How many wear Safety Glasses

ShootingNut · March 20, 2007, 06:35 PM

when reloading? Just curious, as I find them clumsy wearing over my "cheaters" so I can see.

rwilson452 · March 20, 2007, 06:41 PM

I just wear my regular glasses but they are polycarbonate lenses. If I have a need to pry out a live primer then I go to full safety gear. Gloves, Eyes, Ears, and a heavy apron.

TimRB · March 20, 2007, 07:06 PM

I always wear them when handling primers, otherwise no.

Tim

**Shane Tuttle** · March 20, 2007, 07:11 PM

When priming and bullet seating...

ShootingNut · March 20, 2007, 07:32 PM

Whoaa, is it worth it? I'm new to reloading, never had a primer blow off, tell me what it's like.

K96771 · March 20, 2007, 07:45 PM

Always when dealing with primers or powder. I only have one good eye and none to spare. I'd rather chuck the case then mess with a live primer. Why risk it to save a dime?

rickh · March 20, 2007, 08:11 PM

"If I have a need to pry out a live primer then I go to full safety gear. Gloves, Eyes, Ears, and a heavy apron."

Add a LONG pole attached to the press handle to that list!

I find newly seated primers come out pretty easy, do not want to go for a full resize, you can feel the decap pin touch the primer and a little pressure applied they come right out. Now if I used a sealer, probably would just toss the case.
I do wear rated prescip glasses.
Rick H...

hodaka · March 20, 2007, 08:22 PM

I started reloading with one of the little Lee kits with which you use a hammer to pound out the primer, neck size the brass then seat a primer with a tap. I forget what they are called. I had a couple small pistol primers pop and it was about like having a firecracker go off at the same distance. I was amazed at how loud it was. It did not make my wife very happy either.

I wear safety glasses when handling primers but not in any other reloading step.

Striker1 · March 20, 2007, 09:04 PM

Might feel a lot clumsier being blind. I wear the glasses. That goes for shooting too.

I once had an M60 MG cook-off while trying to clear a stoppage. Safety glasses saved my behind, nomex gloves and l;ong sleeves limited my inmjury to just a small powder burn on my forearm where the powder blew up my sleeve.

Dave Haven · March 20, 2007, 11:16 PM

I wear prescription safety glasses when reloading. After working 27+ years as a machinist, I feel naked without 'em.

You can walk with a wooden leg, and you can eat with false teeth, but you CAN'T SEE with a glass eye!

Just because something bad hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it can't or won't. <organic fertilizer> happens.

ShootingNut · March 21, 2007, 05:48 AM

Anyone know (and use) of a good online source, that has reading only prescription poly safety glasses, light Rx only 1.50 or so?

Thirties · March 21, 2007, 06:37 AM

I wear safety glasses when I insert primers.

Zippy06 · March 21, 2007, 07:07 AM

Safety glasses always. I only have two good eyes, left.

Try these safety glasses. They have maginfiers. I found them at Cabela's. They are cheaper at MSC. A lot of people at work wear them.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=19842405
Made by S&W.

techiedude · March 21, 2007, 07:12 AM

Safety glasses always. I only have two good eyes, left.
Try these safety glasses. They have maginfiers. I found them at Cabela's. They are cheaper at MSC. A lot of people at work wear them.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=19842405
Made by S&W

Damn, these are just what I've been looking for.

Thanks!

rickdavis81 · March 21, 2007, 07:30 AM

I have to wear them at work and I wear them in my shop a lot so it feels weird not to wear them while reloading. After awhile you forget that they are there. The cheap ones are uncomfortable but the ones I get from work are comfy and close fitting so they can be smaller.

XD-Guy · March 21, 2007, 09:18 AM

I wear them to prime

CrustyFN · March 21, 2007, 11:22 AM

I wear my prescription glasses all the time. They are polycarb.
Rusty

Keenan Goss · March 21, 2007, 11:42 AM

Always when dealing with primers and seating bullets.

