Originally Posted By: Dirt NapI'm thinking about getting into reloading for shotguns. I really don't shoot a crazy amount of shot shells but I still think I could save save money, plus I just like reloading! I'm looking into a mec press of some sort. I see a lot of good used ones on backpage. I'm really getting sick of buying loads for coyote hunting. I usually shoot 40-60 with my shotty and its starts to add up.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get into this hobby at a descent price? Am I missing something on the price to reload? Is it true I can reuse the casings? How many times? Also, it seems that the lead shot is the majority of the price. Any suggestions on how and where to buy it?
Thanks for the info!
Decent price?? In guns and loading?? You gotta be kidding - you need take up needle point. 
I don't think you can save much money loading common shot shells, but maybe if you load big magnums, or load weird stuff that you can't buy.
You should get the Lyman Shot Shell loading book (it is the best around).
Then pick out some loads you would like to do, and price out the components (including shipping on 30 pound bags of shot).
And remember... with rifle or pistol, you can sort the cases, and then load them all with the exact same components - you CANNOT do that with shot shells.
Each different type of case, MUST have a completely different load, with different wads and cups, even if the weight and shot size is the same.
Reading the Lyman manual will give you a good idea of what it's all about.
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I have a Ponsness Warren, and dies for 410, 28ga, 12ga 2-3/4", and 12ga 3".
I load weird stuff that I can't buy.
