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Offline JDArms1240

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My first cartridge
« on: September 09, 2025, 08:01:18 PM »
This is the first cartridge I’ve loaded up on my own gear, in my own garage.  I did a small little bit of loading on  another persons bench, but now I’m glad to have my own.  For this hunting season I’m only loading what I know, what I have experimented with in my rifle… but boy am i excited to do my own experimenting!

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2025, 08:01:50 PM »
Sorry about the sideways photo, not really sure how to make that not happen.

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2025, 10:04:31 PM »
Nice.  It's a hobby unto itself.  I enjoy loading as much as shooting. 

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2025, 10:09:05 PM »
She's a beaut, Clark!
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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2025, 10:13:09 PM »
It’s a fun hobby to get into. I load everything I shoot, pistol, rifle and shot shells all gauges and lengths.
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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2025, 11:41:16 PM »
I've been loading my own for a little over 57 years.  It's a great hobby and very rewarding when you connect rounds you loaded on game you pursue or targets in competition.  I still am learning and it's still fun.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2025, 05:01:09 AM »
It does give you a sense of accomplishment when you do it yourself and it Works.
Congratulations on your new found hobby.

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2025, 05:18:42 PM »
7mm Rem Mag?

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2025, 10:15:31 PM »
Yessir!

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2025, 10:44:20 PM »
Reloading is a ton of fun!!   My shooting ability and accuracy greatly improved when I started rolling my own.  Great hobby!!

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2025, 11:52:18 PM »
She's a beaut, Clark!

  :chuckle: Thanks Eddie!…Eddie?
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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2025, 06:14:38 AM »
Nice! Its good to know all the ammo you are hunting with is all the same. You made it, you know what's in it. Well done.
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: My first cartridge
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2025, 07:32:36 AM »
Congrats! You have completed your dive into the rabbit hole!
Like I always tell people, “You will not save money loading your own because you will shoot more and buy more gear.”
It is enjoyable to do and it will most likely make you a better shooter.
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