Reloading Non-Toxic Shotshells

From what we have seen in the earlier chapter, commercial shell manufacturers have two principal objectives when developing shells... but perhaps your situation requires something different. 

Hand loading either sholshells or solid cartridges is a superior way to learn more about shooting and shooting components. Loading data is not the same for lead as it is for steel or other non-toxic shot and one cannot simply substitute components. (Photo Rick Sapp) 

One of the most fascinating hobbies in the shooting sports is cartridge reloading. It is a combination of science and art that requires patience and attention to detail. Reloading or handloading can save money if you are more than a casual shooter. (Photo Winchester) 

And of course there is the day your buddies suddenly invite you to a dove shoot and Walmart has sold out of Remington ShurShot Heavy Dove, both the 1 V2 and 8, and the local store doesn t carry the 6. If you reload, you can crank out a box of 25 - which ought to bring down at least two or three of the speedy, elusive birds - in 15 minutes. Convenience. 

So the top three reasons to consider hand loading are to cut the cost of shooting, to build custom loads and to conveniently have the right shell for the shooting task. The bonus is that extra edge that craftsmanship, a pride of accomplishment that doing it yourself allows. 

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