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Reloading 12 bore cartridges is it worth it?


Matt234

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  • 1 month later...

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.

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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.

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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

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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

 

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