Where to start?

[londonercsecse]

So: thinking of starting reloading with zero experience. So far this is my plan: to get The ABC`s Of Reloading, buy a Lee Load All2 12g, supplies from my local RFD. What else? Do I miss anything? Any advice welcomed! Thx.

[phaedra1106]

I assume by the Load All 2 that you're wanting to load for shotgun?, unless you're loading the more expensive type of cartridge (slug for PSG, steel for ducks, high geese etc.) or have a free supply of lead it's cheaper to just buy cartridges. There's a forum called Pigeon Watch which has loads of info on reloading cartridges for hunting etc.

I reload slug for PSG, it works out around £39/100 (£9.75 x 25) so a good saving on shop bought slug loads.

[saddler]

Further savings can be had by casting your own slug & using once fired cartridges.

My reloads are less than half the cost of Jeffs...

Better books are the Lyman 5th edition and the Rick Sapp book on shotshell loading.

[Dangermouse]

I'm not a fan of the ABC of reloading - I think the last time I wrote that it caused some disturbance in the force.

It was the first book I bought but I quickly learnt that the contents were already available to me, either from the isnstructions that came with the kit i bought or from manufacturers own web sites.
You tube is also a great source.

Borrow one if you can before buying and see what it offers you,

DM

[londonercsecse]

Thx for answers! Member on pigeonwatch, of course i meant shotgun cartridges. Would do it for heavier, game cartridges. No slugs (yet). Would reuse own shells. Not sure about lead or stell supply, casting. Any further advice on these,pls? Why are the other books better than the ABC one?

[phaedra1106]

FES in Kent is one of the recommended suppliers for components, haven't used myself them as I only load slug which I get from Siarm in Italy.

http://www.feskent.co.uk/reloading.htm