JimFromTN
Well-Known Member
I am new to the forum in that I have never posted before so I am sorry if someone else has already asked.
I have an old mec jr reloader and I am wanting to get into slug reloading to avoid having to pay $2 to $3 a slug. From what I have found, it sounds really easy. My only problem is finding a good source of cheap slugs. I found the following website http://gardnerscache.com/index.html but they always seem to be backed up and they won't let you order. I have also been out to Ballistis Products Inc and they have a pretty good selection but their prices aren't nearly as good as Gardner's Cache. Also, Lightfield sells slugs as well but they are pricey. I think they are like $19 for 25 where as Ballistic has dangerous game for $13 for 25 and Garner's has Lyman 525 gr for $30 for 100. I am trying to keep the cost as cheap as possible with the best accuracy. The Lymans are .30 a piece at Gardner's and I have heard really good things about them as far as accuracy out to 100 yards. I am not interested in making 1900 fps slugs, just something in the 1500 fps range. I have a hastings paradox barrel on my 870 and from what I understand, you really need a barrel with a tighter twist to really get any accuracy out of the faster slugs. Anyhow thats another topic.
Just trying to find out if there are any slug reloaders out here and if so, where do you get your components as well as any advice?
I have an old mec jr reloader and I am wanting to get into slug reloading to avoid having to pay $2 to $3 a slug. From what I have found, it sounds really easy. My only problem is finding a good source of cheap slugs. I found the following website http://gardnerscache.com/index.html but they always seem to be backed up and they won't let you order. I have also been out to Ballistis Products Inc and they have a pretty good selection but their prices aren't nearly as good as Gardner's Cache. Also, Lightfield sells slugs as well but they are pricey. I think they are like $19 for 25 where as Ballistic has dangerous game for $13 for 25 and Garner's has Lyman 525 gr for $30 for 100. I am trying to keep the cost as cheap as possible with the best accuracy. The Lymans are .30 a piece at Gardner's and I have heard really good things about them as far as accuracy out to 100 yards. I am not interested in making 1900 fps slugs, just something in the 1500 fps range. I have a hastings paradox barrel on my 870 and from what I understand, you really need a barrel with a tighter twist to really get any accuracy out of the faster slugs. Anyhow thats another topic.
Just trying to find out if there are any slug reloaders out here and if so, where do you get your components as well as any advice?
