16 gauge: Lee loader or specific press?

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

I dont intend to load 16 gauge all very much, instead i'm going to focus my attention on 12 and/or 20 gauge. But on those smaller calibers, is a lee loader a adequate way to get by loading for them? 12 gauge is the only caliber i'd ever shoot in bulk. 20 gauge and especially 16 gauge I dont see myself ever shooting beyond 20 rounds at a time.

Would I still need a crimping device for the shells? How well of a finished shell does a lee loader produce?

 

[Frulk]

When you say Lee loader do you mean the Lee Load All?

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

When you say Lee loader do you mean the Lee Load All?

yea

EDIT: actually no, I mean its a hand kit for loading shotgun shells. I swear I saw it a few years ago. Or maybe im thinking of hand tool kits people have crafted themselves for shotshell loading, which would still require a shotshell crimper.

 

[Frulk]

I’m thinking of the Load All. Mostly plastic/resin with an aluminum handle. Lots of flex. Maybe up to the task of occasional use. Not sure how it would size. Been a while since I saw one used in the flesh. Don’t remember it being set up for that. I’m a fan of Lee but this was not one of his better efforts.

Around here I’ve seen them go as cheap as $25-35 used

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

I found a random individual tool on ebay that loads shotgun shells. its a press type thing, but small and for specific calibers. Very affordable and perfect for what im going for

 

[gobsauce]

I found a random individual tool on ebay that loads shotgun shells. its a press type thing, but small and for specific calibers. Very affordable and perfect for what im going for

Got a link?

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Got a link?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2653027770...entrq:10ddf2d41810a44e5120040afffdb49c|iid:14

Here you go, just don't buy them all up guys before I get a chance to decide myself

 

[gobsauce]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265302777062?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=f3111c6c7f3d45faaf2b668e236da6d5&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=265302777062&itm=265302777062&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:f1668179-df74-11ec-92af-7a5efbf484d7|parentrq:10ddf2d41810a44e5120040afffdb49c|iid:14

Here you go, just don't buy them all up guys before I get a chance to decide myself

Wait,just to be clear, this thing is an entire Reloading kit for 16 Gauge?

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Wait,just to be clear, this thing is an entire Reloading kit for 16 Gauge?

it might still need a crimp tool to go with it. They also sell those.

Because this is a forum and part of its function is documentation for future reference, im going to drop a screenshot of the product here



It looks like it has provisions for decapping, but i don't see anything for crimping. But a look at their store they sell crimp tools for shells

 

[Cokeman]

I wonder if it would work for the 2-1/2” shells that I have.