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First, get Lyman's 5th edition shotshell reloading manual. It's the Bible. Also, the powder manufacturers have good online reloading data. Second, a good loader to start out on is a single stage MEC.
There are plenty of used ones for sale eBay. As for hulls, probably the most plentiful are the Rem hulls, which you can pick up off the ground or dumpster dive for at most any shooting range. All Rem types load the same: STS, Nitro, Gun Club and Field and Clay. Also, you will need a scale to weigh powder drops to make sure your loader is dropping what you want it to. Last bit of advice, settle on a load before acquiring components. Also, you are ahead of the game by coming here first seeking advice and suggestions.
There are literally gazillions of YouTube videos on the subject, and I'd recommend you spend some evenings there. Even the lowly Lee LoadAll II has quite the video following and is the cheapest method to get into reloading.
Search on terms like 'MEC 600 Jr' or 'Hornady 366'and you'll find video tutorial descriptions of operation, what to look for if buying a used MEC unit, and on and on. There's even a great YouTube video of a 6.o.o kid working his Dad's Pacific DL-105 unit to turn out shells.
And I find this odd, but there's a huge number of videos in Russian also. Spend a few evenings watching these, and they'll take you all over the world of shotshell reloading. It should help clarify what you want.
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Ditto on talking to the vets you know, where you shoot. And if you haven't been shooting long. I'd stay away from self loading until you're more seasoned. I'd borrow before buying. Most seasoned self loaders dial into their loads and stay there.
Once you've really gone through the Lyman guide, Not a lot of reason to re-read. My opinion Borrow a scale initially to confirm bushing drops and you'll pull it out when changing or adding new bushings and/or changing powders Good rec on choosing the powder company and building loads from that. Load for fun, not economics. All very good advice already given. You would be well advised to follow all of it. From a slightly different perspective, here is my advice: If you are taking up reloading 'to save money on shells' you are absolutely wasting your time and should not get into it, if that is your goal.
Yes, you 'may' save a bit of money if you buy everything in bulk and can find places to get some good deals. But if that's the ONLY reason, you will hate it because it takes up A LOT of your free time. And your time is worth something. If, on the other hand, you are doing it as an extension or 'sub-hobby' of your trap shooting hobby, and will enjoy whiling time away in front of your reloading table in the winter, then by all means, get into it. That's my 0.14 ¥. Look, If you don't like to tinker with things and enjoy tweeking this or that to get something just right? Reloading is just not for you.
Its not only time consuming, but you need to enjoy tinkering around. There is little reason to reload 12 ga. These days unless you want to shoot a custom low recoil load to suit your needs. Also something that the other posters above forgot to mention to you, is that its going to cost you well in excess of 1,000 bucks to get started!!! Yep, you'll need to buy 12 pounds of powder, 5000 wads, 5000 primers, 13 to 14 bags of shot just to reload 5000 rounds.
So price all of this and then add 100 bucks for a scale, and another 200-400 bucks for a used/new reloader of your choice. Its impossible to beat a Mec sizemaster for a good quality reload. You can buy a grabber or a 9000/g to reload faster, but the progressive machines are also more complicated to operate as well.
So there is a trade-off. Do try to find a reloader at your current gun club and ask him/her for some help. Good Luck and enjoy your Journey in the clay target sports.
Break em all Jeff. JT, You don't need to buy a lot of volume to get started.
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Component money will be the shell money you and your dad won't be spending. I've got a 9000 12 ga for you. After I rebuild it, I can send it to you to get you going. Let's help you get a recipe.
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What shells are you shooting now? Tell us the brand, amount of shot and speed. A picture of the top of the box would do. Also, how do you like them? Is the recoil acceptable?
Guys, anybody got a scale they aren't using? When a self-motivated younger shooter comes on here and asks for help, why not help him?