Zendude
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It’s good to see that more people are getting into reloading. It encourages the reloading equipment companies to come up with new products and to upgrade their existing products.
Good advice.My $0.02 and 37 years of pulling the handle of various loading presses...
Be wary of internet advice, especially forum load data. Except of course the powder suppliers’ web sites.
Buy and read manuals: Speer, Hornady, Lyman etc.
Check more than one reliable source for data.
One bottle of powder on the bench at a time.
Keep written records.
Label ammo boxes.
No distractions, no alcohol or the like.
Like most things in life to keep safe: Pay attention and don’t be stupid.
Etc.
Yup. "Standing on the shoulders of giants" as it were.We were all in your boots at one time.
I think many times folks used to the internet and social media are used to seeing folks chastised for asking questions that some folks deem "dumb' or "stupid". I sometimes think that the word "stupid" is the most widely used word on some of these types of forums. "Stupid guy at Walmart", "Stupid guy at the range","Stupid clerk at the LGS", "Stupid neighbor during deer season", "Can you believe what my stupid buddy did?", etc, etc.
I agree with you tho Hondo, there are no stupid questions as long as the question is being asked sincerely and with a desire for a answer. Especially when it comes to things like reloading. While there is this fallacy that reloading is a dangerous hobby, it really isn't, as long as folks follow directions and know the answers.
he doesn't know what he doesn't know
There seems to be a lot of posts looking for basic information or data which can easily be found in a manual or even a thread search or Google and the OP has not even attempted to look for it.
You & I know that the information is here, but the newbie doesn't know that.
Heck, when I decided to reload I had NO idea that I didn't know that I didn't know.
So what sounds like a dumb question to you & me, is like trying to learn a whole new language.
I firmly believe my original assertion.
When someone posts a question, if they really want an answer, I'm happy to help.
I wish thr had existed (or that I had known that a thr type website existed) when I started.
I'da been one of those iritating noobs - constantly asking questions.
Just my 2¢ worth YMMV
You & I know that the information is here, but the newbie doesn't know that.
For those of you who remember
RCMODEL was so good about answering any question on any level with respect and sincerity. I really miss his comments and advice.
In honor of him and the respect he treated mine and other newbie questions with, I vowed I'd always so the same when I had a little knowledge to share
Ask anything folks, even if you think you might know the answer. That's why this forum is here.