Reloading steel in shotshells

[huntingfool7]

I'm new to reloading shotgun ammo.  So far I've done up some lead target loads for skeet on an old MEC 600jr.  I'm looking at trying my hand at some steel shot loads. 

In factory ammo, I've been a pretty devoted Kent Faststeel guy normally running 3 inch 1-3/8 oz. of #3's for everything. 

What home rolled recipes are you using?  (hull/wad/shot load/primers).

[seth30]

I load a lot of steel shot but I use 2 3/4 shells.  Do you still want my receipe's? 

[huntingfool7]

Yes I do.  Thanks Seth. 

[seth30]

When I get back home I will send you a PM

[uplandhunter870]

Don't know why powder you're using but I know hogden has most of their loading data on their website and I believe Alliant does as well

Happy loading

[huntingfool7]

Hi Uplandhunter,  I was looking at the Hodgdons website and that's actually why I posted this question.  They only show 7/8 or 1 oz shot charges.  They also list Universal as the only powder choice. 

Not sure that I'd give up my factory Kents for 1 oz reloads that top out at 1300 fps. 

Have not settled on a powder yet.  Looking for something that I'd be happy to shoot at roosters/quail.  I have a couple pounds of SR4756 that may be suitable for this purpose.  Also, I've seen Steel powder on the shelf frequently the last month or so.  I didn't snatch it up because I don't have recipe for it.

[seth30]

Steel powder by Alliant works great   PM sent

[gallion_t]

Tag, I have the same set up and am looking into doing steel loads.

[huntingfool7]

Just order RSI's steel reloading manual.  Manual is $10.00, steel shot is 16.00 bag.

www.reloadingspecialtiesinc.com/Reloading_Specialties_Inc/Reloading_Specialties.html

I understand that there is information in there regarding duplex loads.  I'm playing with the idea of running 6's or 7's under 3's for eastside quail and pheasants.  A guy on another site said he's had good success with duplex loads and that they pattern really well.  He thinks the smaller pellets "draft" the larger pellets that are loaded up front.