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Is it worth it to reload 12 gauge shells?
If you’re an avid skeet shooter or waterfowl hunter, you might be wondering – is reloading shotgun shells worth it? Short answer: Reloading shotgun shells requires some upfront costs, but if you have enough time and enjoy the process, you can save money by reloading your own.
How many times can you reload a shotgun shell?
Anywhere from zero (some types are NOT reloadable) to several thousand (full brass Greener shells). Most 8 to 12 times. Quality hulls are usually good for around a dozen loadings.
What are the best shotgun shells to reload?
Winchester AA and Remington STS hulls are the two most common, highest-quality hulls for reloading available today. They have brass heads and durable plastic cases that last for quite a few reloads. You can either buy factory loads and save the hulls or purchase empties from gun clubs or online.
Does reloading actually save money?
Reloading some types of ammo can save you money. Reloading your own ammo costs around $13, so you stand to save a hefty chunk of change. The savings aren’t as significant for other types of ammo, however. In some cases, it may even cost you more to load your own.
How long does it take to reload ammo?
A single stage press can typically reload 100 hulls in approximately an hour. Progressive presses can typically reload upwards of 400 or 500 hulls an hour.
Do you have to resize shotgun shells?
Like in rifle reloading, resizing has not been an issue, nor recommended, so long as you’re shooting them in the same chamber.
Can you reload shotgun slugs?
Simple way to reload slugs at a minimum cost would be to buy target loads. Remove the shot and replace it with a slug of the same weight. Roll crimp and you’re done.
Can you reload Federal shotgun shells?
Yes, they’ll load ok, but only about 3-4 times, if these are the low “brass” or steel hulls. The plastic used on these is really only intended to shoot and shuck just once, but you can load these 3-4 times.
How many times can you reload ammo?
Most handgun calibers can be reloaded almost infinitely although I wouldn’t push my luck and keep it between 10–15 times. Rifle cartridges vary greatly and the useful life of a casing is typically much shorter than in a handgun.
How safe is reloading ammo?
Any mishandling of firearms or ammo can be dangerous. But when the rules are adhered to, reloading ammunition is no more dangerous than operating a kitchen stove. Storing the components requires a bit of common sense, but if you have a safe area, and store gunpowder and primers in a safe manner, there are few concerns.