12ga reloading costs

[Mike Phelps]

Thanks all for the comments. I've been reloading handgun\rifle for quite some time and doing multiple calibers has certainly helped.

I'll have to start looking for better component pricing. That was nickel plated shot. It also seems my conversion for lb of shot to # of rounds was a bit off. I had used a guide I found on mec's website.

Lastly is there any issue in using the adapter for a mec press to reload 2 1/2" shells? I'll have to keep on eye on ebay\craigslist.

[C.O.B.]

Mike the adapter for the short kit assuming your using a single stage press is available from Mec for about $30. Some presses will adjust far enough to use the 2 1/2 inch shell without it. I have a single stage 20ga press that I didn't need the adapter for. You might ask the people here if they have one they would part with. I know someone who has one for a 16ga press (I don't know if there guage specific) and I doubt he has started loading short 16's.

Mike I like Daryl's 3/4 oz load as well and have loaded up 500 for the 20ga. I doubt your saving much as you have increased powder, primers and wads but your net cost is still about $5/box....and they are fun to shoot.