Many turkey hunters load their own high-performance shotgun ammunition with Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and Hevi-Shot, but reloading improves performance for all shotgunners.

Reloading your own ammo can involve lots of expensive equipment, but these simple kits are a great way to get started.

By his figuring, he can reload 12-gauge shells for about $4.16 a box or buy them for $4.75 to $6.50. Reloading 28-gauge shells can cost about $5.30 per box and .410 shells for $5.65 per box.