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Offline Greatwhitehunter

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What do i need to start reloading 12ga and 20 ga's
« on: April 09, 2007, 02:32:18 PM »
want to start any1 have a list of what i need to start so i can buy it also any info or any hints to get me started


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Re: What do i need to start reloading 12ga and 20 ga's
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007, 07:27:01 AM »
You should purchase two reloaders since switching them from 12 gauge to 20 gauge and readjusting them for proper crimps is not an easy task. You'll need a scale to weigh powder charges. You'll need shot and powder bars and powder cups for the load you will be loading. A reloading manual for load recipes is helpful although load recipes are available on the internet from the powder manufacturers. A funnel to pour shot and powder into the bottles is very useful. That will pretty much get you started and if you really get into it ther's always additional things that come in handy.
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Re: What do i need to start reloading 12ga and 20 ga's
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007, 08:40:03 AM »
One thing to be aware of is that shotgun shell reloading is not like metallic reloading where you can experiment. In shot shell reloading you find a recipe and stick to that recipe exactly with no substitutions. I have found that the first chapters of the Lyman manual cover this in good detail. ;D

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Re: What do i need to start reloading 12ga and 20 ga's
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2007, 11:13:40 AM »
thx yall i am buying 2 loaders