I just want to thank all you folks for all the knowledge you share here. I’m new to reloading but I’m in a very good place with it. About a year ago I got interested in making my own ammo. It was six months later that I finally made my first round. I taught myself, reading books and internet info (mostly here) and I’m loving every minute I spend at my bench. When I started I bought the RCBS Rockchucker master kit, a pound of powder, a hundred bullets some primers, a couple books and some other stuff you guys recommended. I worked up some loads and was very happy to have shot my first reloads. Then I went shopping for more components and I couldn’t find the stuff I used before so I bought a hundred different bullets and worked up another load, it worked good but next time same thing. So I’ve learned and recommend to other noob’s coming up behind me buy in bulk and save yourself some time.
Now I’ve got a good system. I’ve got baggies of brass in different stages of prep and a good key to identify them, loads that are proven and components to last a couple of years. I check every charge with a flashlight and that has saved me a squib I’m sure. A piece of plastic coated cable is indeed a good pocket cleaner. There are more tips I’ve learned here that I don’t remember right now. It is even more satisfying to go to the gun shop and see that there isn’t any ammo to be had at any price. If I didn’t reload I couldn’t shoot, period. My stuff has already paid for itself and that feels good too. So, Thanks, Rick
Now I’ve got a good system. I’ve got baggies of brass in different stages of prep and a good key to identify them, loads that are proven and components to last a couple of years. I check every charge with a flashlight and that has saved me a squib I’m sure. A piece of plastic coated cable is indeed a good pocket cleaner. There are more tips I’ve learned here that I don’t remember right now. It is even more satisfying to go to the gun shop and see that there isn’t any ammo to be had at any price. If I didn’t reload I couldn’t shoot, period. My stuff has already paid for itself and that feels good too. So, Thanks, Rick