hatsanmad Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hi guys im looking into starting reloading primeraly for steel for geese and duck. The press thats in my budget is the lee loadall 2. But my question is can i do anything on it so that i can reload my 3 1/2 inch shells that i use? Thanks hatsan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Not really, as would need major work, only loader that I am aware that fits bill at a reasonable cost is MEC Steelmaster....... at about £270ish Might be work asking anyone if they have one locally that you could borrow or buy secondhand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshooter Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I load 3 1'2" on the Lee load all with no problem. You do need a crimp finisher which you can get for about £20 nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) I load 3 1'2" on the Lee load all with no problem. You do need a crimp finisher which you can get for about £20 nowadays+1 At op... Seek guidance. Edited September 10, 2015 by cookoff013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshooter Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 As an alternative use new cases and just rto them. A standard 86mm Cheddite or Fiocchi trimmed to 83mm will produce a nice rto cartridge that will cycle through any 3 1/2" gun. You will have to weigh the powder and steel whether you are loading in a press or rto ing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Ok cheers guys. As i am new to reloading can i use any primer ect with a type of powder? Also i have heard people talk about the hull what is it? Planning using either alliant, hogdon or winchester powders as there whats easier for me to get hold of. Any tips help to set up advice on good recipes for me to try. Thanks again hatsan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Try and get a copy of Lyman Shotshell Reloading Handbook 5th Edition and give it a good read. The Hull is the empty cartridge case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Cheers mate will try and find one thanks matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicdmb Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Off the top of my head you can alter the size of cartridge a Lee Loadall will produce by loosening a screw on the back and setting the height required. I use mine mainly for light loads for the kids to use but remember reading how to set it up, here this explains for 3" 3.5" will be similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks mate. Im struggling to find any data to use for the alliant steel powder. Just orderd 10k of steel shot but thats all iv orderd as it would be pointless me buying primers and wads if there not suitable or safe for the load im doing. Which will be loads of 42gram steel #1-3. If anyone could offer or are possably willing to share a good recipe or point me in the right direction i would really appreciate it. Many thanks hatsan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/powderlist.aspx?page=/reloaders/powderlist.aspx&type=2&powderid=15&gauge=12 Try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Cheers mate. But whats confused me now is the recipe states to use a fed209a primer. But my issue is the only primers i have on option are remington 209, cci shotshell. So would i be able to use one of them in place of the fed209a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB1954 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 You need to accept that for reloading shot shells you have to use the components in the recipe, you cannot swap components around. If you have the Lyman 5th Ed you will know it is repeated several times in there. If you pm me with the components you have I will see if I have a recipe, I can also tell you where to get components you don't have. If you look on Stalking Directory you will find some Loadalls for sale for not a lot of money. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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