Buckshot reloading > Reloading

Posted: 3/20/2015 12:39:15 PM EDT

Probably a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. Would it be safe to buy a 100 pack of target loads, open them up, and replace the birdshot with the same weight of buckshot and buffer and recrimp with a Lee press? If not, why?

I've always thought this would be a cheap way to get a lot of buckshot cheap. But don't reload for shotgun so I don't know if it's a good idea. Since I really don't NEED 100 rounds of buckshot I'm not planning to do this. I'm just curious.

Posted: 3/20/2015 2:28:33 PM EDT

[#1]

I have tried to open crimps on some reloads I screwed up on. Ended up cutting the shell and getting the pellets and primer back. Crimps are tough to open IMO. I would buy four boxes of Spartan buckshot (100 rounds) and keep that.

Posted: 3/20/2015 3:55:20 PM EDT

[#2]

Why not just load buck shot from scratch instead?

I plan on venturing into shotgun reloading sometime in the future since I already cast I can make up buckshot and slugs cheap.

Posted: 3/20/2015 4:24:56 PM EDT

[#3]

It is possible. But it will be a major pain, trust me.

You are FAR better off from the standpoint of money, time, and effort buying THIS.

Posted: 3/20/2015 9:43:38 PM EDT

[#4]

I figured there was a reason this wasn't a common practice. Now I know why.

Posted: 3/20/2015 10:10:13 PM EDT

[#5]

They make specific buckshot load manuals, and IIRC the load books

State not to load buck or slugs w birdshot data. Not sure if it's really

safe to do what OP proposes.

Posted: 3/20/2015 10:24:56 PM EDT

[#6]

Lymans 49th edition has load recipes for buckshot, very

specific to primer, hulls, wads, powders, and pellet size and count.

This is what I used when loading any shotgun ammo.

sdshooter..........

Posted: 3/20/2015 11:06:48 PM EDT

[#7]

You are much better off starting from scratch when loading buckshot.

Posted: 3/21/2015 8:50:11 AM EDT

[#8]

gks452:

I'd send you a Lyman 49th edition on shot shell reloading free

if you would pay for the shipping. IM me, I'll try to look for a reply

on Monday evening. Let me know either way though, please.

sdshooter................

Posted: 3/21/2015 11:30:29 AM EDT

[#9]

Already stated, start from scratch. Shotshell load data is not as forgiving as metallic cartridge reloading with regards to swapping out powder, wad, or shot charges. If a recipe calls for exact amounts, there's little or no room to play with it.

Posted: 3/21/2015 1:00:13 PM EDT

[#10]

I have two component supply companys I deal with.

http://www.precisionreloading.com/cart.php#!c=13 and http://www.ballisticproducts.com/

Reloading shotshell will not save you money over that of buying commercial loads. Buying shot is expensive and will negate any cost savings you might have in mind by switching the shot. I picked up a MEC reloader at a garage sale and have

been doing #4 buckshot for my yote rounds because of the availability issue in my area. As for switching the shot, I wouldn't do it because the wads and hulls are made for specific shot, powder, accuracy, spread, and pressure.

Posted: 3/21/2015 5:34:55 PM EDT

[#11]

Get into casting and roll your own. Its about the easiest reloading there is. I use a Lee press from the 60's. It was my grandpa's. Design. Hasn't changed and it's cheap

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