I am relatively newby to Ched hulls, I only learned how sweet they load about four years ago. All of the ballistics data specified were obtained using once-fired cases and components available to the handloaders at the time our tests were performed. Do not attempt to reload any of the loads listed using steel shot. 8 x 56 Mannlicher Load Data 10/20/2011 1:03 pm Loading Data; 300 AAC Blackout Load Data 11/01/2017 10:31 am Loading Data; Rifle Dies; 45 ACP large primer load data vs. small primer load data 02/20/2012 8:27 am Loading Data; Powder Handling; Reloading Dies; 45 ACP; 45 ACP small primers Then, after you have positively identified what you have, use the data in the The benefit is being able to load more rounds into the tube magazine of your pump action personal defense shotgun. Optimum load for light and standard 12 gauge target loads ; Duplicates the performance of Hodgdon Clays at an economical price If I come across any Ched hull, I scarf it up reguardless. Through advanced technology, Hodgdon Powder Co. has produced a superior, flattened-spherical shotgun powder. Even the same maker with the same brass height may be different internally. It also has a couple of pages on setting up a Dremel tool in a hobby press to cut back 2-3/4 cases to the proper length. MEC 9000E, Reloading Blog, Reloading Data, Reloading Press, Shotgun, Shotshell Reloading, Ultimate Reloader. hopes that everything would work together (including the LEE Deluxe Challenger Press Kit), and most of all that Id have fun. All of the shotshell data presented were developed using lead shot. 7/8 oz through 1-1/8 oz. I have done this with all my shotshell hulls. MECs can be converted form 2 3/4" to 3" never heard of converting them to 2", the starting crimp, closing crimp, and finishing taper crimps would all have to be made 3/4" shorter. Challenger Super Shortshell 12ga #7.5 1200 fps (20/box) Challenger's Super Shortshell Shotshells are part of the new wave in shotgun ammunition: shorter-than-standard length shells. Wouldn't be surprised if you did find some reloading data it'd involve clipping the petals or the legs off a 2 3/4" standard wad or something. A seven-and-a-half minute video discussing the types of things to look for in a quality shotshell hull to be reloaded. Tag: Reloading Data. Unlike spherical propellants in the past, TITEWAD features low charge weights, mild muzzle report, minimum recoil and reduced residue for optimum ballistic performance. Hands-On: KMS Squared UFO Press Light Kits for Dillon Presses. The Challenger, American Target and Estate all crimp better than others. the handloader. Variety for 12-gauge. Reloading Information and Data for Shotgun Gauges Select from the following to view its load listing. The hardcover Hodgdon Powder Shotshell Data Manual (Hodgdon Powder Company, 1996) has a few recipes for reloading 2 and 2-1/2 12 gauge shells. .410 (Winchester Data).410 Bore (Alliant Data).410 Bore (Hodgdon Data).410 Bore (IMR Data).410 Bore Loads.410 Gauge (Lyman Data) 10 Gauge. Clay Dot Smokeless Shotshell Powder. Selection of Wads for Shotshell Reloaders. Return to Shotshell, Reloading, The Kents are probably the poorest of the Ched hulls. My latest RCBS and Lyman shotshell reloading manuals have photos and explanations for the different types of hulls.