Reloading 12 gauge slug information

[jock308]

When choosing which slug/wad the following is usefull,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTM5FX_1FJo&noredirect=1

Jim

[Jackel]

DCA 1oz lead ball mold, makes 2 round balls per cast

[BrianS]

I use a Lee 1oz slug mould, Red Dot or Herco and used Magtech shells/cases/hulls.
It's been a long time since I loaded any but 18grains of Red Dot rings a bell! They cycled perfectly in my semi-auto and were quite accurate at up to 50 metres (with just a nipple for a sight ).
The felt wads came from Kranks, they were £4 for 250 so that'll give you some idea how long ago it was

Good luck
Brian

[physeptone]

I use the 1 oz Lee mould.
18.5gn Red Dot
I use a roll crimper that goes in a cordless drill
I got plastic wads and cases in bulk from a friend who sells them

Fantastic and a lovely load to shoot

[Westcountry Tony]

what sort of price does it work out at per cartridge?

Im just weighing up the options

bought a slab of slug, will see me through to probably about middle next year, but its not exactly cheap.

58p each

but Im wondering about the cost of a press, casting equipement etc, probably best to stay buying them, but wouldnt mind being able to shoot more of them if its cheaper to roll your own

[BrianS]

I brought a Lee Load-All 2 press (was £19.95 back then but I think they're still inexpensive) it came as standard to load 12gauge.

Cost each. Geeze , at a rough guess, 25/30 pence each. The only extras I need are the powder and primers because I've 'collected' all the lead and hulls/cases I will probably ever need.

Good luck
Brian

[physeptone]

I paid £23 for the roll crimper. Cordless drill is in my garage!