So I’m about to dip my big toe into realm of shotgun reloading. The most I’m looking to do is some paper target killing and casual hand thrown trap type shooting from a single barrel and a coach gun.
Thru a great deal I have acquired an early MEC 600jr setup with a pile of bars and inserts and I think a lifetime supply of 00 buck shot and almost full case of primers. With a little cleanup and acquiring a few bits and pieces that are missing (why can’t people unscrew the bottles before they throw it all in a box) it is basically ready for 12g and I have all the pieces to convert over to .410 if I desire.
From all the manuals and references I have looked up I have come to get the general feel of the Kabuki Dance on powders, wads, shot and cards and how specific it gets at times.
For someone getting started is there a training wheels load combination that is more forgiving and isn’t so specific for the combination of components required? Also is there a good all-around powder to start with for the 12g for small numbered shot up to 00 buck, or is that a bridge to far load wise for a single powder?