410 reloading
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I do it with brass Magtech shell cases. I shoot them in a single shot; may not be suitable for repeaters.
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I've been reloading most gauges of shotshell for many years including .410. They reload same as the others. Just take a bit more care when aligning the shells in the holders. Because they are so skinny , a misaligned shell is more likely to be crushed or split. There is not as much wiggle room for them to auto correct.
Jmoser
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I have a MEC 410 but haven't set it up yet. Years past .410 had a bad reputation as difficult to load with H110 powder being a go-to. Tiny variances in the column height of powder+wad+shot made getting a good crimp problematic. I learned recently that Lil' gun powder was developed specifically for the 410 to make loading easier. I bought some LG for other pistol calibers and will now use it when I get the 410 going.
Need to set up the 28ga as well so will probably calibrate both presses at the same time. [Different powders.]
Side note Lil gun is getting magnum velocities same as H110 with much lower pressures in calibers up to .41; H110 still rules for the big bores.
Im going to try it for .357 soon. Got 5 lbs which ought to last a while.
I also have a bunch of brass Magtech shells and wads/cards to play with as well. Cleaned out some safe queens at auction and will pick up a Silver Pigeon .410 this week as soon as FedEx shows up . . .
Need to set up the 28ga as well so will probably calibrate both presses at the same time. [Different powders.]
Side note Lil gun is getting magnum velocities same as H110 with much lower pressures in calibers up to .41; H110 still rules for the big bores.
Im going to try it for .357 soon. Got 5 lbs which ought to last a while.
I also have a bunch of brass Magtech shells and wads/cards to play with as well. Cleaned out some safe queens at auction and will pick up a Silver Pigeon .410 this week as soon as FedEx shows up . . .
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I load with a 3/8” dowel rod, a homemade plastic base, and a small punch. I only have one 410 so I don’t have to resize so it’s fairly simple. I did buy a roll crimper to do the ends. Can do shot, slugs, self defense all pretty easy. I make the shot cards from cereal boxes. It takes longer but no more 410 than I shoot its fine for me.
