I just picked up an 8ga single shot shotgun and ordered the components to reload it. I'm using new primed Rem 8ga black industrial hulls which I think have an extra band of metal near the rim so I'll either have to modify the base near the rim or 'clean' the chamber ever so slightly to accomidate the hulls because original 8ga hulls are BIG bucks IF you can find them. I also picked up some 8ga plastic wads, nitro cards, over shot cards, case vise, and a roll crimper. The hulls come primed and I don't know if they are Fed 209 primers, but a 209 will fit when I need to pop them out.

Enough of the background info and down to the questions:
1) Where can I get some reloading info on 8ga shot shells? I called the powder mfgrs and they flatly said 'no data'.
2) Is there a group that shoots & reloads 8ga shotshells so I can get some info from them? England possibly I've heard?
3) Do you know of anyone, heard of anyone, or possibly have an inclination of someone that shoots/reloads an 8ga that might be able to help me with info?

Thanks,
BMG

Drop in at Gunshop.com or Shootingsportsman.com
Somebody over there, no doubt, will be able to answer your question.

BMG- JoeZ's advice about Gunshop. com is right on the money. Russ and 8 Bore are both knowledgible and willing to share imformation.

Shooting Sportsman is another game, entirely. Big bores raise bruises on the pinky, making it unsightly when properly sipping tea!

With appropriate appologies to my friends over on SSM,

Best Wishes, 'Lonzo

Ah, hell, man, they're not all that dandified at SSBB. Some of the regulars even shoot 21s and semi-autos. Also, take a look at the video at Gunshop.com, where a brave soul trips both triggers on a 4-bore. Now that will spill any cup of tea.