Reloading shotgun shells...worth the $$$?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

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[@XxWakeboarder911xX]

Lol, I did a double take when you said how long it took you to reload a 1000 rounds! 8hrs and 20 min not 250hrs. Lol, I was thinking screw reloading shotgun shells. Thanks for sharing, looks fun

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hey man thanks for watching! Yep 8.33 hours :-). Well prolly little longer than that with the boxing, prep work, waxing crimps, etc. Can’t member what I said but sometimes I use ‘fuzzy math’ hahaha. Have a good weekend buddy!

[@kennyking6325]

I did the math and then searched the comments, because I did a double take also Thank you

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

My did and me used to reload all our shell. I haven’t loaded in years and still have one pound of C300 gunpowder left. That was my favourite because it was not affected by, temperature, humidity or barometric pressure. They stopped making it after the plant blew up. Go figure😉

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Cool! Hang on to that gunpowder buddy...may come in handy after the Zhombie Apocalypse :-)

[@miked8227]

I’m considering getting into reloading even though it’s not going to save me any money. Your video was exactly what I needed to get started.👍🏻

[@TheTinHorseMonty]

Like most things in life,you have to enjoy doing it to make it worth your time. Good info!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Agree completely brother...thanks for tuning in and have a great weekend!

[@j.rob.5943]

Amen to that

[@bearsandbutters]

Hey Cruze!! Awesome seeing your reload setup!! Nice system to balance the powder to shells. Loved seeing your different sized shot! Great tip on the bees wax!! Definitely makes a difference to load your own. You definitely have to think smart to save money doing this!! Great video and info!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Bears and Butters thank you very much ladies...y’all have a wonderful weekend!!!

[@sherlock1895]

I reload first and foremost because I enjoy doing it and find it relaxing. Cheers!

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I am a reloader. Like most people that handload I seek to achieve a better mixture than what is commercially available. Moreover, I feel as if it is my civic duty to perpetuate firearm ammunition. All firearms shoot differently and we handloaders seek to achieve an optimum load that gives us the most desirable results possible with our individual firearm. I got into reloading with my father many years ago and have persisted in the “hobby” since the 70’s. As a side note, many years ago when black powder cartridge shotguns were being used, many of the hunters would load their own brass cartridges by hand the evening before their next hunt. Some of them belonged to hunting groups and had hired hands that would load their shells and maintain their firearms for them. If you do some research, you will find photos of hunters standing next to piles of ducks. As you could imagine, they would need a lot of cartridges to harvest so many birds.

[@HBMaverick]

Cool reloading setup! Some of my Dad's friends had some reloading setups as well. 👍😎 ~Maverick

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for watching brother...reloading gives me something to do when its raining outside :-)

[@The10thManRules]

It's not necessarily cost effective to reload low power, low quality birdshot. Especially if your shotgun is pump, s/s, o/u and you just blast out in the wood for occasional fun. For sport shooting, in my case with a semiautomatic, I need my baby to cycle every time. I exclusively reload #7.5 shot with dark grey Winchester AA hulls. I basically clone the Winchester AA Super Sport Sporting Clays ($16.29 for 25 commercial). I use Winchester powder and primers. 25 of my reloads cost me just $6.25. I also use a Lee Load All 2 12ga press ($60). I really enjoy it. I get my once fired hulls from a monthly tactical shotgun match, 5 stages, up to 25 shells per stage, and around 20 people per match. There are hulls EVERYWHERE! Between stages I only pick up the grey hulls. A lot of the "try hard" guys in Open division, with their box fed shotguns, only use red or grey Winchester AA shells. Some of those guys think they're too good to reload. I pay $20 to shoot the match. I do my best to be smooth and accurate. I love my Stoeger M3k 3 Gun 10+1 Freedom Series. She guns! 200 once fired hulls ($0.10 each) cost about $20. I essentially shoot for free. When the day is done, I leave the match with one full trashbag of several hundred beautiful AA hulls. Some people reload to shoot. I shoot to reload.

[@embracetheoutdoors7232]

I wanna get were I can reload my rifles love the video can’t wait to see more

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting buddy...I'd check into it! Not sure it would be cost effective for rifles unless you expend lots of rounds...but maybe?

