I've been a metallic cartridge reloader for about 2 years. I decided to go into shot shell reloading because I enjoy reloading. I know it's not economical or even necessary these days, but here we go.
I purchased a cheap press. I have some wads. I have ordered shot.
Then, I stopped after reading the Lyman 5th Edition manual.
It's shocking to see some of the pressure differentials when using same components, different hulls. Or, same components different primers. Makes me really, really pause.
So, I have access to Cheddite primers. I can't find any others at this point. My LGS has some Federal but is a thief and asking way too much for 1K.
I'm interested in target loads at this point, but want to load for pheasant, dove, and other upland bird in my area.
If I look at the Lyman manual and just go with what they have for Cheddite 209's, then it seems I can't get the powder or the hull. I can only get bits and pieces of each loading before I am stumped.
Do I call the powder company and say, "Hey, I have everything but the correct primer for your data, can I use primer xxx?".
I thought component availability was bad in the metallic cartridge world, but this arena is even worse. Any advice on how to proceed safely from you veteran shot shell reloaders is greatly appreciated. I'm not asking for specific load data, just how to proceed to safely construct one with what I have and can get under current market conditions. Thanks in advance.
I purchased a cheap press. I have some wads. I have ordered shot.
Then, I stopped after reading the Lyman 5th Edition manual.
It's shocking to see some of the pressure differentials when using same components, different hulls. Or, same components different primers. Makes me really, really pause.
So, I have access to Cheddite primers. I can't find any others at this point. My LGS has some Federal but is a thief and asking way too much for 1K.
I'm interested in target loads at this point, but want to load for pheasant, dove, and other upland bird in my area.
If I look at the Lyman manual and just go with what they have for Cheddite 209's, then it seems I can't get the powder or the hull. I can only get bits and pieces of each loading before I am stumped.
Do I call the powder company and say, "Hey, I have everything but the correct primer for your data, can I use primer xxx?".
I thought component availability was bad in the metallic cartridge world, but this arena is even worse. Any advice on how to proceed safely from you veteran shot shell reloaders is greatly appreciated. I'm not asking for specific load data, just how to proceed to safely construct one with what I have and can get under current market conditions. Thanks in advance.