I too have no shotgun reloading equipment so had to figure things out and it worked out very well in my opinion. I take primed hulls which you can do with simple tools (hammer, punch, plate etc.). I then hand weigh each powder charge, add wadding set ball with good thumb pressure and seal with beeswax. Be sure to wad up appropriate length hull so ball is very near mouth of hull. I have no proof but I believe that no crimp lowers pressure and the beeswax has been keeping my bore properly lubed and lead free which helps me as I run my round balls about .001 over. I know this differs from Darryls advice (he has been instrumental to my success) but that's what's working for me. Keep at it and when your ready to quit your getting close to success.