Shot shells pressure.. how important..

[Paul Harm]

Gary, reloading is half the fun of shooting these old SxS's. After you do it for awhile enough different supplies are accumulated so just about any type of shell can be reloaded without running around trying to find the shells you want. Plus, you'll know what pressures the shells are. And you'll have the satisfaction of breaking clays or shooting game with your own ammo. I know a lot of guys don't like the mess and clean up afterwards, but shooting a 130 year old damascus SxS hammer gun with some of your own roll crimped paper shells, fiber wads, and black powder that go boom with a cloud of smoke is about the most fun you can have with your pants on. I usually save them for shooting skeet on a calm night under the lights - my fellow shooters whine about the smoke when they shoot. I tell em " you think you got it bad, try shooting it."

[Gary]

Paul,
I think your right.. I used to load 45acp when i was shooting pistols and it was a very satisfying experience of loading the way you wanted when you wanted and not have to worry about going to Gander or your local shooting store and finding no ammo for months at a time..

I just got into shotgun sports about 3 yrs ago and figured it would be too much to grasp all at once but I think i'm ready to dive in and give it a shot.. I got a quick lesson a few weeks ago and found it a good learning experience and like you said very satifiying knowing the loads you are shooting are your own..
I am working as a RSO at our local range so there are plenty of empty hulls there for the taking..

Thanks for sharing that with me as you have motivated me to start loading my own.. I guess you'll be hearing more from me in the reloading forum now LOL..

Take care and thanks again..
Gary