[@DronesForGodsGlory]

This is awesome..thanks for the insight... and thanks for your kindness also...i am so blessed to have friends like you and i pray you have a great upcoming weekend :D may God bless you and your loved ones.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Appreciate you visiting brother...hope you and your family have a great weekend as well!

[@jaysongrimes9032]

What’s the chance of you sharing your recipe??

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

sure just shoot me an email

[@jaysongrimes9032]

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[@Frank-gv6fs]

#7 steel with a xful turkey choke, who would have thought? What type of birds you guys knocking down? I typically use #2 or BB 3.5 inch for snows and Canada's with a modified choke but I'm liking that extra couple yards with tighter choke setup!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Wood ducks at bout 70-80 yards 😳😎

[@Frank-gv6fs]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors I'm going to give it a shot next weekend 👍

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Nothing bigger than #6 though…barrel won’t like that :)

[@umaxen0048]

Great to produce your own up to 50 shells a day. Above that you risk your shoulder(s), especially if you're older or intend 100+ every day...

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol...well I take a break when I start getting sore :-)

[@truenorthangler]

That’s a lot of ammo. Good luck on your upcoming hunts. Left a 👍from the North. Adrian

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting Adrian...appreciate your support brother!

[@smartacus88]

I love the idea of reloading more than i think I'd love the actual process. Its just very appealing to natural born tinkerer's (like me) because you know exactly what you have and exactly what it'll do. It also appeals to the self reliant types (like me) by giving the feeling of being in control of your own ammunition supply. Honestly for the tinkerer's and doomsday preppers its a wash. One, very few people can make ammo thats truly better than factory, and two, if ammo dries up so will the components to hand roll it. We learned that with Obama and then later again with the pandemic. The components are not really cheaper either. On the contrary, after you've bought all the supplies and machinery to get started reloading its a significant investment. You could've just spent that money on ammo. For the guys that like to burn up a few boxes of shells shooting skeet on the weekends, or just need enough shells to fill tiny mondern bag limits of birds and small game, you're far better off buying your ammo at the store. Less hassle, less headache, less chance of exploding your nice gun, and less time chasing the imaginary dragon that is cheap self sustainability. One more thing. Who the hell has time? I have to work five days a week. When i finally get home in the evening there's the wife and kids to tend to, and thank God for that. On my days off what little bit of time i do have to myself I'd rather spend it shooting, not preparing to shoot 😂

[@forty5r637]

I hate reloading for pistol and rifle but my QC is better and I find that my loads are way way more accurate then factory so I put up with it. For regular shotshells, a case is $85 for Remington Gun Clubs so I just buy factory.

[@decibellone696]

the answer is yes... then yes and yes again. be safe follow a proven recipe.... find componants when the world isnt crazy... then still yes. there is nothing better than doing your hobby from ground to dinner table... - YES RELOAD.

[@markwillard4133]

Would like to know what brand of powder do you use also and what dram powder charge do you use for each .would help me a lot I'm planning to reload for my 12 gauge over and under. just locked in your veido site in on my favorite sites on my task bar. so I can visit any time. THANK FOR GREAT VEIDOS.

[@TheArby13]

Worth the money? Absolutely. And worth the effort. The problem now is acquiring components, but sometimes rollin yer own is the only source for the exact loads you want. I load for everything I own and haven't felt the sting of using a load that was not what I needed for a hunt.

[@robert4027]

20 dollars for 100 primers if you find any 50 dollars - 1pnd of powder its expensive reloading but the benefits are garenteing youll have ammo when shelves are empty.. i use an old. classic lee loader kit. no press

[@ME-kr7sm]

What was the name of that reloader?

[@nickolasthefrog]

MEC Steelmaster. (It will also do lead with a couple accessories.)

[@jelsener100]

If you are doing it to save money then don’t do it. Not that you can’t save money but it is about the fact our government is in the process of trying to eliminate your ability to buy ammo. When you reload you control what you load and how you load and make sure that you have ammo. Buy supplies, reload, have fun, be secure in your ability to have ammo.

