.410 reloading
I have reloaded lots of 12ga in the past. I have a .410 that I have been shooting a bit lately. With the price of .410 ammo I would like to reload.
I picked up a couple cases of .410 shells a while back. These ones are 3" have a paper disk vs a star type crimp. Are these reloadable? If not is there a reason I could not cut them down and star crimp them as 2 3/4" shells?
I picked up a couple cases of .410 shells a while back. These ones are 3" have a paper disk vs a star type crimp. Are these reloadable? If not is there a reason I could not cut them down and star crimp them as 2 3/4" shells?
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I have some Federal 410's with the paper plug in the end. they will crimp. Not always real pretty, but they fire fine & cycle through my 1100 Rem. fine. 0 -
Yes it can be done, although like most things in reloading your time is worth about $.25/hr.
Assure a good square cut. First reloading start the crimp, then remove and cut a very short small slice at each of the crimp points, reinsert and Slowly work the starter and final crimp holding the side of the hull so it doesn't collapse. After the first loading they will be OK to run as regular hulls. If the first closure seems to leak pellets drop some Elmers glue on the end (wax is good if you don't mind fire and gunpowder). A lot of work, expect to lose about 10-20%.
My recommendation is to just buy a case of quality AA's and use them till they crack, But I've been the other route due to funds at that time of my life, hopefully I won't have to go back.
Best of luck0 -
quote:Originally posted by geeguy
Yes it can be done, although like most things in reloading your time is worth about $.25/hr.
Well with the cost of .410 being what it is and me having about 500rds I thought it might be worth a shot.0 -
I load 410 and roll crimp them with a roll crimper and a cordless drill. Works great.
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