taz24 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) I can understand the reasons why you would load cartridges yourself. But the problem I have is. The other week I tried to put used cart's in my gun and found I was unable to do so because the cartridge base had been expanded too wide to sit in my guns chamber. I asked if this is normal and was told that yes that is the case even with cartridges shot from your own shotgun. So how do you home loaders go about ensuring that all the cartridges can be used in your gun? How many times realisticly can a cartridge be reloaded. Cheers taz. Edited February 12, 2008 by taz24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 You must 'Resize' the case. Just as important as adding powder wad and shot. Restores the case to original factory loaded spec. Ask our good friend Floating chamber for more advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 taz, also, most shotgun reloaders will use 'low brass' shells as they are much less likely to expand to the point of not being able to use them. You don't need a brass head, so why bother with resizing a 1" piece of brass when a 1/4" piece will do? thanks, rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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