bazzab Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hi all. Im toying with the idea of getting set up to re load my 12g cartridges. 2 reasons really save few quid and Id enjoy doung it and knowing carts im shooting are my own. Anyone any ideas what sort of money Lee load all jobbies go for 2nd hand? Had a look around and cant really get any idea. Many thanks. Bazza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 You will not save much. New they are 50 quid. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I load my own and do it to say I made them quiet relaxing ,you can get cheap ones for about 35 nicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Ah ha now ya talking like that price bracket 35 sounds lovely. Thats my train of thought I love doing practical things for shooting. Can imagine its superbly satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 hi bazza , let see if i can sum it up a bit for you , i have been reloading or about a month . i does give you a buzz making your own cartridges . i used to fly fish a lot and dressed my own flies. i have only done 20 bore at the moment, these are some of the things i have learned so far. american powder is dear for a pound tube of american you can get a kilo of europian stuff. cost of powder to be shipped to you is dear cos of hazardous goods . cost about £30 post on top of what you have to pay for powder. primers come under the same rules but they are about £9 to ship to you . there is a place in Italy to buy stuff from like wads in plastic and fiber.and its very cheap even after shipping cost. there is a place in doncaster that does reclaimed shot, its on ebay its about £1.30 ish but you have to collect or get some one to collect for you its only about a size 7 shot .you then need to coat it with graphite powder to stop it sticking together. you need some electonic scales i got some of ebay for about £12 ish. there is loads of data for powder you wish to use . think you should deside what size you want to load and stick to one powder. if you can get your stuff like powder primers and lead shot local that is going to be a big saving . the powder i am using comes from a guy in kent . read this then ask more questions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzab Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Wow that's an amazing reply thank you. In light of that I think ill make some enquires locally to see if I can get stuff. As you say if I have to pay high postage it'll prob end up making it pointless. It doesn't have to give huge savings, in fact id happily do it if it cost a bit more as I imagine it would be very relaxing and incredibly rewarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Most local rfd's stock powder and primers, don't worry about hazardous shipping costs as they may not apply if you can source locally. Shotshell reloading is a great extra addition to the hobby and very necessary in some cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFreddysCat Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Most local rfd's stock powder and primers, don't worry about hazardous shipping costs as they may not apply if you can source locally. Shotshell reloading is a great extra addition to the hobby and very necessary in some cases Very necessary if you use anything other than 12 bore. Remington 10 bore cartridges are about £1.20 each. I can load my own for 59p each. Half price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Most local rfd's stock powder and primers, don't worry about hazardous shipping costs as they may not apply if you can source locally. Shotshell reloading is a great extra addition to the hobby and very necessary in some cases the dealers whack on delivery costs. just buy either in bulk for one delivery cost or buy effectively (group buys or other) most dealers dont stock the right components or some such. i have found mail order the best. i order from FES and john, drives up now and again on delivery runs, its saved me alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Or rifled slug / buckshot in 12 bore Not just a cost saving as with the low number of rfd's nearby I cannot find local stockists For the slug I luckily have next to zero costs as I cast the slug from range scrap, & have the rest of the ccomponents from buying used presses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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