Primers also require care in handling. Never take primers from the original container until ready for use. Exposing a primer to excessive heat, fire, flame or rough handling will cause it to explode. Do not store primers near powder or where children can get at them. Always use manufacturers recommended components. Do not experiment or substitute components – the result could be a shell which fails to perform satisfactorily or, worse, inflicts serious injury on the shooter or bystanders. Manufacturers extensively test recommended loads and know how they perform. Always follow these recommendations exactly. It is also recommended that safety glasses be worn when reloading.
Check out Part 1: Choosing the Right Reloading Tool
Check out Part 2: What's Really Inside a Shotshell
Check out Part 3: Selecting the Correct Reloading Components
Check out Part 4: Reloading Safety
Check out Part 5: Shotgun Reloading Steps
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