WCW · March 21, 2007, 01:50 PM

I always wear safety glasses while reloading. I have a pair of bifocal ones that keep everything nice and sharp, as well as protected. I've never needed them, and i want to keep it that way too!!

wxl · March 25, 2007, 01:22 PM

Always...a habit

TreyNC · March 25, 2007, 02:51 PM

I am new to reloading, so maybe overly cautious, but I wear them durring the whole process. Find a comforatble pair, Lowe's, Home Depot have crap, go to a welding supply store, they usually have a nicer selection.

Trying to wear them while shootng also. I don't want my son to ever get injured because of something so stupid as me not teaching him proper safety.

cheygriz · March 25, 2007, 05:14 PM

I would not even consider reloading without OSHA approved Industrial Grade safety glasses. I can't replace my eyes.

Edward429451 · March 25, 2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

go to a welding supply store,

Ditto. In fact, almost any trade supply store nowadays carries osha approved safety glasses. This is where the good selections are. Dark sunglasses type or clear or amber...whatever you want. I'm using wolverines now but have clear ones also for handling primers.

Crazy4nitro · March 26, 2007, 10:05 AM

I always wear them. I sometimes forget and go upstairs with them on.
I dont worry about live primers as I will step outside and Chamber the empty round and make the Primer alot safer to remove. I dont even consider it wasting the primer as it closes the case to blowing it while removing it.

Crazy4nitro

hapi · March 27, 2007, 12:58 PM

i always wear them, too. it's always a good idea to protect your eyes.

March 20, 2007, 06:35 PM	#1
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	How many wear Safety Glasses when reloading? Just curious, as I find them clumsy wearing over my "cheaters" so I can see.

March 20, 2007, 07:11 PM	#4
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	When priming and bullet seating... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

March 20, 2007, 07:32 PM	#5
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	If I have a need to pry out a live primer Whoaa, is it worth it? I'm new to reloading, never had a primer blow off, tell me what it's like.

March 20, 2007, 07:45 PM	#6
K96771 Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2006 Location: NJ Pinelands Posts: 120	Always when dealing with primers or powder. I only have one good eye and none to spare. I'd rather chuck the case then mess with a live primer. Why risk it to save a dime? __________________ Tom

March 20, 2007, 08:22 PM	#8
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	What's it like to blow a primer? I started reloading with one of the little Lee kits with which you use a hammer to pound out the primer, neck size the brass then seat a primer with a tap. I forget what they are called. I had a couple small pistol primers pop and it was about like having a firecracker go off at the same distance. I was amazed at how loud it was. It did not make my wife very happy either. I wear safety glasses when handling primers but not in any other reloading step.

March 20, 2007, 06:41 PM	#2
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I just wear my regular glasses but they are polycarbonate lenses. If I have a need to pry out a live primer then I go to full safety gear. Gloves, Eyes, Ears, and a heavy apron.

March 20, 2007, 07:06 PM	#3
TimRB Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 1,049	I always wear them when handling primers, otherwise no. Tim

March 20, 2007, 08:11 PM	#7
rickh Member Join Date: January 10, 2007 Posts: 47	"If I have a need to pry out a live primer then I go to full safety gear. Gloves, Eyes, Ears, and a heavy apron." Add a LONG pole attached to the press handle to that list! I find newly seated primers come out pretty easy, do not want to go for a full resize, you can feel the decap pin touch the primer and a little pressure applied they come right out. Now if I used a sealer, probably would just toss the case. I do wear rated prescip glasses. Rick H...

March 20, 2007, 09:04 PM	#9
Striker1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: TX Posts: 710	Might feel a lot clumsier being blind. I wear the glasses. That goes for shooting too. I once had an M60 MG cook-off while trying to clear a stoppage. Safety glasses saved my behind, nomex gloves and l;ong sleeves limited my inmjury to just a small powder burn on my forearm where the powder blew up my sleeve.

