cockatoo Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Well guys i bought a lee loadall i wanted to make some carts for pigeon shooting but im so confused with it all that im to scared to even try dont no wot hulls to use powder plus the everything else.dont no wotvto do now.any info would be nice to simplyfie it abit if there is any thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 It may be a good idea to invest in a reloading manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Do a search on here, plenty of good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Go on youtube and watch the hours of videos on there till you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Thanks guys i do as u all say.before i try doing it my self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) Firstly get hold of "The ABC of Reloading." Read it through at least twice. The Lee Load-All 2 does produce good quality cartridges as long as you take your time and, above all, stick to your recipe. Get hold of a set of digital scales. MTM do a good set (DS-750). Make sure you can Tare them to get the weight as you go. Once you are ready to start, find a supplier near you that you can get ALL your supplies from at one time. The nearest one that I know of near you is Clay and Game in Hull. They will also give/sell you a recipe for your chosen powder. I don't know if that is near enough to you. The reason I say this is because if you have to get powder and primers by mail order then you are going to have to pay HazMat carriage costs of around £30.00, hence find someone within driving range or get together with someone else near you to share the go-go juice cost. Personally, I use FES Kent and drive down to get powder and primers with a mate. Shot and wads I get through mail order if I run out as I can't get down there for the cost of postage. Reloading is not a black art but you must be aware that you are dealing with explosives so take your time and again, stick to your recipe. With regards to powder, I would suggest using Vectan AS. It's a European powder and works well. Find a supplier for it as it is half the price of American powder. Nobody makes powder in GB any more. If you can't get it around your way then you will have to go with American powder. Empty cartridge cases can be picked up at any clay ground. Ask them first though. Be picky and try to stick to one brand. You need 70mm hulls but you can ignore any other writing on them regarding shot size. I use Fiocchi FBlue hulls as I find they seem to reload better. Make sure you pick them up when they are dry. The last thing you want is water under the bottom wad. Try to avoid those hulls with plastic in the base where the primer goes as they can be difficult to pop the old primer out from. Let us know how you get on and any problems you have, and you will have some. Best of luck. Dave Edited October 6, 2015 by Uncle Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 i was same as you visited clay and game best thing i ever did the man couldnt have been more helpfull sorted me out with all i needed sold me what i needed nothing else can recamend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thank u guys for your infoand i will do as u said ive just orderd a manuel.and wen i have a good read i may have a trip up there.thanks again great site this buy the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propercartridges Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 my grandfather used to say it costs you nothing to watch and listern the only advice I would say is get in with someone who will basically take you to their spot and show you be carefull and follow the load data Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks for that i dont no anyone close to me who does it but i will keep my ear to the ground thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks for that i dont no anyone close to me who does it but i will keep my ear to the ground thanks. The basics of reloading are very easy to grasp. Read your manual and you will find it straightforward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Ask on here. I'm sure there must be someone near who would be prepared to show you the ropes if you are desperate. Start off with Clay shells, they are the easiest. Then you can progress to pigeon shells. Decide what you want to fire and go from there. Remember the important rule, STICK TO YOUR RECIPE. Once you have experience you can start to build up loads but that is in the distant future once you understand the effects of pressure. Just stick to the recipe. If it says 1.4grms of powder then use that. Plus or minus 0.1grm is OK but NOT plus or minus 0.5grm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thank u Thank u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Find a empty hull that the Lee will reload nicely and stick to the one brand even the ones made by the same manufacturers can be different internal base wads it sounds like a mine field but once you get started it all becomes apparent but above all don't stray from the recipe stick to it to the letter a grain here and there makes a vast difference just use common sense you will be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks for info update is i bought a book on reloading 5th addition one. great book spoke to clay and game and he his dropping me powder and shot plus primers oh and i also bought a mec size master and to save on post he is going to drop them off as he will be passing i must say its verey good of him.let u no how i get on wen it comes next week. Thanks again everyone. Edited October 16, 2015 by cockatoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 You should be fine keep us informed on you're progress with pics if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Yes as soon as it comes and i set it up il take some pics.and hopefully u can give more advice thanks. Edited October 16, 2015 by cockatoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted October 16, 2015 Report Share Posted October 16, 2015 The first time I fired my own reload I held the gun away from my face expecting nuclear oblivion to be unleashed...........I was pleasantly surprised when it went bang and hit the target Read up and stick to your procedures and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Welcome to the mystic world of the cave dwellers. It's a great addition to your hobby. I assume they are giving you some recipes to make up shells. I assume by your post, you have no young inquisitive hands going into all the drawers and cupboards but to be on the safe side, keep the powder and primers separate, preferably in locked cupboards. If you can sort yourself out a man cave where all your reloading is done. I mounted my press onto a chunk of MDF so I can clamp it to the desk when needed. Make yourself a simple tray that it can sit on to catch any powder and shot that get spilt, and you will spill some but the tray will catch it. If you have **** pile carpet or a very open weave carpet on the floor, I would advise getting a chunk of offcut vinyl to go on the floor under the area you are using so you can get up the powder and shot You will inevitably spill. Best of luck and let us know how you get on. Don't forget we all had to start somewhere and learn. There is a wealth of information and experience on here and the only stupid question is the one you haven't asked. Don't be afraid to ask. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam1e Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Go on youtube and watch the hours of videos on there till you get the idea I agree with Vince. Then buy a reloading manual to make sure you get the loads right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks guys still waiting for it at this moment in time. I have bought a 5th edition manuel wich im anout to read the second time. Im sure i will still have plenty of questions to ask and yes itcwill come with recipe.i will keep in touch thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well guys my mec size mater came to deliverd buy stephen from clay and game camexwith powder primers wads and recipie he also showed me round the mec great guy.thanks again now get ready for questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well guys my mec size mater came to deliverd buy stephen from clay and game camexwith powder primers wads and recipie he also showed me round the mec great guy.thanks again now get ready for questions. Get some photos up when you've made a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 WE ARE WAITING FOR PHOTOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoo Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Will do forgive me if i dont rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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