Back in the saddle again...

Howdy Fellas,
Yesterday afternoon I took a much needed 45 minute retreat to the garage. I hadn't rolled any fresh ammo since the birth of my second child over 7 months ago. After double checking my manual/notes, I methodically set my block up with some primed .38 brass. Sadly, there were less than 50 pieces ready to go and about an equal number of MBC 158gr .38 Match projectiles. After loading what I had set up, I scrounged around my bench looking for more empty revolver brass... alas it is ALL LOADED!

Looks like I need to set up a range appointment for some "group therapy", and then put in an order to MBC. We still get a deal there right? Suppose it is a good problem to have jugs of powder and cartons of spare primers.

In four to six years, it'll be nice having an extra little range helper retrieve brass. As fun as children are, kids tend to eat up any and all free time.

Thanks for the warm response fellas. Hey Wildfire, I blew some of my 'gun fund' on a Ruger 10/22 Takedown about 6 months after those were introduced. Part of my thinking was "This will be enjoyable and the kids can have it later." After seeing my coworker's kid blow through ammo in their's I'm tempted to start the girls out on single-shot bolt actions (just like all of us were). Nothing ruins fundamentals more than spewing through 25 rounds of rimfire ammo. Gotta make every shot count!

kcofohio said:

Bama Drifter, you can get a magazine for that 10/22 that only holds 1 rd. Then as they get older, they can graduate to the 10 rd.

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Oh, cool. I was under the impression only CZ and maybe Savage offered a single shot "sled" for their guns. Will def look into it.

Edit: With the help of my mother-in-law, I was able to break away to garage again this afternoon. While throwing out a bunch of "potential ammo storage" containers (empty soup tubs, random plastic trays, etc.) I stumbled upon a trove of cleaned & prepped brass!!! Rejoice! I was able to prime about half a hundred pieces before the inevitable text message summoned me back inside to help M-I-L with cranky baby. Hooray for little victories and an understanding mother-in-law...