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Second, manufacturers recognize the growing interest in lighter, but still effective, loads. It is relatively easy now to locate shells that are loaded with less powder and less shot, rather than more: minis rather than magnums. There was an era in the ‘70s and ‘80s when every shell strained for maximum power and greatest possible impact. Of course that meant maximum physical punishment from blast and recoil. This is no longer the case.

Third, there has been an explosion in the development of non-toxic loads. Offerings of bismuth, tungsten-compounds and even steel have greatly refined the selections in green shooting. Even components such as the humble wad are evolving toward complete biodegradability.

The Sizemaster by Mayville Engineering Company or MEC is a single stage reloader that sells for less than $180. This inexpensive press will build all gauges. Begin learning about reloading with a single stage press like this one. Then, if you decide that reloading is a valuable skill and saves you time and money, gives you control over your loads and promotes precision shooting, it is time to step up to a faster and more expensive progressive press which cycles shells automatically, building one complete shell with each pull and release of the handle.