March 20, 2007, 11:16 PM	#10
Dave Haven Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2000 Location: near Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 790	I wear prescription safety glasses when reloading. After working 27+ years as a machinist, I feel naked without 'em. You can walk with a wooden leg, and you can eat with false teeth, but you CAN'T SEE with a glass eye! Just because something bad hasn't happened to you doesn't mean it can't or won't. <organic fertilizer> happens.

March 21, 2007, 05:48 AM	#11
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Prescription Safety Glasses Anyone know (and use) of a good online source, that has reading only prescription poly safety glasses, light Rx only 1.50 or so?

March 21, 2007, 06:37 AM	#12
Thirties Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2001 Location: Where the Red Sox meet the Black Bears Posts: 561	I wear safety glasses when I insert primers.

March 21, 2007, 07:07 AM	#13
Zippy06 Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2007 Location: S.E. MI Posts: 117	Safety glasses always. I only have two good eyes, left. Try these safety glasses. They have maginfiers. I found them at Cabela's. They are cheaper at MSC. A lot of people at work wear them. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=19842405 Made by S&W. __________________ Zippy06. U.S.N. Vet. NRA. Lee Turret(circa 1986). 9mm, .357 Mag., .40 S&W, .223 Rem., .30-30 Win., .308 Win. G17, S&W 686, G22C, Colt H-Bar, Marlin, Savage 10FP. Be safe. Be happy

March 21, 2007, 07:12 AM	#14
techiedude Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2006 Posts: 2	Safety glasses always. I only have two good eyes, left. Try these safety glasses. They have maginfiers. I found them at Cabela's. They are cheaper at MSC. A lot of people at work wear them. http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...MT4NO=19842405 Made by S&W Damn, these are just what I've been looking for. Thanks!

March 21, 2007, 07:30 AM	#15
rickdavis81 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 398	I have to wear them at work and I wear them in my shop a lot so it feels weird not to wear them while reloading. After awhile you forget that they are there. The cheap ones are uncomfortable but the ones I get from work are comfy and close fitting so they can be smaller.

March 21, 2007, 09:18 AM	#16
XD-Guy Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2006 Posts: 102	I wear them to prime

March 21, 2007, 11:22 AM	#17
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	I wear my prescription glasses all the time. They are polycarb. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

March 21, 2007, 11:42 AM	#18
Keenan Goss Member Join Date: March 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 27	Always when dealing with primers and seating bullets.

March 21, 2007, 01:50 PM	#19
WCW Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2007 Posts: 132	Always I always wear safety glasses while reloading. I have a pair of bifocal ones that keep everything nice and sharp, as well as protected. I've never needed them, and i want to keep it that way too!!

March 25, 2007, 01:22 PM	#20
wxl Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 81	Always...a habit

March 25, 2007, 02:51 PM	#21
TreyNC Member Join Date: February 13, 2007 Posts: 90	I am new to reloading, so maybe overly cautious, but I wear them durring the whole process. Find a comforatble pair, Lowe's, Home Depot have crap, go to a welding supply store, they usually have a nicer selection. Trying to wear them while shootng also. I don't want my son to ever get injured because of something so stupid as me not teaching him proper safety.

March 25, 2007, 05:14 PM	#22
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	I would not even consider reloading without OSHA approved Industrial Grade safety glasses. I can't replace my eyes. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

March 26, 2007, 10:05 AM	#24
Crazy4nitro Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: Lou-a-vul KY Posts: 142	I always wear them. I sometimes forget and go upstairs with them on. I dont worry about live primers as I will step outside and Chamber the empty round and make the Primer alot safer to remove. I dont even consider it wasting the primer as it closes the case to blowing it while removing it. Crazy4nitro

March 27, 2007, 12:58 PM	#25
hapi Junior Member Join Date: October 15, 2006 Posts: 7	i always wear them, too. it's always a good idea to protect your eyes.