Tres Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Is it worth it financially to start reloading shotshells? I prefer to shoot high quality powder out of my shotgun so I've thought About reloading. Would like some input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 3, 2016 I don't at the moment but been thinking about doing it for turkey and predator loads. My turkey loads cost about $40 for 10 rounds. Be interesting to see what a shot shell loader says! Following Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted October 3, 2016 I used to, but with the price of lead, it is cheaper just to buy them. If you are serious about it, check out bpi, ballistic products Inc. Nothing but shotgun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted October 3, 2016 Yes it's definitely worth it. Especially if you can get good deals on lead and hulls. I load 28 gauge for about $3.50 for 25. That would normally cost me about $11 a box. I can load 12 gauge a little cheaper if I get free hulls. Getting a good deal on lead is the most important factor in saving money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted October 3, 2016 I've been reloading shot shells for about 45 yrs. I reload 12,16,20,28, and 410. The subguages are where you really save money. Also if you want ultimate performance, you'll save even more. All of my loads move at about 1300fps with all the different gauges, I standardized on this velocity for all my shotgun shooting. So buying the same load in a factory offering, if I can find it, costs extra. I shot sporting clays, trap and skeet over the years. So that's another plus. If you're doing any kind of volume shooting you'll save exponentially! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tres Report post Posted October 3, 2016 The only reason I want to reload is for upland and waterfowl hunting. I shoot a 20ga for quail and dove and like high brass and quality powder so it isn't cheap buying boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L Cazador Report post Posted October 4, 2016 High brass or 1oz loads in the 20ga are a good reason to handload. You can load your favorite load into a high brass or low brass empties, and you can also load special loads like #4 buck for predators. For waterfowl you can also do tungsten or bismuth shot at a heck of a price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bpursell Report post Posted October 10, 2017 I know nothing about reloading, but the cost of 10g buckshot is making me look into it. Anyone reload 10g? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
