Learning the basics of the process

[Mark_Mark]

I totally agree with note above. You Tube has 100s of reloading videos. I watch some almost every day. Some folks know what they are talking about. Some are a lot of junk with a few quotes thrown in. Johnny’s Reloading Bench and Bolt Action Reloaders are on my watch list. Elvis Ammo and Erik Cortina and very good, but are for more advanced shooters.
You do not have to go into debt to get started in reloading. There are lots of folks who are willing to show you how and may even help you set up to load on their equipment. I have several mentees that keep in touch with questions.
Good luck. I hope you find someone close to help you learn.

The knowledge you gain from videos is HUGE! but it’s your job to filter the in’s and out’s

 

[Bfh_auto]

I cannot disagree with this more.

Perhaps it's my age showing, but I can't watch a 30 minute video packed with 3 minutes of information.

Same here. I read much faster than people speak. I find my mind wandering when I watch videos.

 

[Bfh_auto]

The knowledge you gain from videos is HUGE! but it’s your job to filter the in’s and out’s

How do you filter if you don't know what to filter?
Books have been written and edited by multiple people.
Videos are usually edited by the maker. This is the equivalent of proof reading your own essays. It doesn't end well.
Videos are like the teacher explaining the textbook. You have to listen in class and read the text book if you truly want to retain information.

 

[Mk-211]

Books are also faster to reference then a video, you can mark pages that have the info you need in a pinch.

 

[twarr1]

I cannot disagree with this more.

Perhaps it's my age showing, but I can't watch a 30 minute video packed with 3 minutes of information.

Exactly. Most YouTube videos I’ve seen are bloated with useless none-information. YouTube reminds me of the old saying;

“Everyone wants to learn the tricks of the trade without learning the trade”

No one will ever become an expert on any topic by watching videos online.

 

[Shaggy357]

No one will ever become an expert on any topic by watching videos online.

The original post was about learning the process, not becoming an expert. A picture can replace a 1000 words. A good video can be watched before Amazon can put a book in a box for mailing. Don’t get me wrong. I have two new books within the last two weeks, but I will enjoy them because I can understand what they are talking about. A few videos on the subject may lead the poster in ordering the right book for them.

 

[Mark_Mark]

How do you filter if you don't know what to filter?
Books have been written and edited by multiple people.
Videos are usually edited by the maker. This is the equivalent of proof reading your own essays. It doesn't end well.
Videos are like the teacher explaining the textbook. You have to listen in class and read the text book if you truly want to retain information.

Comment and reloading forums…. Real time editing

 

[CMB]

There are many books - here is a link to one





LEE PRECISION Modern Reloading 2nd Edition New Format https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N8OKAU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_glt_i_H85D2AEF29J6MZQNTD3B

 

[Jim Watson]

Hardly a week goes by that I don't refer to Sharpe, 1937.

 

[Mark_Mark]

This guy tell the truth about reloading press, and does comparing and testing!!!!

 

[doubleh]

I have a hard time with most videos. Too much blather and BS. Books just give the information without all the pointless stuff beating around the bush to say something using 200 words instead of the 20 that are necessary.

 

[berettaprofessor]

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned; 1942Bull, there are NRA sponsored classes, usually given locally, on reloading pistol, rifle, or shotgun cartridges. Contact the NRA to find one in your area. It's how I learned to reload, an 8-hour Saturday, and I got a wealth of information from an old pro to start me off. Cost $80, came home with a box of pistol ammo, book, etc, and was worth every penny.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned; 1942Bull, there are NRA sponsored classes, usually given locally, on reloading pistol, rifle, or shotgun cartridges. Contact the NRA to find one in your area. It's how I learned to reload, an 8-hour Saturday, and I got a wealth of information from an old pro to start me off. Cost $80, came home with a box of pistol ammo, book, etc, and was worth every penny.

I second this!

 

[Leon tP]

I know nothing about reloading other than it is in common practice and many members here do it. I have been interested in pistol ammo ballistics for the last 8 years. I am not going to start reloading because at 79 I do not want to make an investment in time and money to do it, and I do not shoot that often for it to an economic consideration.

I see that the hand loading and reloading forum is very active. I have visited it at time only to find myself at a loss due to my ignorance of the subject. Even though I will be engaging in the process i would like to learn the basics of it so I will not be clueless about what is being discussed. I think that might also further my learning about ballistics.

