It's a discussion forum, Wonk. We don't GAF that you don't GAF.
Your point that reloading is of 'questionable worth' is true to an extent. If standard promo target loads suit your shooting, there is little need to reload, at least for 12 gauge.
The extra performance of good high Sb shot in premium target loads comes at a price. I can load a premium target load for the cost of factory promo loads. Another apple/orange deal.
Anybody who shoots 410 more than a flat a year reloads or is wealthy. In spite of Armbrust, the STS 410 hulls are worthless. In 12 and 20, STS is king of the hill but in 28/410 AA is far superior. In spite of the recently observed 28 gauge AA brass splits It's still the best component hull.
It is worth noting that everyone uses 410 hulls until they will no longer hold the shot charge and it all ends up in their pocket, so maybe this crimp strength business is in fact a tad overblown.
