Hi all! I've been doing a lot of reading here but finally decided to just post my own question. A little background, I love my 20 guage shotgun for defense. Love it. My 9 year old daughter or anybody can get off quick, accurate shots with them, they throw a lot of lead, I have always been partial to the 20 guage. I can get 4 shots on target in basically the same amount as 2 shots with a 12 guage. I just have always preferred it. Either way, there arent many load choices for defense out there in 20 guage. Any 20 guage buckshot is sold out now it seems, and slugs are getting scarce( but I have a stockpile of slugs). I'm looking to get into loading my own 20 guage defensive buckshot rounds. I know it takes a lot of research and information, I dont plan to be making my own "recipes" or anything ... just basic "by the book" loading. What do I need to get started with that on just 20 guage shells? I see $60, 20 guage reloading Kits with what I imagine is most everything besides the consumables(powder, wads, primers, lead etc.) Are these kits all I would need to load basic 20 guage buckshot? Im sure the budget kits arent top notch, but do they get the job done? Anybody have a link or suggestion on a kit etc with all I would need (as far as equipment) to get started? I know I will need to buy the powder and shot, was etc for the shells I plan to make, not really asking about that yet. I hate to say it, but I can only see ammunition getting harder to come by in the future personally. It would feel great to be able to load my own while the materials are readily available. I appreciate any advice on a good BEGINNER set up(just the basics, exactly what I NEED to load the 20 guage shells and fire them safely) or any advice regarding my post for that matter. I am on a budget as most of us are, and dont plan on loading other calibers, or HUGE amounts of shells. I could easily keep myself stocked loading 1 shell at a time by hand. I thank you all in advance for any replies! Stay safe everybody!
Jim Brown
Bonez Customs and Collectables