New guy here, in fact it is my first post. Been a lurker for a while, but decided to join in, since I'm the one you been talking about.
Been a lifelong shooter, not avid, but have a small selection of high quality tools and know how to use them. I'm not somebody who has ever had any interest in spraying up the place. More like a one shot, one kill type mindset. Because my volume has been so low, and factory was always available and adequate for what I was doing, factory it was. And saved ALL brass over the years in case reloading notion ever took root. That time has come.
The writing is on the wall. To keep the weapons functional for the long run, can no longer rely entirely on factory loads. So have begun collecting what is needed to make my own. Good news is that is not hard to find if you know where to look. In short order, have pieced together about 80% of what I will need.....only thing missing are two sets of dies.......and I can get started. I know the process and know what I'm getting myself into. Only goal is to get good enough at loading to get best out of factory hunting rifles, which is good enough for me.
And this is for the long haul........so if it takes me several months to get what I need, that's OK. In the end, hope to have what is needed to run out the string for me......and something to hand off to kids and grandkids.....so they can continue for as long as it's legal to do so.