[SSN Vet]

I've finally conjured up my first personal reloading "maxim"

Certainly, I've adopted many other practices and rules from other sources... but this one I came up all on my lonesome and just for me.....

Personal Reloading Maxim #1

I will not time myself when I reload.


Why?

If I'm timing.... I'll be tempted to rush to get a good time..... and then make a mistake

&

Why should I want to foul up a good thing which is my personal hobby time for my personal enjoyment, by watching a clock...

The way I figure it, if I want to reload more ammo. than my current set up and available time allows, I'll put the money into a progressive press set up. But even so, I'm gonna pull the lever at my own leisurely rate and continue to pay close attention to the details.

I'm only advocating this one for me.... but I'm happy to share it with any one who cares.

[WNTFW]

I thought this was possibly a question about what is the most powder you can put in cartridge 'X'

I was expecting "just start low & work up looking for pressure signs"
not "a concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct, or a statement of a general truth"

Speed is Life - not for reloading! (to borrow a dictum)

Maxim #2: I will not do a cost/benefit analysis
Maxim #1: See above post

[Sam1911]

Maxim #3

Soft Federal pistol primers work just FINE in Dillon progressive presses.

...


But not if you're on heart medication. :what:

-Sam:D

[Walkalong]

I will not reload if I am not focused and alert.

I will not reload with distractions.

I will not get in a hurry.

I will see every charge I seat a bullet over.

I will carefully document all reloading & double check everything before getting started.

[ir3e971]

One type of powder at the reloading station at a time.

Said bottle remains at the table until powder operations conclude

[tasco 74]

walkalong has adopted the same rules as i have..........................

[NCsmitty]

Walkalong & ir3e971 saved me a lot of typing.


NCsmitty

[Dannix]

Do you guys ever do QA like weight 10 new rounds together and ensure the reading is 10x the reading of one?

I'm new to the reloading world, but this made sense to me with a sufficiently good scale.

[Afy]

Dannix: Ten rounds would be in the ballpark of a single round but not exactly. The difference is due to differences in bullet and case wieghts.

But QA: Wiegh every charge, and cross check every tenth for rifle calibers. For pistol I just use a lee dipper.

Maxim: Dont smoke while reloading. Dont drink while reloading, not even tea on the bench.

[qajaq59]

SSN VET, I'm with you on the take your time. It's a hobby.... And I don't care how long it takes, so long as it's done right.

[flipajig]

Respect what your doin..
One mistake could cost you more than what you would like to pay..
Double check your data..
And have fun like said before its a hobby no need to hurry...

[Walkalong]

One type of powder at the reloading station at a time.

Said bottle remains at the table until powder operations conclude Yep, that's a biggie, and I forgot to mention it. (I worry about me sometimes. :D)

[USSR]

One type of powder at the reloading station at a time.

Said bottle remains at the table until powder operations conclude

+2.

Don

[Afy]

Make sure the powder dump ramp is shut on the DPS III, before pouring powder into the powder tube.
Cost is some very valuable 4350, besides creating a mess.
(BTW in a land where only VV and Tubal are available... anything else is like unicorn horns)