I just decided to buy the lee reloading press on ebay. And I plan on reloading for 12 gauge. I have some green dot, HS 6 and Unique powder that I can use for the rounds.
But since I have never reloaded but one shotgun shell. I do have a few questions.
When you make a load with say 2 3/4 inch shell. Is it safe to assume that a Remington and say a Winchester 2 3/4 shell are made to the same or similar tolerances. Like they are in rifle and pistol rounds. Where for example a .38 special brass case is the same. For the most part across brands. And can the same be said about the primers. Are 209 primers for example about the same across brands. . So I did a little research and it seems that they are not completely interchangeable. So I am assuming going the route of published data and getting exactly what is printed may be the best route.
Also, what about the wads same type for buckshot and birdshot?
It also seems like the weight of your projectile is the most important thing. IE if you have 12 grains of powder you shot something that weighs 1 1/7 of an oz. (hypothetical) Regardless, if it's buckshot, birdshot, slug etc. (please any body reading understand I am a total beginner when it comes to reloading shotgun so do NOT take this as any form of advice).
Just like when I first got into reloading rifle and pistol back in 2013. Now there is another shortage of components. So I think my first rounds will just be light birdshot loads or the like. Or maybe I will cast some buckshot rounds.