I got a LEE LOAD-All shotgun shell reloader and I'm not sure how much powder each shell will recive. There is no adjustment to the powder end of the reloader. Its like one hole fits all, but I am not sure thats how it should work. I can adjust the shot. In a rifle shell each charge is measured on a scale I understand that. I have never reloaded shotgun shells. But thousands of rifle shells. Need some help here. I got books up on books on shotgun shell reloading data. And it shows different grains of powder for each load. But I dont know how to adjust for the different loads of powder per round.How do you adjust the powder in a shotgun reloading?
The Load-All comes with plastic bushings that fit down into those holes in the charge bar. The bushings each have different volumes that in effect measure the powder. You change the bushings by removing the metal front plate (2 screws) and sliding out the charge bar. The load chart included with the Load-All will tell you which bushing to use for which powder.
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As to the Lyman manuals et al....they're fun to look at, but they don't really help. How many times do you need the same exact thing repeated? If you follow the Lee instructions (two pages) and use the Lee charge tables (one page), your loads will be perfect.
It still cracks me up how many ';experts'; we have in the sport who never seem to advance beyond the ';well, I read it in a book so it must be true'; stage. Read the Lee instructions and laminate the charge table page and hang it on your wall. Those two pieces of paper are all you'll ever need. Read them, learn them, and live them as they say....and you'll never have any probs reloading your shotshells.
Don't bother buying a new Load-All, though. You can pick up all the pieces you need straight from the Lee site. http://www.leeprecision.com/
I stock that exact reloader here in the shop. I've sold probably a couple of hundred of them over the years. If there's anything you need to know, feel free to ask here in the forum.How do you adjust the powder in a shotgun reloading?
First off, I would never buy anything used off the internet. You may get a good deal, and you may not. If the manual was not included as I suspect, you didn't get the whole setup. Go to Lee's website and get a manual, then get all the attachments you need to make reloading a safe endeavor.
Also, I might add, there is no monetary advantage to reloading shotshells, only the satisfaction you get in a job well done.
That is the problem with buying used equipment. You could go back to where you got it and ask if they have the powder bushings and instruction sheet. A long shot on that. If not then write or call Lee Precision, Inc. and tell them the problem and they will send you what you need.
Lee Precision, Inc.
4275 Highway U
Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
The loadall uses different plastic bushings to adjust both powder charge and shot load. It should have come with about 20 or so yellow plastic bushings to swap with each other. They're usually stored inside the red lid that covers the whole thing.
Most designs use a interchangeable bushing to control the powder charge. You have to use the correct size bushing to throw the charge weight you need of the powder you use. You can throw a couple of charges and weight them to see what you are getting now and compare to your load manual to see if it's what you need. IF it is no worries, if however it is not you'll need the correct bushing. Check your owners manual for the loader(and read about how to change them too)and order the right bushing from Lee. I'd see what kinds of loads you might want and order 2-3 of them so you're set in the future.
I am a metalic cartridge reloading instructor. I used to load shotshells a long time ago.
Stop.
The Lee Load-All comes with a full set of instructions and used to come with a set of bushing for all the powder charges.
You should have both the Lee Load-All instruction manual and the Lyman Shotshell Manual.
Do not load any shells until you have both manuals in your hot little hands and have read them, Gun shops all over the USA are decorated with blown up rifles and shotguns - you sure don't want to be making a new decoration.
New handloaders should have a full set of manuals - and - know someone who can teach you the ropes. It's not rocket scientist stuff - but - there are some things that are more important thatn others. You really should spend a few hours with someone in your area that has done this before - it will save you a shotgun - and maybe save you the time taking all your shells you did wrong apart.
Done right - you can save yourself a ton of money and make better ammo than you can buy.
Good luck!!
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