Constrictor
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I'm big into rc planes as well.
Do reloaders tend to have analagous hobbies?
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bainter1212
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I fish some, however shooting IDPA has pushed aside fishing a bit.
I am hoping to get me a still and start making my own whiskey. First I need to overcome some (ahem) "domestic" opposition, and then I need to build a still.
The domestic part is the hard part.
I am hoping to get me a still and start making my own whiskey. First I need to overcome some (ahem) "domestic" opposition, and then I need to build a still.
The domestic part is the hard part.
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I started reloading because I couldn't afford to shoot as much as I wanted to. Then it turned into "hotrodding". After that "special" loads. Then I turned 16 and got into cars and girls for a decade or so. Getting into competitive shooting wound me deeper into reloading than I ever was.
I always have liked making things and making things better.
I always have liked making things and making things better.
TexasDon
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About the poll.
I feel that reloading is one hobby.
Then, there are sub-hobbies that lend to reloading but use a separate set of unique tools and are not NEEDED to reload ammo. They can be bought.
Like casting bullets
Making jacketed or swaged bullets
Powder coating bullets
May be others?
OR....Would one say that if you didn't reload ammo, you would not find the need or want to endeavor in the other sub-hobbies by themselves ??
Hmmmmmm.....
TxD
I feel that reloading is one hobby.
Then, there are sub-hobbies that lend to reloading but use a separate set of unique tools and are not NEEDED to reload ammo. They can be bought.
Like casting bullets
Making jacketed or swaged bullets
Powder coating bullets
May be others?
OR....Would one say that if you didn't reload ammo, you would not find the need or want to endeavor in the other sub-hobbies by themselves ??
Hmmmmmm.....
TxD
MI2600
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In addition to reloading, I tie fishing flies, restore antique cars, and I'm a home owner which includes a multitude of other semi-professional talents.
Hardtarget
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I do some leather crafting. Belts, holsters, knives and scabbards. That hobby blends well with guns/hunting.
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LeonCarr
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Shooting and Handloading are my primary hobbies but about 8 months ago I decided to try something outside of my comfort zone.
That outside of my comfort zone thing is Golf. Shooting is a cakewalk compared to using what are basically sticks to move a 1.6 inch diameter ball to a 4.25 inch diameter hole 18 times in less than 72 strokes.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
That outside of my comfort zone thing is Golf. Shooting is a cakewalk compared to using what are basically sticks to move a 1.6 inch diameter ball to a 4.25 inch diameter hole 18 times in less than 72 strokes.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
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Valkman
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About the time I started reloading I also started making knives and wound doing that for 5 years. I quit making knives but have now taken up 1911 grip making and it's fun trying to get them just right. And it ties right in with shooting and enjoying my guns.
Reloadron
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Starting as a kid it was always shooting and amateur radio/electronics. The electronics put beanies and weenies on the table for 45 plus years. Retired now, I enjoy some travel but am getting the electronic and reloading gunsmith toys out again. Oh yeah, I also enjoy photography to some extent.
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+1 electronics. I'd say it's similar in that you need a relatively large amount/volume of specialized gear, space, and consumables in order to design and make relatively small things. And there are even more and cooler toys you can jones after or make yourself. But somewhat like reloading, if you are good at it, you can actually save or make money doing it.
+1 woodworking. Lots o toys you can spend on here, too. And yeah, it is nice to be able to design and build your own benches, stands, trays, etc.
+1 woodworking. Lots o toys you can spend on here, too. And yeah, it is nice to be able to design and build your own benches, stands, trays, etc.
BullRunBear
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Besides reloading I support my muzzle loading by making my own lubed wads, patches, casting round ball, etc. I'm starting to learn some junior grade leather working to make ML-related gear.
Definitely fly tying. It's as satisfying as reloading. At some point I would like to try rod building just for the heck of it. Still strum my ancient acoustic guitar now and then.
I'm taking a back-to-basics approach for other hobbies. Wood working (small stuff) with hand tools. Whittling and decorative woodcarving. Haven't been on the air lately but still have my ham license. I'm re-learning CW and will operate mostly QRP (low power) with simple antennas. My existing gear will cover that. I'm re-establishing a small darkroom to develop and print black and white film. (Yeah, it's still available.) The detail possible in a 4 by 5 inch negative is astounding. And I've started learning pen and ink sketching and using water colors.
The wife and I are recently retired so we are pursuing new interests we never had time for and getting back into others. Even on a reduced fixed income the costs are minimal since out interests don't call for big expensive tools or materials.
