Interested in getting into reloading

[Swamp Man]

Hey guys am I doing my math wrong? I came up with 583 charges at 12 grain each from a pound of powder,is that right or am I missing something here? I checked the 410 powder and it says 12 grain charge in a 2 1/2 inch 410 shotshell. I was wondering how much supplies I'd need to start reloading and was thinking about starting with 8# but if my math is right I won't need 8# to start off.

[gmsharps]

Mec 600
powder bushings for what charge you want or adjustable shot and powder bar
Lyman shotshell manual
Lyman 505 or RCBS scale ( I would want to verify that the powder bushing threw what it was supposed to do.)
1 25# bag of shot
1 bag of 410 wads
1 box of 1k of 209 shotshell primers (assuming you are going to use win AA cases)
1 lb of powder
Quanity of AA Win cases
I would make a wooden base for the MEC with a small border to catch any spilled shot unless you are more coordinated than I am
Once you find out how much you are going to shoot your 410 modify quanities as necessary. I believe this is most of what you would need.

gmsharps

[warf73]

Mec 600
powder bushings for what charge you want or adjustable shot and powder bar
Lyman shotshell manual
Lyman 505 or RCBS scale ( I would want to verify that the powder bushing threw what it was supposed to do.)
1 25# bag of shot
1 bag of 410 wads
1 box of 1k of 209 shotshell primers (assuming you are going to use win AA cases)
1 lb of powder
Quanity of AA Win cases
I would make a wooden base for the MEC with a small border to catch any spilled shot unless you are more coordinated than I am
Once you find out how much you are going to shoot your 410 modify quanities as necessary. I believe this is most of what you would need.

gmsharps

Spot on post the only thing I would change is the scale, a digital would be good enough and cheaper than the 505 or rcbs scale.

[warf73]

Here is a link for 410 hulls http://www.oncefiredhulls.com/asp-bin/Detail.asp?ID=123

[Crusty Deary Ol'Coot]

Yep Swampman, the 583 is the correct number. 7000 divided by 12.

Crusty Deary Ol'Coot

[Swamp Man]

Thanks guys. I think I'm on the right track to understanding this reloading thing. Crusty Thanks. I thought I was right but beings I've never reloaded shells to me 583 charges sounded like a lot from 1# pound of powder.

[Crusty Deary Ol'Coot]

Ya think that is a lot of loads per LB., wait until you load Bullseye at 2.5 - 5gr per load.

CDOC

[hiram1]

READ THE BOOK .read the book .Did i say read the book.it will save you and your gun .stay safe .

[kenyerian]

I load a lot of 410 for small game hunting and have good results with Lil Gun, 11/16 OZ of #5's and Fed. 410SC wad. Federal 209 primer and federal hulls. If you have H110 it works also . Try this link for loading Data. http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp.

[Swamp Man]

READ THE BOOK .read the book .Did i say read the book.it will save you and your gun .stay safe .

I'm going to read the book before I start but plan on buying everything needed on the same order. I was just getting as much info on what all was needed before placing the order.

[Clinebo]

Midway has presses in stock.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/403...ess-410-bore-3
I half expected them to be out of stock like every thing else is right now.

[r1kk1]

Swamp Man,

There are many shotgun reloading books out there. Don Zutz wrote a very good one. Some books are available in e-book format. Lyman, RCBS, Ballistic Products, and Precision Reloading make recipe books. MEC has the largest assortment of powder bushings available from any company. I use a bushing adapter to utilize MEC bushings in my press. MEC has a very good customer service department.

For brass shotshells, some of the guys here have pointed out ways to be done. CH4D make dies for the reloading press if you want to go that route.

Take care

r1kk1

[DukeInFlorida]

From the perspective of an NRA certified shotshell reloading instructor, I would offer a couple of important facts.
1) shotshell reloading is different than metallic cartridge reloading. You must choose a hull, a wad, a powder, and a shot load, and stick with that. There is no "load development"....
2) the are NRA instructors in your area that teach the Shotshell subject. Check with the NRA site for the list of your local instructors.

[MtGun44]

Here is the cheapest (and slowest) way to get started in reloading.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lee-Loader-4...item1e78013d78

If the link doesn't work, it is eBay item #130862366072

These are good tools, just load shells one at a time, us a plastic hammer instead
of a press.

Bill

[Swamp Man]

Mtgun44 I seen that and put it on my watch list already,Thanks. I was hoping to find a one stop/order site to get my supplies from so I don't have to pay for multiple shipping rates but it's not looking good. There is a Gander Mountain about 25 miles from me I'm going to check there and a few other shops in the area before buying anything online. If I have to place multiple orders I may just put this on hold until this ammo/reloading rush is over.