But that’s of little concern to those with a shotshell-reloading press, such as the MEC 600 Jr., close at hand. The 16 gauge is normally loaded with 7/8 oz. to 1¼ ozs. of shot.

When it comes to handloading, shotshells receive considerably less attention than do metallic cartridges, but here are five reasons to consider it.

Many turkey hunters load their own high-performance shotgun ammunition with Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and Hevi-Shot, but reloading improves performance for all shotgunners.

Reloading for shotguns is a bit of a different animal altogether than for rifles and handguns, and requires its own specialized equipment. The Lee Loader for shotguns is similar in concept to their ...