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reloading class?
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08/12/15 07:52 PM
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Any reloading classes around anymore? Cabela's doesn't seem to offer them anymore.
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Re: reloading class?
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08/12/15 07:59 PM
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Fort Worth Cabela's has reloading scheduled for 2pm this Sunday. http://www.cabelas.com/stores/store_info.jsp?pageName=011
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lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: reloading class?
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08/12/15 08:12 PM
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Nice, swore I looked last month and didn't see anything.
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Re: reloading class?
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08/12/15 11:36 PM
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If you want a good class check out ntrp http://www.northtexasrifleprecision.comI did his class. It's a bit pricey but is thorough. It's 1.5 days and includes loading and range time. Highly recommend
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Re: reloading class?
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08/14/15 02:04 AM
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no experienced loader in your area that will show you the basics without taking money from you ?
what a damn shame. . .
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08/14/15 02:12 AM
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no experienced loader in your area that will show you the basics without taking money from you ?
what a damn shame. . . I see more and more people not wanting to do this because of liability....I knew a guy who used to, but stopped because of potential law suits
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Re: reloading class?
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08/14/15 02:15 AM
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Re: reloading class?
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08/14/15 02:18 AM
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If you want a good class check out ntrp http://www.northtexasrifleprecision.comI did his class. It's a bit pricey but is thorough. It's 1.5 days and includes loading and range time. Highly recommend
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08/14/15 02:55 AM
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no experienced loader in your area that will show you the basics without taking money from you ?
what a damn shame. . . I see more and more people not wanting to do this because of liability....I knew a guy who used to, but stopped because of potential law suits That seems to me a cop out. I cannot imagine if you let someone reload ammo with you observing that they could have much chance of winning.... Maybe I am wrong but if so its really a sad state we are in. Next thing you know you won't be able to teach someone how to ride a bike.
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"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
Jack O'Connor 1963
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Re: reloading class?
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08/14/15 02:04 PM
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I've watched plenty of videos. Have just about all the equipment or is on the way: press, trimmer, tumbler, dies, gauges and powder dispenser etc.
I understand OAL vs base to ogive. I have already measured ogive and can seat according to that measurement.
Just wanted to be aware of any particular safety concerns. Maybe something so basic the guys writing how to articles and making videos leave out because they assume people know.
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08/14/15 02:19 PM
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I'd be happy to help if you'd like to drive to Melissa.
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Re: reloading class?
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08/14/15 04:06 PM
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I've watched plenty of videos. Have just about all the equipment or is on the way: press, trimmer, tumbler, dies, gauges and powder dispenser etc.
I understand OAL vs base to ogive. I have already measured ogive and can seat according to that measurement.
Just wanted to be aware of any particular safety concerns. Maybe something so basic the guys writing how to articles and making videos leave out because they assume people know. if you read Speer, Hornady, Nosler Reloading Manuals you will be proficient enough if you have specific questions buy me a round of wings and beer at Hooters/ Twin Peaks I'd be happy to answer
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08/14/15 08:49 PM
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I've watched plenty of videos. Have just about all the equipment or is on the way: press, trimmer, tumbler, dies, gauges and powder dispenser etc.
I understand OAL vs base to ogive. I have already measured ogive and can seat according to that measurement.
Just wanted to be aware of any particular safety concerns. Maybe something so basic the guys writing how to articles and making videos leave out because they assume people know. if you read Speer, Hornady, Nosler Reloading Manuals you will be proficient enough if you have specific questions buy me a round of wings and beer at Hooters/ Twin Peaks I'd be happy to answer The first 10 chapters of the Lee loading manual is a great resource for basic reloading and safety. They push their products here and there, of course, but the basic information is all there and well explained.
"I have no idea what WW-III will be fought with, but WW-IV will be fought with sticks and stones." A. Einstein
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Re: reloading class?
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08/15/15 03:01 AM
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Forget the load data until the method is down. Then pick the load data you trust. Some vary wildly. That's the fun part.
Pass the gravy.
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08/15/15 03:55 AM
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I've watched plenty of videos. Have just about all the equipment or is on the way: press, trimmer, tumbler, dies, gauges and powder dispenser etc.
I understand OAL vs base to ogive. I have already measured ogive and can seat according to that measurement.
