Reloading .410 shotshell suggestions
02-21-2007, 09:29 AM
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Reloading .410 shotshell suggestions
Now that my two boys are going to start shooting in the buckaroo class for cowboy action, it appears that I am going to have to start reloading 410s, for a little while at least until they move up to a 20 gauge. They already shoot a 20 to hunt with, but in a double and in SASS competitions, we'll stay with 410 while they can. At around $9.50 a box, those suckers are expensive!! Almost twice as much as a box of 12 gauge AAs. I can get target loads for about $6.50 a box when ordered by the case, but when you add in shipping, it still stings.
So, I will probably reload some.
I can get a new MEC 600 for about 95 bucks and I know that is a good deal and in about 20 boxes it would pay for itself. But, is there any other way? I already have 3 different reloading machines and I really don't want another different one. I have seen some 600s on ebay, but they usually go for $75 to $85 bucks. I would rather pay $95 new than $75 used myself. I can get Magtech brass 410 shells pretty cheap, is there a way to resize them? If they are shot out of a Stoeger double, would I really need to resize them?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hank
So, I will probably reload some.
I can get a new MEC 600 for about 95 bucks and I know that is a good deal and in about 20 boxes it would pay for itself. But, is there any other way? I already have 3 different reloading machines and I really don't want another different one. I have seen some 600s on ebay, but they usually go for $75 to $85 bucks. I would rather pay $95 new than $75 used myself. I can get Magtech brass 410 shells pretty cheap, is there a way to resize them? If they are shot out of a Stoeger double, would I really need to resize them?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hank
02-21-2007, 11:09 AM
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RE: Reloading .410 shotshell suggestions
I have never loaded shotshells that are completely brass, so I cannot comment on resizing them. I have loaded regular plastic .410 shells on a MEC 600 JR, though. MEC makes a decent machine, and mine worked really well.
One recommendation I have for loading .410 shells is to stick with components that work. There is little room for error in putting a .410 shell together, since the wads do not have a cusion on them. Once you find a hull, wad, and powder combination that produces nice crimps, stick with the exact components. No substitutions.
One recommendation I have for loading .410 shells is to stick with components that work. There is little room for error in putting a .410 shell together, since the wads do not have a cusion on them. Once you find a hull, wad, and powder combination that produces nice crimps, stick with the exact components. No substitutions.
02-24-2007, 09:37 AM
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Typical Buck
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RE: Reloading .410 shotshell suggestions
Ahankster,Check this site out for brass .410 loads.www.endtimes.com I use .303 brass with lrg pistol primers and .444Marlin dies to size them/knock out the primers. Buy a 100 lot of new win .303 British brass as they can be fire formed then reloded with the .444 dies.I believe .44mag dies work too.Good luck.........Harold PS you won't wear these out