[@mediumfast]

I don't think your math is right. 30sec/shell times 1000 shells is only 8.5 hours. If it was 250 hours then you would only be saving a dollar per hour, and that's definitely not worth it. If you have the mental ability to sit still that long, then you could knock out 1000 shells in an afternoon.

[@michaelcavazos3671]

Is the savings worth getting into reloading? Shooting bismuth is expensive. My sons and I really enjoy duck hunting. We go quite often so it gets pretty pricey.

[@anglerissues2309]

I guess now is a good time for making your own, Thanks for sharing .

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Indeed!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome video bro! I’m not a reloader.....but I should be! We shoot the crap out of shells! I’m impressed with that machine! Thanks for this video bro!

[@umaxen0048]

Having this equipment for any Skid-Mark Opposition or Human Rabies Virus (Zombie Apocalypse) is PRICELESS ! ! !

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol indeed!

[@chrisbrown5336]

Or coronavirus lol

[@accessaryman]

if your doing something that you want to do for a hobby, can you actually as your time value into the equation, isnt that time part of the enjoyment of said hobby,

[@johndoull2766]

The very best reason to load any ammunition is to get that ammunition you wish to shoot.

[@danieldeleon8001]

I like to reload because I can control every aspect of the cartridge and can tune a load to my specific needs or expectations in a given firearm in my arsenal.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yes sir totally agree...I'm constantly tinkering with my formula and choke tube to get the fastest load that patterns the best without the barrel pressure getting out of hand...its addicting! Thanks for stopping by!

[@michaelhenry462]

mais great video, do you ever go to gun clubs and pick up used hulls

[@chrisbergeron860]

I noticed you said you like to tamp on your wad after inserting and before shot drops. There is a setting on the charge tube that adjusts for wad pressure. FYI

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy sir thanks for stopping by! Yea old habits I guess :-) Its part of my muscle memory now and I may be too old to change it haha!

[@christucker1620]

What powder and how many grain of powder are you using

[@kevintuerk4337]

Never thought of using turkey choke might have to try that you think that could work on pheasants for an uncooperative dog that likes to get to far ahead? Thanks for the video man!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy sir...thanks for stopping by! Just be careful with the steel / turkey choke combination and stay with 6's or 7's...anything bigger won't compress enough and may be scary!

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That was cool! I never reloaded shotgun shells before! I did make shot one time. Used a ladle with small holes and a bucket of fabric softener. I needed 100 pounds of shot for my Caldwell lead sled and didn’t want to buy it! Lol! They came out pretty cool! I aways wondered how they would shoot in a shell!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Well that's pretty darn cool! How round were they? If any imperfections the shot would sent to 'curve' but maybe not too bad. Where's the video of your lead sled??? haha

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors I’ll tell ya, they were pretty dang round! I would have had to make some kind of shifter to get all the sizes separated for making a shell, but I only needed to fill the bags for the lead sled. I probably wouldn’t use them for a competition, but for small game they would do the trick! I never made a video on the sled, but I’ll tell ya, for sighting in 12 gauge and high power rifles, this thing can’t be beat. I got it when my boys were little so they didn’t beat up their little shoulders! Lol! Now I use it so I don’t beat up my old shoulders! Lol!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

That’s awesome buddy! Hell don’t I know bout those old beat up shoulders :-)

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors Lol! My boys wanna shoot cannons now and wonder why I always suggest.22s. lol 😂😂😂

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

😂

[@AB-hj6md]

What are your thoughts now that prices on everything have gone through the roof? Do you still think it not worth reloading shotshells with today's prices? I've been to several big box stores in the Northeast and prices are $10 and up per box just for the cheap stuff. I'm reloading again and not paying 10 bucks for a box of shotgun shells! Maybe you need to do another video on this.

[@ravener96]

How much in a box? If you are talking about a box of 25 which is usually standard then 10 bucks is a lot. Im buying boxes of 25 for about 7 bucks in europe.

[@davesbackyardchickensandou3905]

I just started reloading last year so far 9mm and 357 magnum. Going to do a bunch of 38 special soon. Got thousands of 22 bullets got on clearance. Just have not tried rifle yet. Would use those for my .223

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Awesome! Do you find that its cost effective vs store bought? Have ya done a price comparison? Thanks for watching brother!