Just wanted to be aware of any particular safety concerns. Maybe something so basic the guys writing how to articles and making videos leave out because they assume people know. if you read Speer, Hornady, Nosler Reloading Manuals you will be proficient enough if you have specific questions buy me a round of wings and beer at Hooters/ Twin Peaks I'd be happy to answer The first 10 chapters of the Lee loading manual is a great resource for basic reloading and safety. They push their products here and there, of course, but the basic information is all there and well explained. Yup
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08/21/15 02:33 AM
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Buy the ABC's of Reloading, read it from front to back then read it again.
I bought a cheap Lee single stage press and taught myself with trial and error. Then a few years ago I bought a Hornady Lock N Load press. I now reload about a dozen different calibers. Guys on the reloading page on The High Road gun forum were a valuable tool of experience for me.
Don't be afraid to tackle it yourself.....it's not rocket science.
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08/23/15 07:54 AM
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That seems to me a cop out. I cannot imagine if you let someone reload ammo with you observing that they could have much chance of winning.... [/quote]
A jack leg doesn't have to win a lawsuit against you to cost you a ton of money and time. And every lawsuit I have been a party to the lawyers allways ask for reimbursement of legal fees, you never get it. So you are out a ton of time and legal fees and nothing you can do about it. Sucks
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08/28/15 12:23 PM
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Any reloading classes around anymore? Cabela's doesn't seem to offer them anymore. Do you have any friends or forum members in your area that reload. If so ask if you can look over their shoulder next time they load a batch. In the past personally, I have been more than happy to teach. It is just as good for me as it is for them. I find that explaining things forces me to focus and be able to verbalize the most minute detail, and that makes me a better handloader.
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09/01/15 10:46 PM
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Re: reloading class?
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09/01/15 11:59 PM
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I lurked around and read everything in this section I could, then found a bunch of online resources, then read my manual, then had a buddy walk me through the process while he was reloading, then watched some YouTube videos (by the way be careful here there is just as much crap advice as there is good advice). After all of that I finally felt confident enough to reload 5 cartridges with minimum loads and go shoot those, and when I didn't blow my face off I felt confident enough to actually try to work up a load for my rifle. In the end I am extremely happy I took the time and did the research
"Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid."
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09/02/15 12:34 AM
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Better safe than sorry. A mentor or at least a trusted acquaintance is better than YouTube in most cases but you can figure out pretty quickly what not to do with online videos if you've done the research (online like we did P1s)....
Pass the gravy.
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Re: reloading class?
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09/02/15 01:47 AM
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I have noticed over the past few years that it does seem folks are overly concerned about making catastrophic errors in reloading. While not trying to downplay the fact you need to pay attention and understand the basics it's not really that much to it. It may be the fact that nowadays everyone wants instantly to have all the info and is not willing take time to sit down and read and comprehend before jumping out there and start cranking out rounds. But when I think back on the guys who were doing this a long time ago it's kinda funny. Some were grinding up surplus 20mm cannon powder and loading ammo and here is what some of the data they had back then looked like.
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
Jack O'Connor 1963
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09/02/15 02:45 AM
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Thanks.
It's not that hard, only important. These are not mutually exclusive adjectives.
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09/02/15 11:40 AM
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Buy the ABC's of Reloading, read it from front to back then read it again.
I bought a cheap Lee single stage press and taught myself with trial and error. Then a few years ago I bought a Hornady Lock N Load press. I now reload about a dozen different calibers. Guys on the reloading page on The High Road gun forum were a valuable tool of experience for me.
Don't be afraid to tackle it yourself.....it's not rocket science. Exactly my story. I started 6 years ago with the ABCs of reloading, a Lee Reloading manual & Lee equipment. I still use mostly Lee equipment. It just works fine so I never felt the need to replace it. I reload for 10 cartridges now. You'll find you shoot more when you reload because it's cheaper and you are always tinkering.
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09/07/15 02:47 PM
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How many of you actually had a friend that knew enough about reloading to teach you, when you got started? I would imagine most people who reload probably only reload for one or two cartridges. They probably read a whole lot about loading other cartridges when learning, but the only lessons and recipes that stick are the ones you use. Just throwing that out there, because I don't have any buddies that reload. I am sure that if I did, they'd be willing to show me a thing or two. There are dudes on this forum I've never met, who have given me some advice already. I don't think liability is the problem!
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