Charlie,

I have a M. Hartley & Co. catalog reprint from 1903 (I think) and it shows all kinds of reloading, cleaning equipment, accessories, shells, components and guns of different makers. They list the gauges and prices of each of these items. The 8 gauges are listed with all of the others just priced higher.

Jack Kuzepski

jack im really glad you posted about the 8 ga stuff...until now ive never seen or heard of the 8 ga roll crimper i honestly thought they must have never made them..what the price of that 8 ga roll crimper in 1903..and how much higher was it than the other gages... thanks jack.... charlie

Where can I find out what these tools are and what there purpose is? I am going to try and reload those 8 ga. Leader shells some day.

There is an 8 gauge reloading press on ebay

I'm sure someone would be interested in. (It's not mine)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Gauge-Shot...item58a12d93af

Lloyd

Did anyone here buy the ebay reloader? The seller's measurements suggested that it may be a ten gauge loader.

i bid on it and lost but im with you bill i think it was a ten ga ....if it turns out to be a 8 ga i ll be sorry i did not go higher... charlie

Guys I took the plunge. Winning bid was 51.00 dollars. Hope it is an 8ga or I blue 74.00 dollars with shipping. Hope it was worth the risk.

I would to know if it turns out to be an 8 as well I followed it but gave up when it passed 30.00 bucks. Hopefully you will give us an update when it arrives.

The mans discription was all over the place. He was just going by what he was told. If his measurement of .875 across the shell is anywhere near correct than it is an 8ga. At least that is my opion.

wayne hope it turns out to be a 8 ga for you..im the guy that bid up to 50.. charlie