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  1. Getting started re loading?

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Have to agree with Sitsinhedges,Mec 600jnr is a really good press.I brought a leeloadall but only kept it for 2 weeks, the mec is more expensive but is head and shoulders above the lee.You only get what you pay for!. One tip is to buy a universal charge bar for the Mec,again more money but you dont have to have lots of powder bushes and charge bars.All of this equipment comes up second hand from time to time so keep looking.And dont forget the unwritten rule about buying good scales....its a must

  2. Getting started re loading?

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Have to agree with "sitsinhedges"on the points made about costing componants etc, as he says you will not save money buying from "claygame "and the like, as primers ,wads, powder and shot will probablty cost more than shop brought cartridges.There are however other suppliers that are very resonable on their pricing(Peter lawman for one) so shop around ! The time factor to load your own never enters my head,what else would you do on a wet wednesday evening,watch Coronation st. or go load some shells ? No contest!! The outlay cost for the equipment is not lost money,you can always sell it on if you decide reloadings not for you after all,the second hand market for presses etc is good.

    I have only been reloading for about a year and like "KDUBYA" decided to make my own shot(this will help out on costs) and like Kdubya can produce a sweet 28 g load for around £100/1000.(i am in the building game and can source lead fairly cheaply through mates etc)

    The advise given on this forum is mainly good and both sitsinhedges and kdubya know their stuff (not forgetting AndyH) the final choice is yours.All i will add to this is the feeling when you knock down your chosen target with your own homeloaded cartridge is second to none!!!!

    Lastly, the fact you will be using gunpowder and primers must always mean the safety side is the most important,Read up on the subject, ask questions and dont leave anything to chance,buy a decent set of scales.Reloading gives a great feeling of satisfaction ,but never throw caution to the wind.

  13. reloading

    in Bullets, Cartridges and Reloading

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    Hi as you have probably read before, savings on 12 gauge are nominal if any.Small savings are made on smaller gauges and also on heavy loads and fowling shells.If you shop round you can get better deals on componants,european powders are cheaper than american powders ,so compare before you buy!

    Having said that ,being fairly new to reloading i can tell you there is no better feeling than dropping a woodie stone dead with a shell you have loaded yourself!!

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