reloading 410 shells

[garyfirth]

i need to start reloading my old 410 shells before i end up skint.

my daughter is using them at an alarming rate.

i am confused with all the different stuff.

what primer/powder/shot/wad and how to.

is it better to buy brass shells?

it is confusing as i am a novice.

if you have a tried and tested recipe i would be grateful if you would share it with me.

many thanks gaz

[seeker]

Have a look for postings by 'Sitsinhedges' on this site ... everything from diy kit to loads and so much more than you ever need to know ....

[Floating Chamber]

You have to be careful when selecting powders for .410 bore (known as 36gauge* or 12mm on the Continent). Powders like Vectan SP3, Winchester 296, Hodgdon H110 and Hercules (now Alliant) 2400 were the old faithfuls.

 

The site below is useful:

 

http://www.bordingl.com/zliscia36.htm

 

You will notice that the primers are MEDIUM strength. I use an even 'lower' primer like the M684 and the CX50.

 

Here is an example from the Siarm site:

 

http://www.siarm.it/product_info.php?cPath...127f1c0128931be

 

Tips:

 

It's not worth buying a loading press for .410; you'll end up making scrap.

 

The most useful tool, other than a de/re-priming tool (make yourself) and a roll-turnover tool, is a MEC Supersizer. This is expensive but if you are going to reload quantities, it's essential. This collett tool re-sizes the shell head to factory dimensions in a second.

 

http://www.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&s...sa=N&tab=wi

 

However, there are cheaper ways of re-sizing if you are handy with a lathe.

 

The turnover tools, from Siarm are well worth the investment and give excellent results:

 

 

Wads can be expensive. When you get started pm me, I will help you, and any other PW member out, with .410 wads. H27, H33 and H40

 

*Note: The TRUE gauge of a .410 bore would be 67 gauge!

 

FC

Edited August 12, 2010 by Floating Chamber

[Paul223]

data availiable here

http://www.hodgdon.com/basic-manual-inquiry.html

Follow the links

 

Doing the same at the mo, but thinking of using 303 cases fire formed to the 410 chamber :blink: , i'll let you know how i get on

[Paul223]

out of interest what are you paying for 410 carts ?

[Andy H]

Have a look at previous threads on using the magtec all brass cases.

[Paul223]

Have a look at previous threads on using the magtec all brass cases.

from memory i think there about 25 quid for 25 303 brass will do almost the same length, just needs anealing (easy) and fire forming (also easy and fun :blink: )

[Andy H]

Magtec all brass 410 shells are £ 5-95 for a box of 25 from Peter Lawman in Northampton

[Paul223]

crikey moses so they are, sure midway list them at £25

[Paul223]

They have gone up in price http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage....leItemID=151679 :o

[Brad93]

How do you go about sealing up a brass case?

 

By the way Lyalvale have a box of 25 2" .410 carts for under £5 a box at essex gun

Edited August 11, 2010 by Brad93

[Floating Chamber]

How do you go about sealing up a brass case?

 

Usually a card wad and then a bit of silicone sealant.

[Andy H]

Use a 7/16 .45 wad punch on some thick card and press down onto the shot a punched card disc with a wood dowel and then seal with PVA wood glue ,dead easy.

[garyfirth]

many thanks to you all for your help on this topic.

i have loads to think about

[Floating Chamber]

many thanks to you all for your help on this topic.

i have loads to think about

 

I know what you mean, so have I! (Apologies) I'm about to get into loading fibre .410. Any of you littlegun loaders got any tried and tested loads?

[welshwarrior]

So can you just use a deprimmer/reprimmer wooden dowel and a 45 card cutter with a bit of PVA?

 

Do you need any FAC bits for the pistol primmers for the brass cases?