Shotshell reloading

[skeet]

Yeah Mr 16..I was gonna point that out but then again some people don't want the bother of multiple powders.. But I have always kinda been cheaper is better..especially if you reload a lot of different loads. Thanksfully I only have about 30-or so different powders...Then there is the shotshell powders.. Actually I also use a LOT of unique in shotshell loading(20 and 28 ga) mainly cause I don't really load 12 ga much any more.. In fact I am going to a skeet shoot this weekend and hope I sell 4 12 ga reloaders..especially the Spolar..also selling a couple 20 ga machines.. Another good mid range powder for shotshelss is 800X and Blue dot does almost as well. Been going through the powders here and have found almost 50 lbs of 12 ga powders..Somebody must need 'em more'n me

[dovehunter]

Originally Posted by skeet

...some people don't want the bother of multiple powders...

That's been my philosophy where shotshells are concerned. I like keeping things simple. All 3 of my loaders - 12, 16, & 20 - are all set up to throw one load based on UNIQUE. These loads have all worked great for me on doves for years (which is the only thing I shoot using reloaded shells). I figure if it works, why complicate things by changing it? Also, at least at the places where I buy my powder, I haven't found UNIQUE to be that much more expensive than anything that's comparable and they always have it in good quantities, unlike some other powders.

[skeet]

Originally Posted by dovehunter

That's been my philosophy where shotshells are concerned. I like keeping things simple. .

Man DH..That really is a BAD philosophy.. Don'cha know that he who goes out with most stuff wins?? That is an impotent philosphy!! An we gotta get ya out shootin other kinds of critters with shotguns..It's a BIG wide world out there..Pheasants quail ducks..geese.....ducks.....oh and don't forget ducks. Once ya start shootin ducks..you'll never go back to the dark side. An shootin ducks is simple..it's a pintail(or insert type) ...bang%*(^$((&^))&&%^$dag nab it..missed again.... Makes ya feel bad...cause they are LOTS bigger'n doves and they don't shuck and jive like doves...cept'n maybe teal...love to shoot(at) teal

[dovehunter]

Skeet I didn't say doves were the only things I hunted with shotguns, I said they were the only thing I hunt using reloaded shells. I'd love to try waterfowl hunting. However I think if I took up yet another form of hunting my wife would shoot me!

For years I had a whole shelf full of different shotshell powders. I tried them all at various times for various things. At the end of the day, I found that for the kind of hunting/shooting I did, one powder - UNIQUE - was all that I needed. This might not work for everyone, but it has worked for me.