Sticker shock !!!!!!!!!!

[Hornet 6]

Just a quick question
Has anybody got an up-to-date price on Winchester Super X in 28ga.
My local shop is quoting £17.65 per box of 25, and £553.25 per 1000.
Yes that is $35.20 and $1,103.36 (US$)
Seems a little steep to me, but he tells me they are just as expensive in the US, me thinks he speaks with forked tongue.
What do you all say ????

Neil.

 

[wdlsguy]

They are $19.29 per box at midwayusa.com. It's worth it to reload for 28 gauge if you shoot non-trivial amounts of it.

 

[Hornet 6]

Thanks, so the dealer was exaggerating a little.
I would love to re-load, but I have no space to work in.
It looks as if I will have to continue buying cheaper loads, but it still comes to $480.00 a thousand.
Just as well I only shoot clays a couple of times a year !!
Most of the time it's just rabbits and pidgeon.

Neil.

 

[Regolith]

You've got to add in the fact that stuff in the UK costs a bit more, especially if its firearms related. Smaller market, lower demand, increased shipping costs = higher prices.

However, $35.20 a box does seem a tad high.

 

[ArmedBear]

That's why I have a 20 Gauge for my "quick little" gun.

 

[Shell Shucker]

Last fall I was paying $7 for AA. Then the price went to $8.29. Now it's $9.99. I recently bought a box of super sport AA 7 1/2 for $10.88 and a box of Fiocchi Golden Pheasant for $15. On the positive side I now have 5 flats of AA hulls to reload.

 

[ArmedBear]

On the positive side I now have 5 flats of AA hulls to reload.

How is that positive?

 

[Hornet 6]

OK, everybody keeps saying "Roll your own".
So who has pics of a "bare basics set-up" I need to load at most 50 a week.
It must be compact and easy to store, in a small kitchen cupboard.
Oh, and can I reload any used hull, I am am shooting a mixture or RC and
Express roll turnover type, and a few Eley VIP 24 gram crimp tops.

Neil.

 

[kentucky_smith]

More reason why a 20 gauge makes much more sense.

 

[Hornet 6]

More reason why a 20 gauge makes much more sense.

Yes I suppose it might for some, but..........
As I have already had my right shoulder re-built once, and it is now failing again, a 28g is more sensible, and the most damage I can do is fire a 28gram load.
So back on topic please

Neil.

 

[kentucky_smith]

All things being equal (amount of shot and powder, weight of gun) the 20 gauge will have less felt recoil with less pressure developed.

 

[Hornet 6]

All things being equal (amount of shot and powder, weight of gun) the 20 gauge will have less felt recoil with less pressure developed.

Correct, all thing being equal, but I know me, and a 20g with heavy loads will kick !!
That is why I chose the 28g, because loads don't go heavier than 1 oz.

Neil.