Shotgun Shell Reloading Made Easy: A Beginner's Tutorial
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- Learn the essentials of reloading your own shotgun shells in this beginner-friendly tutorial! We'll guide you through each step of the process, from gathering materials and equipment to safely assembling your custom loads. Whether you're new to reloading or looking to refine your technique, this video covers all the basics to get you started on the right foot. Reloading your own shells can save you money, improve your shooting accuracy, and give you a deeper understanding of your ammunition. Join us and discover the rewarding hobby of shotgun shell reloading!
Don’t stop making videos this was very helpful thank you
thank you for the nice response!!!
Thank you from Libby MT.
Thanks Libby for your response. what a great place to live!!!
Arguably the best reloading video I’ve been able to find as a beginner. Thank you!
Thank you for your nice comment. It is greatly appreciated.!
This was a great video. Thank you for being so clear and to the point. My new daughter in law likes to shoot sporting clays which is a great reason to start reloading.
Thank you so much because comments like this make it worthwhile doing the videos!
Your reloading room looks like mine. I have Mec 600 jr mark 5 in 410ga 28ga and 20 ga. And a size master in 12 ga. My rifle press is a RCBS RC 2.
Great video! I'm planning to start reloading shotgun shells and appreciate your video.
Hope this video helps you!!!!
You don’t need to apologize and thanks for getting back to me I will try Mec.
thank you i just bought a loader today so i could start reloading.
Great video very informative thanks
Thank you so much. I appreciate it!!!
Point out the swiveling crimp on the mecs. That’s really what makes them better than that cheap box one. Self aligning crimping. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you!!!
@@OldMontanaWisdom1 no problem. I had to clean mine not long ago actually cause it was sticking a bit. Turned it upside down and filled it half way with the ol trigger group cleaner. Lighter fluid. Took a drill with a pad on it and just spun it one way then the other and drain and give it a shot of ether upright, then refill and repeat a couple times. Like new again. If you ever have that problem.
Thank you so much for this video. Very knowledgeable.
I to started loading back in the late 60’s on Mec. I jumped 600jr in the 70’s and early 80’s moved to 9000’s 12 20 and 410. My problem and question is last fall I was loading #6 shot in 12 gauge AA hulls and the shot was hanging up in the drop tube. I have loaded #6 many times before and probably even 5’s sometimes and never a problem never had a problem. Any suggestions?
I have not experienced this problem, but I have heard of it on the 9000 with larger shot. Mec has a technical help department and I would try calling them. I have always used a 600 for larger shot. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner!!!!
If you add a MEC #751E to the press, you won’t have to push the wad guide down every shell. It will keep it down when you slide the bar to drop powder. Just one less step 👍
thank you for the advice. I will check it out!!!
Tremendously appreciated, thank you!!
Glad I could help chaz!
well done sir, thanks from a newb
Thanks
No problem
@oldmontanawisdom1 This is a great video I am new to reloading shells and I am reloading for clays. How do I know what wad I need. Is there a universal wad that works on federal Fiocchi Winchester I just see all kind of different info on it. And from this video your probably the only person that I feel like knows what there doing.
If you are loading for clays you probably want a 1 or 1 1/8 oz load. The wad you use strictly depends on how much shot you are putting in the shell and what hull you are using. Some hulls are shallow and some deeper. You can use filler wads on the deeper hulls but I wouldn't go there as a new reloader. There is a little bit of cross over on wads and hulls but not much. You have to look at a reloading book like Lyman Shotshell. I would not use Fiocchi hulls because they have a slightly different primer pocket size and primers for their hulls are not readily available. Federal hulls are OK but you almost have to use a Federal type wad. I use Winchester AA or Remington STS because you tend to get more reloads out of the hulls. I tend to use my Lyman Shotshell books a lot because I am loading for a lot of different applications and tend to use a lot of different wads. Find yourself a hull you like, a wad that matches and a powder you like and can readily get like Red Dot, Clays etc and stick with it.....
I have a MEC 600 jr Mark 5 and am wondering how I can change the amount of powder and shot in it. It has the dials on it that are confusing
I have never used one of those charge bars that you have but they seem to have dials on them to dial up shot charge or powder charge if I’m thinking of the right set up? Mec has a technical service that would be really helpful for this issue….. I have had a couple of friends that have changed from this type of bar over to the standard Mec bars have the powder inserts.
@@OldMontanaWisdom1 yeah. I have 3 other machines with the regular mec bars that I haven't gotten to messing with
@@OldMontanaWisdom1 At a minimum you will need a reloading scale. The dials allow you to vary the volume of the powder/shot cavity hence the weight of the powder/shot charge.
Once you think you have it dialed in, double check your charge wights. Manipulate the machine as you would during the loading process. How you push the charge bar back and forth, and work the press handle all have an effect on the charge weight. Consistancy is important to getting repeatable charge weights.
I'm new to loading 12g. This video really helped me thank you so much question I seem to get powder that falls out of charge bar as I'm switching it and gets all over bench not a lot but like a sprinkle. Is that normal or is there a seal I can replace and any idea how to change it I got mec jr 600. From 1982 I believe
There is a grommet and brass bushing that go on the powder side of the reloader where you screw the bottle in. Both are available from Mec or other reloading shops. Install the brass spring bushing and the grommet on top. This should help stop this issue.....
@@OldMontanaWisdom1 thank you
@@NicklisFamilyAdventures In case you haven't figured it out or for others who may have the same question, the brass washer goes on the powder side with the flat side of the washer on the charge bar (dimples facing up). The rubber washer goes on next. Even when installed correctly, you may still get a little seepage with high density powders like Hodgdon's Titewad. With bulky flake powders like Alliant Red Dot, Green Dot, Blue Dot, etc. there will be almost no seepage.
@jamesp739 thank you were do I get the washers ?
@@NicklisFamilyAdventures They are available from the press manufacture. You need part #100304G for the rubber gromet and #100304W for the brass washer. They are cheap enough that I would buy two of each just to have a spare set. I would also suggest downloading the owner's manual if you don't have one.
What about resizing?
Most Mec reloaders resize the brass hull and punch out the primer on the first station. It is adjustable too depending on the height of the brass on the hull. The only one I have used that does not is the 650 Grabber. If you are using on of these Mec sell a single hull resizer....
I am so sorry I missed this question! Most of the MEC Reloaders have a sizing die on the machine. Typically station one. The 650 progressive does not….
How to buy it?
I’m sorry, but I don’t understand your question? To buy what?
Do you resize the heads?
I would go to Ballistic Products or Precision Reloading or maybe Midsouth Shooters Supply.