Reloading Win Super Speed Xtra from WM

[deafsg1]

Hello All!

I'm about to get involved in reloading for shotshells. I'm interested in loading buckshot loads (#4 buckshot) in 2-3/4" 12 gauge shells. I already have "The ABC's of Reloading" (which doesn't cover shotshell reloading - that's for .308 reloading when I get to it later next year) and BPI's "Advantages IV" book on shotshell reloading. It doesn't go into detail for reloading buckshot.

I have been shooting my home defense pump shotgun at the range, and I would like to move up to small buckshot (apartment). What I don't know is, is whether I can reload with the Winchester Super Speed Xtra shells from Wal Mart. They're the 2-3/4" shells in a white box. It is NOT listed on Winchester's web site, and they do NOT post a phone number anywhere on their web site. I can't determine whether they are safe for reloading and if so, whether they are tapered or straight-walled hulls. The inside dimensions on these things can affect the performance of all these components put together.

 

[rcmodel]

Look inside one after you shoot it.
If it has a fiber base wad where the primer goes, it is a straight-wall case.

If the base wad is part of the plastic case itself, it is compression formed, and should be the same as a AA or Super-X case.


rcmodel

 

[scout26]

Generally, the Superspeed shells are ca-ca when it comes to reloading.

Check the powder manufacturer's website for buckshot reloading data. With shotgun reloading you have to follow the recipes exactly and use the components listed.

http://data.hodgdon.com/main_menu.asp

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/Index.htm

http://www.accuratepowder.com/reloading.htm

http://www.kaltronoutdoors.com/vihtavuori-lapua/Shopping/disclaimer.php