CaptHank
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My wife just walked by and asked why my bench isn't as neat as that.
That's what happens when you have worked in a chemical laboratory for 31 years. Everything labeled and everything in its place. My garage is the same way.
My wife just walked by and asked why my bench isn't as neat as that.
Then that would be NeinI'm saying never.
Yeah, trimming brass is my least favorite part too. Luckily, better than 90% of what I load is straight walled cases.I hate trimming brass, love the rest of it though.
Let me share a thought or two in response to this post. Most dedicated reloaders will tell you that we can, indeed, create better accuracy than factory loads. On occasion, a factory load will match my reloads, but rarely. And do we save money? Oh hell NO. I spend a ton of money on loading and a bunch of time. It would be much cheaper if I shot only factory loads because I would be shooting much much less. BUT, I would miss the fun of trying 5 different bullet weights and different powders and different loads to find the perfect round for my rifle. It's a HOBBY. However, I first started reloading to support my prairie dog shooting hobby. At that time .204 rounds cost about $1.00 per round and I could reload them for 25 cents. So yeah, when. I shot 400-500 rounds during a 4 day shoot, I did save some money. But, that is rare. When I first started reloading, I used my brother's equipment, so no cost. But then I upgraded built a bench and bought my own press, dies, powder, primers, bullets, brass, electric trimmer, power brass prep machine, and the list fo stuff keeps growing. The greatest part of reloading for me is planting a bullet behind the ear of a fat tasty doe because I knew exactly where that bullet was going.Zero interest in reloading, I believe in the saying never do anything someone else can do better than you can. I don't see the $ savings either when you consider your time.
Time is a factor. But are you ALWAYS going to be doing something productive that YOU get to see (use) the fruits of your labor? Not being interested in reloading is fine. It’s not for everyone. Especially if you don’t shoot much volume. But if you shoot any volume of more expensive cartridges like 45 Colt, 45-70, 375 H&H, it’s absolutely worth it. Those who don’t pay attention to what they are doing because they find it boring are exactly why you don’t shoot someone else’s handloads. You are literally making a bomb if you don’t pay attention.Zero interest in reloading, I believe in the saying never do anything someone else can do better than you can. I don't see the $ savings either when you consider your time.
Nah, no hate towards the reloaders. But some of us recognize that in every single thread that even tangentially mentions prices of factory ammo, very quickly, a holier-than-thou reloader will chime in trying to shame a poster for not being a reloader. That's probably the reaction you're seeing.I’m not saying you, but I’m starting to see a little hate towards the reloader (the haves) and those who don’t (the have nots).
Zero interest in reloading, I believe in the saying never do anything someone else can do better than you can. I don't see the $ savings either when you consider your time.
Well I don’t totally disagree with that. But at the same time, if you’re not prepared, don’t gripe. Obviously that doesn’t apply to shooters or reloaders who are new to the game. Of which there were 7 million last year. I honestly feel bad for them. But for those that continue the same cycle of insanity every few years, I really have no pity. Thought I was prepared the last time. Close, but not quite. This time? Bring it on. People tend to learn lessons the hard way. I did. But I was also new to reloading.Nah, no hate towards the reloaders. But some of us recognize that in every single thread that even tangentially mentions prices of factory ammo, very quickly, a holier-than-thou reloader will chime in trying to shame a poster for not being a reloader. That's probably the reaction you're seeing.
I used to reload, don't anymore. Just don't have the time; but I also don't have to drive around to all the stores trying to find ammo nor do I pay outrageous prices for ammo online. So just because someone doesn't currently re-load, doesn't mean they're a "have-not."
Now averaging $40.00+ a box and as high as $90.00 on armslist, I wonder how the OP feels about his decision now. I know I'm loading 9 for under $7.00 a box using free range brass.At the moment I enjoy making 9mm for $5.50 per box vs $15 to $20 per box if you can even find it at all.
And a bright light shining on the seating station + paying attention should be good enough to prevent squibs. Had one in 25 years of doing this, bought the light and none since. Lesson learned.That's what eyeballs are for.
Lighting is key. Especially with aging eyes.And a bright light shining on the seating station + paying attention should be good enough to prevent squibs. Had one in 25 years of doing this, bought the light and none since. Lesson learned.
Bill
Now averaging $40.00+ a box and as high as $90.00 on armslist, I wonder how the OP feels about his decision now. I know I'm loading 9 for under $7.00 a box using free range brass.
Bill
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Zero interest in reloading, I believe in the saying never do anything someone else can do better than you can. I don't see the $ savings either when you consider your time.
I love hand loading. The whole process appeals to my nature. I regret having waited so long to start!
Agreed 100%. I'm not gonna stand at the presses for 9mm or 5.56 blasting ammo. There's just no way to justify the time and effort for dollars saved, if there even are any. Especially since I discovered the glory of cheap steel case ammo. For that matter, I don't reload 7.62x39, .380, .40S&W or .45ACP either. Because I'm also not gonna chase brass through the weeds. Plus with those cartridges, I only need a flavor or two in each.I get what you are saying and largely agree. Reloading is a rabbit hole into minutia, some folks enjoy that. I reload because some of my favorite cartridges have huge gaps in the commercially available ammunition. To sit around cranking out 9mm or 5.56 NATO or some other bulk ammo, I would as soon not. But for rifle ammunition for .44 Magnum or "Marlin" loads for .45-70 and powder puff loads for the same or for another of my favorites, the .30-30 with HCL bullets, there is good reason to make my own. Another, at least until fairly recent, .270 Winchester had largely boring offerings. And I will add in .45LC as another I can fill gaps in that just do not exist on the store shelf. But, for hunting or defense, commercially available offerings are often less money, more consistent and generally superior. And then along came the current sad state of affairs--------.
The current sad state of affairs if bad whether or not you reload. I get you reloaders, many of you, have lots of ammo, so do some of us who don't reload. I can't even move the case mine is in.And then along came the current sad state of affairs--------.
Do you have a hobby that you enjoy doing that you spend money on? Reloading does not have to be about saving money. But to say that you can't do better than someone else (factory loads) is incorrect. You can definitely do better than they can for your guns! Factory ammo has to function across a very wide array of firearms for said caliber! Whereas a reloader can tailor rounds for his or her firearm and purpose etc....
Now can they do better than you specifically? Only you can know that one! But even in my little short time reloading, I can make a better round for my rifles than almost any factory ammo I've tried so far.
We all spend time and money on different things. If it doesn't interest you to reload, then no need to do so.
Let me share a thought or two in response to this post. Most dedicated reloaders will tell you that we can, indeed, create better accuracy than factory loads. On occasion, a factory load will match my reloads, but rarely.