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Like 85 bones. Cheaper, yeah. All manual powered loading though and not as streamlined or easy as say... using a dedicated primer or crimping tool. You wouldn't want to do much volume with it.Less expensive than a full on setup?
Personally, I don't anticipate that if SHTF that I would be using that much shotgun ammo to where I would use up what I have stocked as I would only use most of it for hunting. Also, I think if there are restrictions on ammo, shotgun ammo will be one of the last or least affected.
Plus the idea of carrying shot, wads, powder etc. along while hunting - it seems just easier to carry loaded ammo.
Meant more for those that don't do much bulk reloading or in a bug out situation where you aren't likely to be taking along full sized reloading gear and a box full of dedicated tools, IMO.I love a new gizmo but survival situations? I can't see carrying powder, primers and a bag of shot in a bug out situation. That's weight and space that could be better used for live ammo. If bugging in, I've got Dillon gear to load with.
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I guess in a true SHTF situation where you're down to making your own powder, ripping off wallpaper for wadding and filling em with small rocks you might wish you had one.
The main advantages being able to resize the brass and crimp for multi gun use and tube or mag feed.
Come to think of it, I don't really remember if the lee loader is able to resize. Kinda thinking it didn't, but I could be wrong.
Anyone?
Oh my I guess I really am getting old, back in the day we would have used pages from a phone book or a Sears and send back catalogue...ripping off wallpaper for wadding
No.I guess in a true SHTF situation where you're down to making your own powder, ripping off wallpaper for wadding and filling em with small rocks you might wish you had one.
The main advantages being able to resize the brass and crimp for multi gun use and tube or mag feed.
Come to think of it, I don't really remember if the lee loader is able to resize. Kinda thinking it didn't, but I could be wrong.
Anyone?
Yep, have one in 16 gauge -- another caliber in high demand.Pretty sure Lee stopped making those a ways back. They are in high demand.
You are aware that used primers can be recharged... correct? There are several DIY methods depending on complexity and what is available to you. Ie., roll caps and BP, strike anywhere matches, several chemical options.ps How are going to make primers?
I also realize that all those things you need to recharge your primers are going to be almost as hard to find as primers.You are aware that used primers can be recharged... correct? There are several DIY methods depending on complexity and what is available to you. Ie., roll caps and BP, strike anywhere matches, several chemical options.
Not ideal, but neither is using paper for wadding or rocks for shot.
Matches? I'm sure it would be a ton easier laying hands on matches (for awhile at least) than primers. Heck... 6 months ago you could hardly get primers within an online nation wide market. My local gas station mini-mart has matches.I also realize that all those things you need to recharge your primers are going to be almost as hard to find as primers.
You might do better by just making a sling.