Ammo shopping .410 Shotshell score! Maybe the last time I buy .410 shells? Prepping for reloading

Published on May 23, 2022
Duration: 3:34

This video details a recent .410 shotshell acquisition for reloading purposes. The speaker emphasizes the difficulty in finding 2.5-inch shells and plans to trim 3-inch shells for use in revolvers and derringers. Reloading techniques discussed include using overshot cards and wax sealing as a temporary measure before proper crimping.

Quick Summary

The speaker is buying .410 shells for their hulls to reload. They plan to trim 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches for compatibility with firearms like the Smith & Wesson Governor. As a temporary measure, they will use overshot cards and wax to seal reloaded shells before proper crimping.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction & Ammo Update
  2. 00:20Searching for .410 Shells
  3. 00:32Winchester AA .410 Purchase at Cabela's
  4. 00:48Other Cabela's .410 Purchases
  5. 01:00.410 Shells Purchased at Walmart
  6. 01:16Goal: Last Time Buying .410 Ammo
  7. 01:22Preference for 2.5-inch Shells
  8. 01:36Reloading Plan: Trimming 3-inch Shells
  9. 01:52Firearms Compatibility (Governor, Derringer)
  10. 02:03Temporary Reloading Sealing Method (Wax)
  11. 02:37Future Reloading with Crimper
  12. 02:49Summary of Ammo Score
  13. 03:01Why Reloading .410 is Necessary
  14. 03:13Expensive Ammo to Obtain Hulls
  15. 03:18Closing Remarks & 2A Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the speaker buying .410 shells if they are reloading?

The speaker is purchasing .410 shells primarily to obtain the empty hulls for reloading. They aim to stock up on good quality hulls for their reloading projects, as new ammunition is expensive.

What is the speaker's strategy for using 3-inch .410 shells in firearms that prefer 2.5-inch shells?

The speaker plans to trim 3-inch .410 shells down to 2.5 inches. This modification will allow them to be safely used in firearms like the Smith & Wesson Governor and Bond Arms derringer.

What temporary sealing method is discussed for reloaded .410 shells?

Before acquiring a proper crimper, the speaker suggests using overshot cards and then dripping wax on top of the reloaded .410 shells. This wax seal is intended to hold the components in place.

Where did the speaker purchase their recent .410 ammunition?

The speaker acquired .410 shotshells from both Cabela's and Walmart. Purchases at Cabela's included Winchester AA #8 shot, while Walmart provided 3-inch shells in #6 and #7.5 shot.

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