Thread: Is "case sizing" a requirement when reloading 12 gauge hulls ?

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

I reload some 12 gauge from time to time mostly for black powder......

@Marty Henry SNAP......In my case for the damascus hammer gun. VERY NEXT On my "to do" list is to reload a conventional 1 1/4 load of #4, the cup part of a WAA 12 plastic wad, a lube soaked fibre wad and 2 1/2 drams of FFg B.P. as a subsonic experiment for the Sulun Tac 12 / A-Tec A12 silencer combo.

I have no expectations for the Sulun to cycle, as my interest is with getting subsonic and less BANG.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

..........Resizing has never been an issue and probably isn't needed except for a semi.........

Sadly the long case hulls are for my semi. :>( Only consolation is they were bought just for the recommended heavy load "running in" period, so it seems I'll just have to junk the used hulls.

"You interest me strangely"....Why do you say "except for a semi"

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

........... Try a fired shell in the gun you want to reload them for if it fits easily and extracts no problem just run the resizing bie far enough to deprime and uniform the petals.

Sounds like a plan......... WILCO.