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    Danny Abear

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    No help needed, just asking. I load 410 for me and a couple bro in laws Judge and 20 ga light loads for the grand kids.
     
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    jdaige33

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    I am thinking about getting into it this year. I would like to reload them mainly for duck and goose hunting, which I do on average 3-4 times a week. I don't expect to save money from it at all but it seems like a great hobby and maybe I will be able to get better performance from the shells vs. cheap factory loads. Any tips from the experts on where to start and good places for information/reading?
     
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    Danny Abear

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    Lyman shotshell reloading manual has the most info, along with several online sites; shotgunworld.com has a very good forum. Powder is still hard to come by.
     
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    dougstump

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    I've had excellent results with the Lee mold for 1 oz 12 gauge slug. With both the Remington 870 Tactical or Kel Tec KSG, 2 liter water bottles don't stand a chance at 100 yards.
     
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    I'm just starting to get into shooting clays. I've thought about saving hulls in case I get more serious about it and start reloading. It seems like lead shot has really gone up in price, though.

    Also, what would be a better press for a beginner - MEC 600 jr or Lee load all? These two seem to come up the most on internet searches
     
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    Danny Abear

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    MEC 600jr used on ebay around $75 or new around 150, Lee new around 60. I have 1 lee and 2 mec, the lee is a toy compared to MEC
     
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    dad-e-o

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    I reload 12 & 20 gauge bismuth for ducks and geese and 28 and 16 lead for dove and quail because I can work them up for less than store bought. 12 & 20 Sizemasters, 16 & 28 600jr - all MEC.
     
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