Reloading for Shotgunners, 5th Edition

FORWARD: The continually evolving nature of shot shell reloading is one of the most apparent things that set our hobby apart from other pursuits. In my case, state of the art makes it far more interesting to stand in front of a reloading press than say, a potter's wheel, with my fingers endlessly circumnavigating a clump of clay. Chronicling the state of the art of shotshell ammunition is similar to the very nature of shotgun sports: getting a fix on a moving target, calculating your lead and following through. In Reloading for Sbotgunners^ 5t h Edition, Rick Sapp has stepped up to make some noise and break a few clays. Modern, non-toxic pellets and the recipes to make shotgun ammunition are, in many cases, superior to similar lead-pellet loads.This is an outcome many of us hardly dared dream of 25 years ago, when it became federal law to use nontoxic pellets for migratory waterfowl hunting.At that time, the ammunition industry had to re-examine everything, including the most fundamental question: "What makes an effective shotshell?" Everything until that point seemed rather self-evident. A modern shotshell is defined differently than it was even 10 years ago, when the previous edition of Reloading for Sbotgunners was published with Mic McPherson and myself contributing.Today, we have several new non-toxic pellet choices for handloading. Some of these, like HeviShot, are denser than lead. In 2005, we can shoot waterfowl and upland game carrying favorite old double guns, loaded with Bismuth NoTox pellets in any gauge, without worrying that the pellets will damage our barrels and without leaving toxic ejecta scattered in the marsh. Steel shot handloading continues to evolve over the course of time. Handloaders have new powders with customized burn rates available; these powders are specifically designed for steel shot payloads. We have improved, tweaked and designed steel shot load data, components and classifications in this time as well. By any standard, modern steel loads are recognized as excellent waterfowling ammunition. Furthermore, because steel pellets are the new industry standard for waterfowl loads, their use has become an economical option. Rick's perspective and research in Reloading for Sbotgunners #5 are fresh.The book is not just a reference manual; his writing style will keep you reading. Even if you already know everything there is to know about reloading shotshells, reading this book adds up to a chance for you to see your hobby in a different light - focusing perhaps on previously unremarked contours of hand-loaded shells. Though time away from the potter's wheel may mean we use store-bought coffee mugs and ashtrays, I contend that reloading shotshells is also a productive, useful way to spend some leisure time. Reloading, for many of us, is a rewarding pursuit, an end in itself, particularly if part of your enjoyment comes from shooting the shells you make.This immediate feedback will keep your brain in motion, considering improvements for the "next batch." For these reasons, making "the best shotshell possible" will remain forever interesting and grass will not be growing underfoot.

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RecycledElectrons (2009-07-24)

More books on reloading will be coming soon.
RecycledElectrons

alehound (2009-07-25)

Thank you -not that I would ever use such knowledge. :)

jeffwilson23 (2009-07-25)

Thanks keep them comeing

jeroboam2 (2009-08-04)

Thank you very much !
Not planning to reload for shotguns, but it's nice to have it in my reloading books collection.

johncoleman2004 (2010-03-29)

Thank you!
Unlike the folks above, I DO reload for shotgun.
This will be very helpful.