A fun thread
Jeff
Definitely fly tying. It's as satisfying as reloading. At some point I would like to try rod building just for the heck of it. Still strum my ancient acoustic guitar now and then.
I'm taking a back-to-basics approach for other hobbies. Wood working (small stuff) with hand tools. Whittling and decorative woodcarving. Haven't been on the air lately but still have my ham license. I'm re-learning CW and will operate mostly QRP (low power) with simple antennas. My existing gear will cover that. I'm re-establishing a small darkroom to develop and print black and white film. (Yeah, it's still available.) The detail possible in a 4 by 5 inch negative is astounding. And I've started learning pen and ink sketching and using water colors.
The wife and I are recently retired so we are pursuing new interests we never had time for and getting back into others. Even on a reduced fixed income the costs are minimal since out interests don't call for big expensive tools or materials.
A fun thread
Jeff
I've been building traditional bows for 20+ years as well as building split bamboo fly rods. Even go so far as turning the ferrules from nickel silver on the lathe. Shooting and reloading has slowed those 2 hobbies to a crawl. Every once in a while I take on an antique restoration for myself. Restoring a 100 yr old barrister bookcase right now. I love old handcrafted stuff. I was born 50 years too late.
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If you count bullet casting then yes. Ham radio for when it's too hot to cast and too rainy to shoot. I also build, repair and refurbish computers and networks and those would be a no. Then there were our motorcycles with gun carry capability so it's all basically a mix.
hobby? what hobby?
As a kid, building scale model kits was a passion. Mostly planes & ships, including subs. The more detailed and complex, the better. Then came rocketry - to the degree that I was rolling my own body tubes rather than use what Estes had in their catalog.
Later it was cars - rebuilding engines, which was around the same time I was building full-size submarines (see how things can snowball?).
Now, aside from reloading, fixing things around the house keeps me pretty busy. I've not touched my golf clubs in years other than to move them out of the way. Raising kids isn't exactly a hobby, but some of the activities, like camping, chaperoning field trips, eight years as a Cub Scout leader might qualify!
As far as related hobbies, IDPA competition and Appleseed events are the closest, as they both have ties to firearms and marksmanship.
As a kid, building scale model kits was a passion. Mostly planes & ships, including subs. The more detailed and complex, the better. Then came rocketry - to the degree that I was rolling my own body tubes rather than use what Estes had in their catalog.
Later it was cars - rebuilding engines, which was around the same time I was building full-size submarines (see how things can snowball?).
Now, aside from reloading, fixing things around the house keeps me pretty busy. I've not touched my golf clubs in years other than to move them out of the way. Raising kids isn't exactly a hobby, but some of the activities, like camping, chaperoning field trips, eight years as a Cub Scout leader might qualify!
As far as related hobbies, IDPA competition and Appleseed events are the closest, as they both have ties to firearms and marksmanship.
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gonoles_1980
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My closest is home-brewing. I don't think surfing or paddling boarding are similar.
OUTSTANDING!!!ScratchnDent
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I tinker with everything. Hot rods, motorcycles, built a couple wooden boats, leather work...
Artofgolf
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Ben Hogan is lookin' down & smiling. Ben's Five Lessons book is a classic for learning the game.
"You can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen"
witchhunter
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I build muscle cars and tie flies. I have been reloading and tying flies since the sixties. It seems like a lot of us tie flies, maybe could we get a fly swap going? Send a couple of our favorite patterns from different parts of the country and see if there are differences in a trout's opinion of them. Sorry, don't want to hijack.
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deadeye dick
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Just turned 77 yesterday so I am slowing down a bit. Started out at age 18 with a 47 Indian chief in 1956 ($75.00 than a 49 H D hydroglide, 2 yrs. US Army, Did a lot of trap shooting and reloaded for that in the 60's (paper hulls) Hunted in my younger days Savage 99F in 308 cal. salt water fishing on Long Island where I was born and brought up. Of course reloading for handguns now. Always wanted to fly but never had the money or the time growing up. At age 66 took flying lessons but never got my pilots license because of a heart attack (just fine after 2 stents) Ride a 76 H D super glide which I've had for 25 years now and just bought a 82 electraglide FLHP. Your as old as you feel I guess. Life's been good to me.
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Their sure seems to be a lot of "fly tyin" going on around here. I'm starting to feel like Im missing out, and I dont even know what it is..
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