I've always had questions answered, and always found reloading merchants (and gun people in general) to be honest and helpful. There may be some stinkers out there, but far fewer than in other lines of business.
There are a lot of new shooters -- experienced shooters need to instruct and advise, diplomatically, like never before. Not so much on gripping the pistol and breath control and sighting the gun, which people can pickup (or not) and doesn't make that much difference, but on safety. Range safety. Safety principles (the rules). Safety, safety, safety. And use of firearms - never shoot an animal unless you have a reason, never shoot a person unless you are defending life, never dry fire unless you are pointing at something that is backstopped (too many family cats and TV sets have died), never shoot up in the air, never shoot without knowing what is behind the target, never grab a falling gun, never put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot, never... well, you know. The things that matter, that you hear but eventually believe if you think a bit about it, and which make the "hobby" safe and contribute to it being ethical and moral. All of which applies in a way to reloading, too. Be safe, measure twice, check to make sure there are no double charges, read the books, ask someone who is experienced, don't fire a second time if you hear an unusual sounding shot, etc. We need to share these thoughts with newbies... so they can pass them along.
I hope the number of reloaders doubles, and Starline can put in a new building to make more brass... in .44 SPC, .41 REM MAG, .327 FED MAG, and those other, less attractive calibers, too.
I am currently looking for Dillon 550/650 and Hornady LNL AP in the classified ads for 10 counties - if I come across a good deal, I will be buying.
