Anyone Reload For An Old Shotgun?

[orbitup]

Just bought this old gal and would like to have some fun with her. Does anyone load black powder or low power loads for their old gal? I would like to try it maybe with brass shells so any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Moonpie]

I do.
Brass shot shells are the bomb. LMAO!

You can get brass hulls from MagTech. They use a standard large rifle primer
Wads from Circle Fly. http://www.circlefly.com/html/bp_cartridges.html
A few simple tools is all you'll need.
The adhesive DUCO can be found at hardware stores or on-line.

Here's a couple of videos that explain it quite well.





The antique tools are pretty easy to find on the E-bay.

An old thread where I loaded 20ga. https://www.texasguntalk.com/thread...world-of-reloading.68754/page-43#post-1389622

 

[orbitup]

Thanks! I did watch a couple of videos but couldn't find very good ones I guess.

 

[Moonpie]

Be sure to measure the chamber length.
You can also re-use fired plastic hulls but they burn up/melt.
You'll need one of the antique crimp roller tools if you use paper or plastic hulls.
Use blackpowder only! Not substitutes.

Its fun.

 

[orbitup]

I figured I could just look up what chamber they came in. From my limited research it looks like they are 2 5/8". It's a Stevens 235 BTW.

 

[Moonpie]

I think MidwayUSA has the shells.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1657554245/magtech-shotshell-hulls-12-gauge-2-1-2-brass

 

[orbitup]

11ga wads for the brass shells right?

 

[Moonpie]

Yes

 

[orbitup]

You're pretty helpful, I don't care what everyone else says about you.

 

[Moonpie]

Love the SxS!
Rockin' an Old School shottie is fun as heck!

Pay no attention to the Nattering Nabobs of Negativity that will soon appear. LOL

 

[Moonpie]

Or you could just buy some.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/12-gaug...-2-shot-25-rounds-per-box-amogx12ga3?___SID=U

 

[robertc1024]

Mr. Orbitup sir, I can probably cut longer shells down for you in a lathe if you need me to.

 

[orbitup]

Mr. Orbitup sir, I can probably cut longer shells down for you in a lathe if you need me to.

The Magtech shells are 2 1/2" and my chambers should be 2 5/8". I'm no mathematician or engineer but I think I'm okay. I will hit you up for that if the chambers are shorter. Thanks.

 

[motorcarman]

RST has Shells for the older shotguns.

I have a few OLD ones that need low power shells.

http://www.rstshells.com/store/pg/24-RST-Shotshells.aspx

Just in case you don't want to 'roll-your-own'.

bob

 

[robertc1024]

Track of the Wolf has brass cases but they're god awful expensive


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[orbitup]

RST has Shells for the older shotguns.

I have a few OLD ones that need low power shells.

http://www.rstshells.com/store/pg/24-RST-Shotshells.aspx

Just in case you don't want to 'roll-your-own'.

bob

Bookmarked just in case, thanks.

 

[orbitup]

Track of the Wolf has brass cases but they're god awful expensive


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I think those are turned so yeah, fancy.

I measured the chamber. 2 7/8".

 

[Dawico]

Love the SxS!
Rockin' an Old School shottie is fun as heck!

Pay no attention to the Nattering Nabobs of Negativity that will soon appear. LOL

Yep, there will be somebody along to tell you to donate that to a museum or scrap yard.

Nice find Orbitup. Those old black powder guns can be a true labor of love. I can't get enough of them myself.

 

[jrbfishn]

Beautiful old shotgun. I am really jealous. Not a shotgun guy, but I do really like the old black powder ones.

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[Moonpie]

You'll want to find one of the antique primer set tools when using the brass hulls.
There are usually a bunch for sale over on e-bay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-12-...082238?hash=item361c2f177e:g:RIMAAOSwqVBZX-xf