[@tobymurphy2176]

Can you do buck shot and 00buck with that machine?

[@young_of_the_mill9560]

You still shoot #7 with that turkey choke?

[@halstonbanks144]

How many time can you reload 1 shell

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

good video. Looking forward to watching more.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hamiltonville Farm thank for visiting...appreciate ya! Have a great weekend

[@joshguoan2107]

Anyway you could send me your recipe?

[@jlsgarage872]

Remember guys you don't need a $600 mec to do this you can get by with just a good Ole lee load all for around $40-50

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Never used the Lee Load but I can't imagine its much diff...I've really never heard anyone talk bad about em!

[@robertfrapples2472]

Let me think.. I can reload a #00 buckshot round with shot I cast from scrap lead for about a quarter any time I want OR I can pay $1 - $2.50 for a lesser quality round that isn't available. Not a hard choice.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

I like the way you think :-)

[@nigel900]

No. I do it purely for the fun of it.

[@billyjacksr.armenta724]

Mail me sum quail please not farm raised wild shot. Man i luv me sum wild quail on the grill cooked with mesquite. Dats sum good eating i remember i would go hunting wen i was 14 come home fire up the grill i still have and clean the qual dig out the bird shot throwem on the grill make a pico de gallo and a guacamole with sum home made tortillas my mom would make n just eat right off the grill. Mannnnn😄❤

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@kentuckycowboy7660]

The analogy of ‘A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush’ applies to doing tasks, chores, and earning your keep is who you are. Doing your own shot and the pride knowing it was your homemade shot is worth the time❤️ I make all my spinners for a average cost from $.08 to $.18 and been modifying how they look and how they attract the fish throughout the year is well worth my time. A Great video. God Bless🇺🇸

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting! Agree with ya completely...we also make our own spinner / buzz baits and pour our own plastics...love it!

[@billyjacksr.armenta724]

Man i would luv 4 a wild game butchery that specializes in just wild game that was hunted and brought to sell for the public damn i miss eating all that good hunted food im drooling just thinking about it. I tried sum farm raised quail n rabbit but dnt taste the same it really suck dnt have the game taste of the wild

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@ETXoutdoor]

Just sent you an email. Love it

[@hitmax087]

What machine do you use?

[@peterhsu987]

Exact answer to my questions ❤ thank you!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Glad we could help...thanks for stopping by!

[@peterhsu987]

Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors will be by often, subscribed!

[@clks1165]

Are these for waterfow?

[@javarenas]

Which reloader do you have?

[@masonhollis3193]

What powder do you use ?

[@DeanMk1]

Cruze - Did you actually measure your shot charge on a scale to come up with that amount of #6 pellets?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hey man...thanks for stopping by. It was so long ago you made me doubt myself so just did it again...it is a different scale but this time counted 328 pellets...keep in mind this is zinc plated steel shot...maybe you think of lead? Hope this helps thanks!

[@DeanMk1]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors I am thinking of lead. Thanks for clearing that up! -b

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

@@DeanMk1 Whew...wouldn't every put it past myself to mess the numbers up...glad I got it right this time haha!

[@DeanMk1]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors You'd think all that talk of DUCKS and GEESE would've clued me in. Some days, it really does take a brick wall and a baseball bat for me to get the point. =)

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Hahaha I hear that buddy

[@warrioradena1798]

Yoooo this is the Tik tok dude

[@BrendaGsDesigns]

Nice set up! Thumbs up!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting :-) Have a great weekend!

[@kevincollins6497]

I've used Winchester AA hulls for years and can reload them about 12 times. 7-9 bucks a box reloading beats 12- 18 a box at the store any day. And that's If you can find any at the stores these days.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yessir the hulls are in short supply...good thing we can reload these a bunch of times!

