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Putz463 - Yes to the reclaim being sold at Redlands. They are putting it in plastic tubs now because they ran out of shotbags. Wts are closer to 24 lbs but it is still a bargain.
I mainly shoot at ...

Brewster11 - I hope you share the results of your patterning with the reclaim shot, especially how those patterns compare to the ones you get using new shot. Be sure to shoot at least 5 patterns of e ...

Yes, the Supersizer is safe to use on loaded shells because there is nothing pressing on the primers. I've used it on loaded 16, 20 & 28 ga shells when I'd forgotten to use the Supersizer before ...

What I use are "Inside Calipers". some of which have a dial, but mine don't. They are spring loaded and are expanded or contracted by a screw adjustment.
It takes a little practice to feel ...

Thanks for the input guys. Judging from what you said and what I've found on some other forums I don't think I'll have any worries using these older primers. The data I have from the Lyman 3rd Editi ...

I recently acquired some older 209 primers: 100 Alcan 220 Max-Fire and 521 Federal 209 (not 209A) primers. I've got data for the Fed's (Lyman 3rd Edition) but I've never used the Alcans. (I think t ...

Thanks for the input Bigblue. I was able to locate the 2-15/16" pin at a local gunsmith shop. I've already got the gun reassembled and will use it tomorrow.

I need to get some information (hopefully facts) about Rem 870 Firing Pin lengths. I have an early 20ga Wingmaster that I inherited from my father. Being an early 20ga it is built on a 12ga frame. ...

I've been using Win572 powder for over a year now in 16, 20 and 28 ga loads and really like it. The loads are 1150 to 1200 fps for all my gauges. The only negative comment I have is that it is super ...

I would recommend getting the BPS for two reasons:
1. Steel compatible choke tubes (needed for waterfowling).
2. The fact that they come with choke tubes.

I have a 16ga BPS w/26" barrels a ...

Max-Stroke.
Thanks for your input. Most of what you said I already knew (e.g., picking out the shot and powder with thin sharp tools and the use of a heavy grease) but your info on other greases was ...

Another thing I like about using the Supersizer is that you don't have to worry about shot or powder getting inbetween the crimping fingers. I think we've probably all had problems with shot or powde ...

In my area of SoCal new shot has been almost impossible to find, and it goes for ~$50. But I have been able to get good quality and clean reclaim shot for $32 a bag. I use it for my weekly skeet and ...

Thanks for the replies guys! I suspected that they were Cheddite hulls but I didn't have any to compare them to.

Does anyone know for sure what type of hulls are used in the Challenger shotgun ammo that's made in Canada? My local range has them available in 12 & 20ga and I've asked them to see if they can g ...