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Survivor15 |
Reloading shells?
Dec 13 2009, 12:19 AM EST
I was wondering if there was any way to reload a normal shotgun shell, and if so, how many times can it be done?Do you find this valuable?
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SGT629 |
1. RE: Reloading shells?
Apr 15 2010, 10:42 AM EDT
You can reload regular shotgun shells just as much as regular bullets. The brass behaves the same. The plastic may need replacing after a while due to tearing or degradation. I've seen paper shells used but they seem to jam more.
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John_234 |
2. RE: Reloading shells?
Apr 15 2010, 9:21 PM EDT
"You can reload regular shotgun shells just as much as regular bullets. The brass behaves the same. The plastic may need replacing after a while due to tearing or degradation. I've seen paper shells used but they seem to jam more. "It's because paper retains water and swells, as well as expanding very easily compared to brass. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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SGT629 |
3. RE: Reloading shells?
Apr 20 2010, 6:57 PM EDT
right, but if you keep your ammo can dehumidified, they'll be fine...until you need to use them. so I guess in the long run, paper isn't a good idea.
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Renegade50 |
4. RE: Reloading shells?
Apr 24 2010, 3:04 PM EDT
Yes shotgun shells can be reloaded. Usually you can get about ten reloads out of a shell before the folds in the plastic degrade far enough to cause crimping ( the folding over of the mouth) problems and you start to get buldging of the base. back in the 1970s and 80s my father and I shot trap and sheet competatively. Reloading our shells was the only way we could aford the massive amounts of ammo we went through. You can buy reloading supplies from USA Midway, and many of the outdoorsman type stores like Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops
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