[@pbgd3]

Really just depends what you want to be shooting. 12 gauge target loads can still be round right under 100$ case. At 10 bucks a box Ill buy not reload. If you're loading specialty stuff like tungsten waterfowl or turkey loads fine. I load 16 gauge low pressure for use in the old side by sides. These cost me about 6 bucks a box to load. and cost 15 or 20 bucks at the store. I load .410s which cost like 5 bucks to load and cost no about 3 bucks a box. yikes. And I load 28 gauges as I use that on farmed pheasants at a place that is no lead so my loads are very special if I could buy 28 gauge tungsten and steel duplex loads with mylar wraps that would be like 40 bucks a box.

[@Mandyglen]

Oh wow )) Never seen this done before )) Great video :O)

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for visiting :-)

[@catfishjohn56]

win primes good shot guns but there pistol primers to hard to work in many pistols many police dep wont use them

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

noted...thanks for stopping by!

[@SillyRichard]

Very informative.

[@quacky8791]

What wads do you prefer ??? Clay busters?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy…we use the SAM1 split wads

[@Wanna.Wander]

Nice reloading set up there!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Wanna Wander thank ya :-) ❤️

[@burfmech6675]

Great video!!!

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you.

[@1badEK]

Let’s just say that if everyone reloaded their own shotgun shells, you’d see no empty ones litter the hunting fields. I think the initial startup cost is what stops most people from getting into it. Maybe one day I’ll reload.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome video bro! I’m not a reloader.....but I should be! We shoot the crap out of shells! I’m impressed with that machine! Thanks for this video bro!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

It'll save ya some $$$ over time...especially if ya burn lots of em :-) Thanks for watching brother!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Nice set up. I am not a hunter... but I like to eat the things that hunters kill...lol... Take care.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol now that's a good philosophy :-) Good weekend buddy!

[@fatazz3177]

No buffer?

[@Danfoodforest]

Really like all your content Cool stuff Prices not bad buying the equipments

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in brother...appreciate you. Have a great weekend!

[@fishingwithtravman6844]

Thank you for sharing in detail my friend 🤙

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in brother

[@enduringpatriot]

Great setup and super informative video! Lock n Load, Rock n Roll!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Have a great week :-)

[@bennythargrave]

This brings back a lot of childhood memories for me of when my father used to reload tons of shotgun shells both for himself and his friends. Cool video!

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks buddy...have a good one!

[@steel8231]

12 Guage is running about $1/round for the cheap stuff in my area right now, so kinda worth it...

[@DropItLikeItsScott]

If you need help with those rounds, let me know. Lol👊🇺🇸👊

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol will do brother :-)

[@joshuabennett7334]

The biggest advantage of loading shotgun shells is being able to get the lode you want when you can’t find them in the store

[@jaysummers5038]

Question for you. In reference to 655 kicks choke and running number six and number seven steel shot through it is it a normal steel shot or are you running tungsten and bismuth. I’d be interested in knowing what the pattern looks like if you can reach back out to me and let me know that would be great I am very interested in using 655 but would like a little bit more information

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy sir...just normal steel through the 655 choke....7’s are ok...#6 are ok....wouldn’t go any bigger though! They pattern very very tight at 40 yards...hope this helps

[@jaysummers5038]

How much power do you use this the 1 oz number 7 load

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

@@jaysummers5038 Hey buddy...no sure what you are asking exactly. Try again?

[@jaysummers5038]

For the number 7 shot load. How much powder do you use in the 2 3/4 “ hull. I know it’s 1oz of number 7 steel I need to know how much powder.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

36 grains

[@mikeblayne4028]

That was awsome! I recently found that exact press at a yard sale with all the goodies for about 25 bucks, your video pumped me up even more to get started!

[@huntercook1458]

les a labounta rou lay

[@ArpOutdoors]

Do you have any problems with shooting steel shot through a full choke? I have seen it blow up peoples guns before

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

I don’t use a full choke…I use a turkey choke :). 6’s or smaller is fine

[@ArpOutdoors]

@@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors oh okay I was under the assumption that a turkey choke was a full choke, what is the difference if you don’t mind me asking? Is the turkey choke stronger?

[@ArpOutdoors]

So you wouldn’t run steel bb through your turkey choke? Sorry for all the questions

[@mu99ins]

I'm looking to buy some 28 gauge hulls. Who is selling them?