So I am seeking a source of basics info about hand-loading/reloading. If anyone can refer me to a website, publication, or book that addresses the basics of the process, I would appreciate the referral. Thank in advance for replies.

After rereading the OP, I need to recommend one more book.

https://www.amazon.com/Understandin...+firearm+ballistics+6th&qid=1627270133&sr=8-4

Be sure it's a 6th edition or later. A very valuable resource book. Not heavy on the math but there is math.

 

[lordpaxman]

I’m waiting for someone to introduce the audio book version of reloading. Seriously though, each of us learns differently.
To the OP, I’m curious what aspect of pistol ballistics interests you? Typically the only thing you’ll see is MV, and many members shun the use of a chrono. Personally, I see ballistics coming in to play in my rifle reloading.

 

[Walkalong]

I have a hard time with most videos. Too much blather and BS. Books just give the information without all the pointless stuff beating around the bush to say something using 200 words instead of the 20 that are necessary.

Absolutely, my self diagnosed ADD can't take it. Get to the point already.

 

[1942bull]

Thanks to all for the references, suggestions, advice, etc. I am going to sort through it today and make some choices.

 

[jmorris]

So I am seeking a source of basics info about hand-loading/reloading. If anyone can refer me to a website, publication, or book that addresses the basics of the process, I would appreciate the referral.

There are some books worth reading, “the ABC’s of reloading” is a good book but goes beyond basics needed.

This is pretty basic. Clean, size/deprime, install new primer, expand/bell for new bullet, add powder charge, seat bullet to proper depth, remove bell and/or crimp.

 

[Dale Alan]

Speaking of videos . I have one on right now by a popular guy . At the beginning he says...later on in this video I made a major mistake with a powder charge . It was something 6 grains below listed starting load . Instead of editing the mistake out he just gave a warning at the beginning . What if a person missed his addendum and followed his listed charge ? I guess one blessing would be it was under starting load rather than over max charge . I also heard him say numerous times on other videos when he screws up he says, " ya know what, I am a idiot " . What I am getting at is a person needs to be a knowledgeable reloader before he can tell the difference before good/bad info on the internet , so books are great starting point.

 

[mdi]

Lots of bad information on the net, lots of good, but if you don't know at least the basics, it's hard to sort through the trash.

Something like a Speer reloading manual covers reloading in the front, with data in the back.

The ABCs of Reloading is often recommended, I have never seen one. Focus on basic reloading.

I agree. I rarely recommend any reloading or casting videos on youtube mainly because of Walkalong's first sentence. The only requirements to post a video is knowing how. Anybody can post a video and be an expert on anything. A newer reloader does not have theit "BS Filter" developed to determine the good from the bad. I have a copy of The ABCs (I didn't get it until I had about 30 years of reloading under my belt) but I've found it to be an excellent text on the "how to", explaination of components and equipment, aka; "Basic Reloading 101". I believe a copy could be found at the local library (remember those?) if one does not want to purchase anything yet.

 

[lbs]

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned; 1942Bull, there are NRA sponsored classes, usually given locally, on reloading pistol, rifle, or shotgun cartridges. Contact the NRA to find one in your area. It's how I learned to reload, an 8-hour Saturday, and I got a wealth of information from an old pro to start me off. Cost $80, came home with a box of pistol ammo, book, etc, and was worth every penny.

Well,,here in so.cal.our reloading teaching group was told by the .A.T.F,that if our students left with loaded ammo they would charge us with manufacturing.
True story.

 

[Mk-211]

And?

Making your own ammo isn't against the law. So what did they say was going to happen? You're not buying, selling, importing....

I live in SoCal also so this is something I would like to know about. Hell, I'll come out just to challenge this BS!

For S&G's what would they say if everyone was an 06FFL?

 

[RKRCPA]

Here is the Redding links page that has a very good beginners guide. It is an easy read and very informative. It's a good starting point.

https://www.redding-reloading.com/handloading-links

Download the pdf and save it for future reference.

 

[Milt1]

If you belong to a shooting club there will be reloaders there that will be delighted to have you come over and watch the process.

 

[LiveLife]

our reloading teaching group was told by the .A.T.F, that if our students left with loaded ammo they would charge us with manufacturing.

So teach them the reloading safety and basic principles therefore they learn how to seat primers and powder charge cases but they leave with completed dummy cartridges without powder/primer.

You can still accomplish the task of teaching.