It's getting scary at the ranges.
I didn't see you post anything on this? Any stories you care to share?
Guys seem to be just picking a powder and a bullet and loading up cases without any testing for pressure or velocity. They have no idea what they're doing. Just pick a max load and go for it.
You're one of those types that likes to paint with a very broad brush.
We all had to start somewhere. Quite often us newbs already know the answer to the question having read it in our books (yes we have books too) but we come to forums such as this to learn from the pros and confirm what we already know, or think we know. I doubt that there are many re-loaders relying entirely on online load data and forum information to chose their loads. Someone asking a load related question doesn't necessarily mean they don't have a reloading manual.
Forums are funny things that often take on a life of their own. In my experience there are 3-types of people that frequent forums.
1- Those that come to teach and educate the masses
2- Those that come to learn and further their craft (me)
3- Those that come to preach and interject their opinion on all matters, relevant or otherwise.
Which are you medalguy?
kestack.... with regard to your comment. There is a local craigslist type of listing service here in SLC that is really hot when it comes to guns and ammo.
www.ksl.com
I have seen many reloading outfits coming through but they have been older singles from reloaders that have upgraded to turrets or AP type presses. Out west we're all going a little nuts still.
I thought I would find a good deal on ksl.com or fleabay but they just don't show up. Projectors get bid up to $300 most days and newer stuff just isn't there either. I finally just bought new.