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

I reload my own pistol ammo with a Dillon Progressive Press and have probably 5,000 rounds each .45 ACP & 9 mm .... you know for when the Zombie Apocalypse hits. If I did more waterfowl hunting I’d probably reload shot shells as well but Waterfowling is not as big up here as it is in other parts of the country. Good video ! Good luck with the ducks..... and geese.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

That's a good little stash...hopefully we get Walking Dead Zombies and not World War Z Zombies...much easier to kill and don't have to use all yer bullets :-) Thanks buddy have a great weekend!

[@curtisboschult2009]

What are you hunting?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Ducks 👍

[@LargeMouthLunkin]

That was awesome. Very informative. Haven't but like guns. Good video.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in brother..appreciate the support!

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

Very cool video nicely done my friend

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in buddy...appreciate ya!

[@JBOutdoors]

We used to do this years ago, but sold off a lot of our presses. Been doing annual clay shoots and wish we didn’t get rid of everything.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Save those hulls for me :-) Thanks for watching buddy!

[@astronautman12]

Your math is wrong on the reloading time. 30 seconds per shell x 1,000 shells is 30,000 seconds. Divide that by 3,600 seconds per hour and you're at 8.33 hours, not 10.41 days. 10.41 days at 30 seconds per shell would be nearly 30,000 shells.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yup...was pointed out couple days after I posted the video...sorry bout that...let's call it fuzzy math lol! Thanks for stopping by!

[@JohnAmes]

You can never have enough shotgun shells can never have enough ammo . Have a great night my friend

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Now that is a true statement :-) Thanks for tuning in brother

[@joycemaguire4633]

Wow that's really fast awesome video my friend 😊💞👍👍👍

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Thank you :-)

[@jameskringlee8974]

so, looks like the de-primer step resizes from the inside forcing out to original spec but no full length resizing the outside of the shot shell tube and brass base back "down" to original size to insure it will cycle correctly in the gun? I have reloaded for pistol and a bit of rifle but no shotgun. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@nickolasthefrog]

MEC has videos that explain the process. The machine sizes the metal. The plastic doesn’t behave like you’re thinking.

[@jeffhancott7352]

Thank you for the informational video. I have been having difficulty finding shells for target shooting and am looking to get set up. This was the first video that I watched Good job 👍

[@travisclark5341]

Very informative video, but I believe the maths is wrong, if it took me 10 days to reload 1,000 shotgun shells. I let definitely wouldn’t be worth it. It should take 8.5 hours

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yessir…read description above where I’ve corrected my math…thanks for stopping by!

[@FishyAngler]

It does if you can pick up free STS type shells. I load them a few times. 👍

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

lol indeed...we reshoot our hulls 3-4 times b/f the crimp starts looking like medusa haha

[@mattjo0078]

Been reloading shotgun shells for a few years now. Slugs and buckshot. Average is around $0.40 Canadian. For the price of 5 factory 00 buck I can reload 25! Over half the cost of store bought and with the right load they shoot as good if not better than factory. Initial investment sucks but in the long run its worth it and with prices and shortages these days it's def worth doing for slugs and buck.

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Yessir! 👍🏼

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Wow thats amazing I had no idea that people do this. You Americans are smart fellas. Also big ups to Lousianna yewww

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Lol well I don’t know bout smart :-). Thanks for tuning in!

[@walterlangkowski4723]

With target loads 50 cents and up and buck and slugs 1.50 - 3.00 a round it’s almost mandatory now

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Agree!

[@peterh.1521]

Super informative video. One question, where is the break even point for how many shotgun shells you have to fire before it's worth loading yourself? If we assume that we talking about practice ammunition because many people practice at shooting ranges. By the way, is it possible to load with steel shots? Thanks. Greetings from Sweden. 🇸🇪

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy sir thanks for watching! Hmmmm...I really don't know to be honest...if I can 'not' have to go to Walmart for shells that's good enough for me :-) This video is all about reloading steel shot!

[@okshotgun]

What kind of velocity are you getting from your loads?

[@CruzesLouisianaOutdoors]

Howdy....stay around 1600fps