Matt234 Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Anybody on here reloading 12-gauge cartridges just wondering is it worth it what sort of money do you save? Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 My memories of shooting clays in the '70's was every time there was a holdup on the detail, the holdup was the guy with the reloaded shotgun cartridges. Regards JCS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumbag Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 I'm not sure for clays cartridges you do. I'm going to try reloading for slug and I think perhaps for fancy non-tox you save money but given the volumes I think difficult. Scrummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_fes Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 regrettably currently for 12ga clay cartridges it is not worth the effort of doing so just to try and save money, unless making your own lead shot which even then you may not save any money on clay cartridges. However it is an enjoyable extension to one’s shooting experience. The shortage and significant increase in price of powder and primers is primarily the reason. For other types including slugs and certain non-toxic loads then provided you can buy the powder at a price point that gives a saving on the final cartridge then it may be worth considering reloading. Shotgun cartridges use quite a lot of powder. New primed cases are popular with slug home loaders as it is then an option not to need a reloading press. My businesses has specialised in selling shotgun reloading components for many years and we have never experienced a situation like now as a consequence of the Ukraine war. However we continue to offer customers the best service we can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 Definitely not worth it except for uncommon sizes and loadings Cheers Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham Shooter Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 I used to load various birdshot and slug, now only reload three and a half inch cartridges, regular sizes are at a reasonable price, a RFD near me is selling 70mm seven and a half’s, fibre for £253 per thousand, can’t remember name as never seen this make before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_fes Posted May 3, 2023 Report Share Posted May 3, 2023 1 hour ago, phoenix said: Definitely not worth it except for uncommon sizes and loadings Cheers Bruce not 100% so, for lead shot .410 . 28ga and some 20ga and 12ga are still worth while even at current component prices provided you can actually get the components. If using non toxic shot then again all depends on what it is you are making, no need for it to be uncommon sizes and loadings. Prior to covid/war then it was certainly worth the effort, however we are where we are today. Certainly not worthwhile if you can still buy 12ga clay fibre cartridges at £253 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furyan Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 I only load mainly non tox in 12g 3" and 3.5", Steel homemade Bismuth 20g 2 3/4" and 3" Steel , TSS, Homemade Bismuth . 410 steel ,TSS No Factory loads available yet Cant beat been out on the Marsh with a 410 on the geese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt234 Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 Thanks everyone I'm going to price up the components next week and see where it's going! Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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