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Marc,

I have just recently been successful(?) in reloading some 12 gauge 2 1/2 inch shells using once fired RST hulls. I load 1/2 and 3/4 ounce lead loads. I'm using a MEC Sizemaster loader.

I use Alliant Extra Lite powder for the 1/2 ounce loads and IMR 700X for the 3/4 ounce loads. I use Winchester primers and Claybuster 6100-12 wads. I use a 0.125 inch thick card wad in the bottom of the wad for the 1/2 ounce loads.

I made a quick attempt at using a shot shell reload calculator but was not successful in getting a per shell cost. I haven't given up on that, will try again later.

Forgive me for doing a quick reply, getting late here and it's past my bedtime. I can get back to you later with more detail if you'd like. (And hopefully, I'll figure out how to use that calculator.)

Edited my post after trying that calculator again and figured it out.
Cost for the 1/2 ounce loads is about $4.23 per box of 25 and $4.59 for the 3/4 ounce loads.
Be happy to provide my component cost if you's like.

Jolly