Reloading 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells with the Lee Loader Set

This video demonstrates the use of a vintage Lee Loader tool set to reload some 12 gauge 2-3/4" shotgun shells. In keeping with the "vintage" theme paper Federal hulls were used with C.I.L. card and fiber wads and old Alcan AL-5 smokeless powder.

IMPORTANT: Only reload shells which have been fired in your shotgun - the Lee Loader does not size the case head of the shell. Reloading shells fired in a different gun may result in shells which will stick in the chamber, causing a jam.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Reloading
• 12 Gauge
• Shotgun Shells
• Lee Loader
• Loading tool
• Vintage
• Canadian Industries Limited
• CIL
• C.I.L.
• Alcan
• AL-5
• Federal
• Paper Hull
• Skeet
• Trap
• Hunting
• Shooting.

[JagarnDamp]

where can you get those for a rifle?? for example .308

[314299]

@JagarnDamp Lee still makes some Lee Loaders for metallic rounds, .308 Winchester is one of them. Any place that stocks Lee products should have them or be able to order one for you. Or try on-line, Midway USA, Cabella's, etc.

[UCSPanther20]

I might have to get a reloading kit for scattergun rounds. I've got plenty of 12 gauge cases laying around.

[314299]

@UCSPanther20 If noting else reloading is something to do during the winter when there is not a lot to do outside.

[JagarnDamp]

@314299 ok thanks :D

[314299]

@Gungeek Just wait until I explain my "philosophy of use" as it relates to the Lee Loader .... I had better get some t-shirts printed as well.

[Montyfiable]

@314299 Thanks

[314299]

@Gungeek I've been know to do that just to keep the guys at the skeet club entertained.

[314299]

@314299 Reloading slugs is a different matter, they are a great deal cheaper than factory loaded. As for as slug molds I like the Lyman Sabot Slug best, but the Lee Drive Key is a lot cheaper but has not been as accurate in my guns. If you are going to buy an electric casting pot lee makes decent ones for fairly cheap, I would buy one of their bottom pour pots.

[314299]

@Montyfiable It's hard to say just what kind of savings you will realize by reloading 12 gauge shells. You need to price components in your area and do the math to see what a reload will cost you. I suggest you go to losttargetDOTcom and look at their Shotshell Reloading Cost Calculator, then compare that to the price of loaded shells. Generally it only pays to reload 12 gauge target shells if you are getting really good deals on the components.