So you guys were right. After only a month of modifying shells I picked up a reloading press.
I picked up an MEC Sizemaster.
I am currently casting my own soft 1oz Lee slugs and will be casting my own buckshot from wheel weights.
I hope to have as few components on hand as possible, I have a few questions:
1) Is there a cup/wad that can be used for both Lee 1oz slugs and buckshot?
2) I have read about using slightly undersized OO buck in a standard cup, which Lee mold would that be?
3) I want to load reduced recoil loads for both slug and buck, where can I find data on reduced recoil loads?
Here is where things get a little trickier. I have a much more limited component source compared to the US.
I have on hand material for slugs/buck
Locally the only range pickup hull I can find worth reloading are Remington Gun Clubs.
Locally the powder carried is Alliant and locally primers are CCI 209 shotgun
Wads/Cups are pretty much just Winchester with a few Remington
I have searched online and in a few manuals but I can't find reduced recoil published data.
Can you guys help me find published data and let me know which Lee mold I need for Buckshot so it fits in a standard cup/wad that can also be used with Lee 1oz slugs
Thanks
Any you all were right... Was only time until I got a press. I think I held out a full month almost.