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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 07:17:41 PM

Title: how to reload classes?
Post by: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 07:17:41 PM: hey i was wondering if there was a class or something i could take to learn how to reload. or if i have to read up n it and do it. any help on this is apprciated thanks everyone
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2012, 07:22:00 PM: I think rcbs and a few other compaines have some great videos to help teach you some stuff. Also youtube, I have learned a lot of stuff off of youtube. Some good and some bad :chuckle:
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on March 14, 2012, 07:28:48 PM: I think Cabelas had a class once, maybe still do. Think they showed all the different tools for comparison (scales vs digital), single vs turret, etc. And they didn't forget to have kits for sale at the class.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2012, 07:36:19 PM: All the reloading manuals I've seen start out with a Reloading 101 chapter. Supplement that with tips from an "old hand" in reloading, if you know one, or ask questions here. We all had to start sometime, and the learning never really stops. I've been at it for around 40 years, and still find out new things.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2012, 07:38:43 PM: Here is a good one for ya :tup:

http://www.rcbs.com/guide/step_by_step_reloading.aspx#
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2012, 07:39:56 PM: Tons of videos here with a lot of info!!!

http://www.rcbs.com/guide/#videos
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2012, 07:47:41 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on March 14, 2012, 07:39:56 PM
Tons of videos here with a lot of info!!!

http://www.rcbs.com/guide/#videos

Ah, yes--the Video age. When I started, I still had to WIND MY WATCH! :chuckle:
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 07:49:25 PM: As a beginner myself.....a week now....i suggest a book, youtube, somebody thats been doing it for awhile, and above all else, go slow, check, double check everything. One double powder charge and it could be the end of picking your own nose.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 07:58:36 PM: By the way...what press? What caliber are you gonna start with?
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2012, 08:13:51 PM: Quote from: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
As a beginner myself.....a week now....i suggest a book, youtube, somebody thats been doing it for awhile, and above all else, go slow, check, double check everything. One double powder charge and it could be the end of picking your own nose.

Or worse yet; a cartridge with no powder, followed by a cartidge fired into a barrel with a bullet stuck partway up the bore!
Don't reload unless you can give it your undivided attention.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 08:19:04 PM: Roger that!!!
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: steeleywhopper on March 14, 2012, 08:25:01 PM: Looks like the Rifle range in Bellingham offers some classes.
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/range/rrclasses.jsp
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: marty on March 14, 2012, 08:26:38 PM: I learned from reading books on reloading but a video would be great for the visual aid! :tup:
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 08:28:09 PM: is there anyone around skgit county that wouldnt mind showing me a thing or two in person. i think it would be a lot easier that way. thanks again for the help
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 08:46:44 PM: What kind of press are you using?
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 08:58:28 PM: im not sure yet. i just decided i wanted to to start reloading for my 7mm rem mag i just bought, to save money. what kind should i look at
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: h20hunter on March 14, 2012, 09:01:19 PM: The more experieced can help more but for rifle only a single stage rock chucker....dont need a progressive for that.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 09:03:24 PM: alright thanks, and should i start out with just buying brass first untill i get the hang of it then start reusing the brass after some practice
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Wacenturion on March 14, 2012, 09:06:09 PM: Cabelas is having a seminar on reloading this weekend (March 17 & 18), both days. I believe 2 p.m. on Saturday and I think 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2012, 09:21:22 PM: I second the Rockchucker single-stage press. It's really all I've ever used. When I was shooting gobs of pistol ammo in the Practical Pistol matches back in the '80s I was tempted to get a Dillon progressive press then, but never did. I like to give my reloads the "personal touch".
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: wraithen on April 01, 2012, 09:08:25 AM: Cabelas is having a class on reloading next saturday. You actually load ammo at the class too.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: bearpaw on April 01, 2012, 09:16:30 AM: Quote from: Heredoggydoggy on March 14, 2012, 09:21:22 PM
I second the Rockchucker single-stage press. It's really all I've ever used. When I was shooting gobs of pistol ammo in the Practical Pistol matches back in the '80s I was tempted to get a Dillon progressive press then, but never did. I like to give my reloads the "personal touch".

:yeah: rockchucker combo kit

My dad started me reloading when he started me shooting. We had several different brands of various equipment but if you go to any sporting goods or even some Wal-Marts you can buy a Rockchucker Combo Kit, that will have everything to get you started. After you get going there are other items you may like better or decide you want to add, but that is all you need to get started. :twocents:
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Wacenturion on April 01, 2012, 09:47:26 AM: Quote from: wraithen on April 01, 2012, 09:08:25 AM
Cabelas is having a class on reloading next saturday. You actually load ammo at the class too.

Which store? Don't see it listed at the Lacy store in upcoming events.
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: Huntbear on April 01, 2012, 09:51:37 AM: Quote from: hunter93 on March 14, 2012, 07:17:41 PM
hey i was wondering if there was a class or something i could take to learn how to reload. or if i have to read up n it and do it. any help on this is apprciated thanks everyone

I learned from helping someone else reload. Asking tons of questions, and getting advice from some knowledgeable people.

But that was 30 years ago as well.... :o
Title: Re: how to reload classes?
Post by: wraithen on April 02, 2012, 12:36:15 PM: Quote from: Wacenturion on April 01, 2012, 09:47:26 AM
Quote from: wraithen on April 01, 2012, 09:08:25 AM
Cabelas is having a class on reloading next saturday. You actually load ammo at the class too.

Which store? Don't see it listed at the Lacy store in upcoming events.

The lacey store. I saw the signs upstairs when I was there saturday.