Shot my first reloads today.

[WonderDavid!]

As the title says, I shot my first reloads today. They grouped well and I didn't blow up, so all in all, it went well. It shot one inch groups at 50 and 100 yards (with iron sights) which was more accurate than factory so I am pleased.

 

[UKWildcatFan]

Great job, and congrats! Now go buy components to replace what you shot, plus some.

 

[WonderDavid!]

Well I just loaded up a trial batch, but now I will have to load up a bunch and then try to find powder again.

 

[Starter52]

"Grouped well and didn't blow up"

Good job. That's exactly what I hoped for when I fired my first reloads, way back when.

 

[Ccctennis]

Congrats. I still have that nervous excitement everytime I shoot newly reloaded ammo! I too always think that not blowing up is a good day

 

[WonderDavid!]

Not blowing up was my overall goal for the day.

 

[Nordeste]

Feels good, huh? . Congratulations. Now you have a problem. You will soon find out (if you still haven't) that reloading is per se a hobby contained within the hobby of shooting. It's addictive, and there's no cure for the addiction.

 

[WonderDavid!]

The more you shoot the more you reload and the more you reload the more you shoot. Hmm, I guess I am going to have to give this dilemma some thought, you know what always helps me think? Shooting! Oh, wait.

 

[WestKentucky]

Pay attention to detail and you won't blow up.

 

[Ccctennis]

I agree with west. Pay close attention to the details. Don't get lazy on the fundamentals. I have been at this for three years now and I keep learning more and more. And yes I got into this to save money. Now I shoot ten times more often so much for that.

 

[Bullseye]

Did the 45-70 hollow points work for you WonderDavid?

 

[horsemen61]

What caliber

 

[otisrush]

Congratulations!

 

[Dudedog]

Congrats, Way to go.
I remember when I shot my first reload....
boy was I nervous.
2, 3, 4, 2000, 3000....10000 came a lot easier.

 

[mxjunky78]

Although I currently reload for over 10 calibers I still get that nervous first time feeling every time I shoot reloads for a new caliber. Glad to hear yours shot well and you still have all digits to be able to type about it.

 

[flyguy958]

Feels good doesn't it!

 

[bobinoregon]

Didn't blow up is always good... I've got a couple different styles of cast powder coated 405 gr bullets I can send you whenever you want to try them.

 

[1KPerDay]

Congrats! keep it up. I've only reloaded for 3-4 years and it feels like yesterday I was trying my first load. I remember caliber, bullet weight, powder, charge, and OAL.

and yes, I did hold the gun at arm's length and cringe when I pulled the trigger. LOL