/are there different primers as in metallic reloading (boxer vs Berdan)?
Any help and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.