You can also ask around at the ranges. Just be careful and take your time. Some folks don't like to be bothered there. If you watch before you speak, you should be ok.I definitely will! Thank you for the advice!
You can also ask around at the ranges. Just be careful and take your time. Some folks don't like to be bothered there. If you watch before you speak, you should be ok.I definitely will! Thank you for the advice!
Buy several reloading books. Read them through well. Re-read them through well. Adhere to min and max loads. Lots of component stores on the web. Remember the golden rule: if it sounds to good to be true, don't fall for it. It's probably a scam. Post questions here. Lots of folks that are good to help out. Stay safe and have fun.I found a place called Bruno's reloading supply. I'm gonna start there as there, when I buy my press and slowly learn what to purchase to reload 300wm and 308
I appreciate (and agree with) this perspective. I see a lot of blame dumped on the younger generation for being too busy, too distracted, too (insert other insult here). There is absolutely a trend in US society to be more and more focused on instant gratification, and I've seen that span every generation. My dad has the worst phone addiction I've ever seen! It's not just a generational issue but a societal change. The world feels like it's going faster every day and people adapt to it.This is kinda where I am. I am proficient in making bullets shoot better than most factory and not blowing myself up. So I teach what little I know to those who show interest. A lot of people know I reload, but few ask many questions.
Many of the younger generation are so busy with their lives, it is hard to prioritize time and space and funds to reload over their young families or just other stuff they want more. Not really unlike a lot of us through out our lives.
Reloading most often pays out in the long run. Almost never in short term. You've gotta stick with it. It's the gear that is hard to justify. IMHO, a basic reloading setup could be had for around $375-$500 and do an acceptable job. Of course, the sky's the limit.I appreciate (and agree with) this perspective. I see a lot of blame dumped on the younger generation for being too busy, too distracted, too (insert other insult here). There is absolutely a trend in US society to be more and more focused on instant gratification, and I've seen that span every generation. My dad has the worst phone addiction I've ever seen! It's not just a generational issue but a societal change. The world feels like it's going faster every day and people adapt to it.
Reloading is a hell of a skill to have, and one I'm proud and happy to have learned over the years (I'm 31, started loading at 18 on an old Herters press). And I also have zero dislike for the person who prefers to buy factory ammo, instead of devoting a whole spare room and thousands of dollars to equipment and supplies, let alone the time sink.
Folks will gravitate to loading for 3 reasons. 1) they want utter control over the load
2) they want to build big magnum or hard to find ammo for cheaper
3) they shoot volume and think reloading will be a benefit at said volume
I've yet to see someone become interested in loading, and stick with it, if they don't fall into one of those categories. Even my long range buddy who regularly shoots 1500+ with me has refused to get into loading. Factory Hornady ammo shoots .5 moa in his rifle, and he would save about $15 per box of shells to reload depending on which components were used. At $15 per box saved, the loading hardware would pay itself off after a bit over 2 years, and that doesn't include the time spent on the process. I can't blame him for not wanting to dive in feet first.
Agreed. That buy in is hard, and if you don't have a good space for it it's even harder. But, you can certainly get started (with brand new gear) for under $500 in hardware. Then it's just a never ending amassing of extra tools to make things better, cleaner or fasterReloading most often pays out in the long run. Almost never in short term. You've gotta stick with it. It's the gear that is hard to justify. IMHO, a basic reloading setup could be had for around $375-$500 and do an acceptable job. Of course, the sky's the limit.
And someone seems to come up with bigger and better every day.Agreed. That buy in is hard, and if you don't have a good space for it it's even harder. But, you can certainly get started (with brand new gear) for under $500 in hardware. Then it's just a never ending amassing of extra tools to make things better, cleaner or faster
Anything in particular? I just ordered the Nosler reloading manual.Buy several reloading books. Read them through well. Re-read them through well. Adhere to min and max loads. Lots of component stores on the web. Remember the golden rule: if it sounds to good to be true, don't fall for it. It's probably a scam. Post questions here. Lots of folks that are good to help out. Stay safe and have fun.
I got into it with a Lee Loader (the old by-hand press you need a hammer to operate) because I couldn't afford to buy the amount of 270 ammo I was shooting at the range near work.Folks will gravitate to loading for 3 reasons. 1) they want utter control over the load
2) they want to build big magnum or hard to find ammo for cheaper
3) they shoot volume and think reloading will be a benefit at said volume
YepAnd someone seems to come up with bigger and better every day.
And down the rabbit hole he goes...
Good start. Read the front section of the manual about basic reloading. It has all the information you will need to get started. If you have questions, feel free to PM me. I would be happy to assist you in any way that I can.Anything in particular? I just ordered the Nosler reloading manual.
Do yourself a favor and get a case gauge for whatever round you are loading for.Anything in particular? I just ordered the Nosler reloading manual.