Ferret Master Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi, I started reloading for my 20 bore recently under the guidance of 'Floating Chamber' from this forum using a Lee Load All. I loaded a batch under his guidance over the telephone of 24g clay loads and these seem to work OK! So, I have moved up to a 26g load. A BIG THANKS TO A VERY HELPFUL CHAP! I took a few pictures this afternoon in my garage showing the process. The loading press will be attached firmly to a bench soon but the Workmate will have to do for now. Start with an empty case. Place the sizing die over the shell. Put the cartridge in station 1. Pull the handle down. This will re-size and de-prime the shell. Close up of the sizing die on cartridge. The de-primed head and sizing die. A bad picture of me placing a primer in the priming pocket. Pull down handle. This pushes off the sizing die and seats the primer. The primed case. Move the case to station 3. Drop the powder charge. Insert the card wad and push down until it is seated against the powder. Insert the 12mm fibre wad. I then use a 6mm felt filler wad and another card wad. All 3 are shown at once for photographic purposes. Push the wadding down. Drop the shot charge. The shot in the cartridge. Place in crimp starter with a inward fold of the shell facing the front. Pull the handle down to start the crimp. Move cartridge to shell holder. Pull down handle. The finished cartridge. The crimp. Wow that's long! Hope you guys can see what's happening as the camera isn't very good. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 they are good photo's! and nice work man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I like it, couple of questions How much do those machines cost and the the materials? How long you been doing this? And is their a saving by making your own? Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Well done FM! Those crimps look good! Do the shells 'chamber' easily? CAREFUL NOW! SAFETY CATCH ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will check later. I have 5 bits of homework in for tomorrow including 2 large bits of coursework, these really are the best days of my life... FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 UNDER SUPERVISION PLEASE! CORRECT FM! BARRELS OFF. Place a ruler or flat edge across the chamber mouth and make sure you can see a bit of daylight between the shell head and the chamber. The straight edge must not wobble or rock over the shell head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi So what are the initial costs for getting yourself set up and what sort of price does a box of 25 cost you to make this way ? Interesting but i think i maybe a little nervous doing this, although the FIL use to load his own donkey years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikkamark Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Great pics does the machine drop in a set amount of powder?And is it difficult to control the different gramms of lead ie can it load 28gm 30gm ect without much hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I like it, couple of questions How much do those machines cost and the the materials? How long you been doing this? And is their a saving by making your own? Thanks for sharing You can get them from eBay or Tim Hannam (advertises in GunMart) Current price is around 40 quid. Components can be picked up cheap from 'failed' reloaders! Ask around your club. Try Claygame for components. The big savings are in 20g, 28g and .410. WARNING: Reloading is a passion! No great savings will be made loading 12 gauge, unless you make your own lead shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Great pics does the machine drop in a set amount of powder?And is it difficult to control the different gramms of lead ie can it load 28gm 30gm ect without much hassle? The press comes with a whole host of bushes (measures) for powder and shot. The shot bushes are in ounces: 7/8 (25gram), 1 oz (28gram), 11/8oz (28gram).... all the way up to 46gram magnum. The powder measures are in cubic inches: .095, .108, .128, .134, .148, .155, .163 etc Example: .148 'drops' 19.3 grains of Vectan A1 36 into the shell. .134 'drops' 16.5 grains of Vectan A1 into the shell. TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF POWDER. THERE'S A LOT TO LEARN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayward Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Floating Chamber you the daddy of reloading lol ,Great pickys Ferret Master i will soon be having a go @ reloading any chance of a guide at some point plz a few links to help source consumables http://www.thegunshop.co.uk/reloading.htm http://www.claygame.freeuk.com/ http://www.siarm.com/ http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/ebrowse.exe/b...tring=+9315+*** http://www.kwacs.org.uk/Cartridges.htm a few parts can be sourced very cheaply from the USA NOT POWDER AND PRIMERS but wads cards etc have a google even with postage great deals can be had shot is the biggest outlay unless you can make your own there is much info on this inc home made drippers and littleton shot makers this itself requires a certen skill but im deff no expert and it can be dangerous as can reloading so i suggest a lot off reading and advise is sought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopy bunny blaster Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will check later. I have 5 bits of homework in for tomorrow including 2 large bits of coursework, these really are the best days of my life... FM i know exactly what you mean by the coursework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will check later. I have 5 bits of homework in for tomorrow including 2 large bits of coursework, these really are the best days of my life... FM i know exactly what you mean by the coursework English out the way now, just got ICT to do then I have history homework, maths and science. YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 But what a great feeling when the work is done and you can go and play! (Reload and shoot, that is!) FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Great write up, very interesting and informative :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Great write up, very interesting and informative :unsure: Nice one FM - if a picture says a thousand words you just saved me a lot of time reading - cheers, spot on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbithunter Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Great pics FM :unsure: can i ask is there a limit to how many times you can reload a shotgun cartridge . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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