Reloading 12 ga. shells

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I need some advice on which reloading books, or booklets, to get for reloading
buckshot or slugs. On slugs I will be reloading both sabot and Foster types.
I will be reloading both 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells.

I would also like to get some books on how to reload steel shot in 3 inch shells for duck and goose hunting.
 
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You might want to look into whether or not you can use a plastic wad in lieu of a fiber wad. Better seal between the powder and shell case, also if you want to be critical, less possibility of steel shot damaging your bbl, or lead shot being deformed.
 
reloading 12 ga.shells

Thanks for the replies.
I did not know if they made shotcups for buckshot loads. They would be a better option. These would be home defense loads.

Have not tried to load steel shot before. Are there special shotcups for steel shot? My Winchester 1300 in 3 inch was made to shoot steel shot. My Remington 870 Wingmaster in 2 3/4 inch was not. Is it safe to use today's
2 3/4 inch steel shotshells in it, using a Mod. choke barrel?

I have fully rifled slug barrels for both of these guns. A friend has a 1300, 3 inch in smooth bore only. We both like to hunt the feral hogs by walking into the thick cover that they hide in. I am looking for slug loads with LOTS of thump, for these hunts.

Until I can get some lead buckshot shells loaded, which would be the better for home defense use
1. 3 inch, steel, BB's
2. 3 inch, steel, BBB's
3. 3 inch, steel, T's
I have all in factory goose loads. The gun has the Imp. Mod. choke in it at this time. Have all chokes made for this gun. Some other choke better?
 
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