My experience in loading 1oz 12ga rounds is much like COB's, I'm using Remington 209 Primers and i'm just over $5 per box of shells compared to buying RST's at $10 or more per box, and then having them shipped. After shooting some of Daryl's 3/4oz loads earlier this year, I've switched to reloading those pretty much exclusively for my rounds of sporting clays. I haven't done the math, but I'm sure it's saving me money compared to the 1oz loads and they are much easier on me and the guns. Considering I only paid $50 a piece for the used Mec Reloaders I have (all four of them) it was not expensive to get started. I do enjoy reloading my own and experimenting with different loads. I'm interested in loading some Federal Papers and possibly some spreader loads next. I've also just found a local resource who makes his own shot, and I can get bags for $30 which should reduce my cost even more.
Mike
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"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." - Thomas Jefferson
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