Article: The utility angle: rolling your own ammo is more than just a cost-saving thing. (Shotgunning).

Unless my eyes deceive me, the number of hunters who shoot clay targets during the off-season is on the increase. If you are one of those who shoots more than a few rounds of skeet, trap or sporting clays each year, you probably cannot afford not to reload those empty hulls. I'm a wingshooter at heart, but shooting as much skeet, trap and sporting clays as my schedule will allow keeps my eye sharp and my timing in tune even when hunting seasons are closed.

If I bought Remington STS, Federal Gold Medal and Winchester AA target loads from my gun club at member's prices, I would spend about $5.50 for each box of 25 shells I use on clay targets. I already have a good ...

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