Poll: Level of involvement in reloading.

I started reloading in 1963 for .30-06, on a used Hollywood Senior press that I bought from one of my college professors for $25.00, including a set of dies. I'm now up to reloading for 30+ calibers, and I've reloaded between 750,000 and 800,000 rounds of ammunition, as close as I can determine.

Presses include that original Hollywood Senior, a larger Hollywood Senior, an RCBS Rockchucker (2nd one of those, since I wore one completely out and RCBS replaced it for free) a Hornady LNL that replaced the Hornady Pro-Jector that I wore out and Hornady rebuilt, again at no charge. I'm also in the slow process of refurbishing a Tri-Standard Load-a-Matic press from the 1950's. If I can get that one running again, I'll be in press heaven......

I've been casting bullets since 1968 and still at it. I'm always scrounging lead to feed the Magma Master Caster...... I also do some bullet swaging, both jacketed and lead, but that's another subject.

Hope this helps.

Fred

Started almost 30 years ago with a couple of Lee Classic Loader kits. I now have 4 Lee presses and load for all my centerfire calibers and 12 ga. Began casting about the same time and can now cast for all my centerfire calibers and four sizes of round ball. I do maintain a good supply of commercial cast bullets as well.

Reloading and casting is a part of the firearms hobby for me. I'm extending that approach now that I'm retired by learning to make more of my black powder gear.

Jeff

Casting? Meh. If the last few months have taught me anything, it's that I want to learn to make my own primers.

I do quite a bit of reloading but it's casual. I cast roundballs but not bullets. I'm not really set up to deal with a pot of molten lead, and I do worry about the fumes.

I’ve had the money put aside for nearly a year and like an idiot, I waited, so I’m in the new, maybe later category.

Like everything else, presses seem to be backordered. I’ll probably start picking manuals this weekend; The ABC's of Reloading and maybe something with actual load data. If nothing else I can at least start reading. I’m completely new to it so that’s probably a good idea anyway.

Just started reloading last year. I really like shooting rounds that I "made" myself, not to mention the cost savings. I don't have any plans to cast my own bullets in the near future, but may consider it further down the road.

Started in 1971 with a Lee Loader and a hammer. I now have dies in 23 calibers.

I went ahead and chose new reloader. I've been doing it for a little over a year and reload for 8-10 calibers. I don't cast yet but before the summer is over I will.

I got into reloading for accuracy...started when I shot on Police teams and Army teams in competition here in the US and Canada...1983. I have retired from both now, but I still reload for .38/.357, 45ACP, 22-250, and 7.62X39. Reloading 22-250 for accuracy at VERY long distances gives me rounds that I could NEVER buy over the counter...

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May not be as pretty as commercial ammo but there is real satisfaction in seeing boxes of cartridges I've carefully loaded with bullets cast in my garage and knowing they will do the job.

Jeff

I have an RCBS Rockchucler, a Forsters Co-Ax press and a Lee 4 Hole Turret press. I reload for everything I shoot but for the 7.62X54R and 7.62X39 but if prices keep going up that might change too.

I cannot find an appropriate poll response.
I'm not a "new" reloader, and I am not a long-time reloader.
Five or six years at this point.

Not surprised at the numbers especially since the thread is on the reloading forum...

Don,
I am not surprised by the results.
Any one that would vote no probably won't be looking in the reloading section.
Once you feel competent to do what you need done the newness is over.
Bullet casting is a pretty big jump for many people.

I started Handloading in 1989 at the age of 17 on an RCBS Rockchucker. Dad asked me what I wanted for high school graduation, and I said a Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum (I worked at the Sporting Goods Counter at Wal-Mart, we still sold handguns at the time, and it was the largest handgun we sold ).

After several trips to the range throwing out a 50 Cent Piece everytime I pulled the trigger, I started loading for the .44 Magnum and about ten years later started casting bullets for it. The satisfaction of loading your own ammunition, casting your own bullets, and shooting them watching your handiwork put every factory load out there to shame is off the charts.

Fast forward to 2013, 2 Dillons, 2 Redding T-7s, and an RCBS JR and I am still at it.

The next step will be shotshell reloading, specifically building buckshot and slug loads.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

I'm weird.....I enjoy casting and reloading as much as shooting.

I started reloading in 2006. I started with dies for .38spl/.357mag, .22-250, and 7.62x54r. I have since grown my habit...I mean hobby... into several other calibers. I am not a newb but still claim ignorance in many aspects of reloading. I have learned a lot from a co-worker who started loading back in 1970 and from many of you here on THR. While I have given thought to casting, I just cannot get passed the initial startup investment when MBC is so reasonable. If I find a deal at a yard sale or something, I would try it out.

I reload and I cast. I know how to and have made my own black powder. I know how to make priming compound and smokeless powder. They are next on my to try list as I haven't actually made any. I make my own gas checks and while I do buy lube I can easily make it. I like to not be beholden to any companies to feed my firearms. I'm sure I could make cases if I really had to. Just wouldn't be able to produce them quickly or in mass quantity. If I ever bought a mill I wouldn't be buying anymore firearms as well


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I started reloading 9mm and .40 last summer but had to stop when we relocated across the country to an apartment. Hope to take it up again as soon as we get into a proper house again.

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