lewj Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 as above . what do you need and how much is everything going to cost you .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 You need to be far more specific, what you want to reload and how much of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 well for starts for clays so 7.5 shot,,is it worth it.? just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 well for starts for clays so 7.5 shot,,is it worth it.? just curious They are the least worth it of all. You will struggle to buy components for the price of cheap clay cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 well what about for birds and rabbits.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 well what about for birds and rabbits.? With a lot of hard work you can make them cheaper once you've got the press etc, but you do it for the journey not to try and save a few quid. It can actually be as enjoyable as the shooting along with being a new skill to master. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 good,when i ncant be shooting i love doing anthing shooting related,,when i get older and get my sgc i wiil look into geting the stuff, how much is for the press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Start looking now and you might find a lee cartridge press cheap, I have never used one but its a cheap way of starting. You won't save money on buying game and clay loads, if you progress to shooting geese one day you may save a bit. I have a redding press but I only reload cartridges as I was given the press and 30kilos of shot,then luckily I bought 4kilos of red dot cheap as a mate was having a clear out. Best way to save a few quid on game/clay loads is to get a few mates together and buy a 1000 at a time plus you will not have the expense of the reloading kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) Reloading is, perhaps, only a viable option for shooting obscure shotgun gauges eg 8 bore, 10 bore. It isn't worth it for general shooting 12g .410 at size 5,6,7 etc. As previous posts have said get together and buy in bulk. It is worth it if you are shooting firearms. Edited June 5, 2011 by ricko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 As a rough guide to start off, you can buy a Lee Loadall for £45 or so... I bought an old (but virtually unused Classic Lee Loader - The 'handtool' type loader') which, whilst probably slower to use, seems to make very nice reloaded carts. Got that off fleabay for around £25. Powder...........................£32.00 approx per lb Primers..........................£4.00 approx per 100 Wads.............................£8.00 approx per 500 (fibre) Cards if req.....................£10.00 approx per 500 Once fired hulls.................£FREE Shot.............................£DEPENDENT ON TYPE ETC I bought mine just for having a go, really, and I wanted to make up some buckshot rounds as I had some shot lying around. It certainly won't work out much cheaper loading yourself especially after you've factored in your time, but it's satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) im paying 3.4p per primer £17 lbs powder 2.5p fiber wad 2.9p plastic wad £0-£2 per kg shot top card and nitro card home made Edited June 5, 2011 by fruitloop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 whats the price per cartridge in general? it doesnt make too much sense becos some loads have 20grains of powder others have 30 grains.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 i`ve just noticed your age is 16 years old. i would seriously suggest you find someone to teach you. it is hard to justify as there is no savings and huge expenditure. at 16 years old thats alot of money. if you lived closer, i`d love to teach you. can i make a suggestion.... read up on reloading for shotshells. lyman 5th is great. apart from that "good luck". we are always here to give advice. it may not be what you want to hear, but there are decades of experience here. some specialise in lead shot, steel, and "other". cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thats probably the best advice of all, unless your fortunate to have someone around to show you the ropes the best investment you can make is in books, books on shooting, books on reloading. Keep a look out on ebay and see what comes up, having a bit of knowledge of shooting stance, swing,taking the shot and guns in general will give you a flying start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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