Thank You All!

Johnny Guest · September 14, 2001, 09:48 AM

This is a trying time for all of us, as a result of the terror attacks in the eastern United States.

I just want to express appreciation to those on the Handloading and Reloading Forum for keeping an even keel. It is mostly a (semi-) technical board, and while some of us are highly opinionated as to our favorite loads and/or procedures, there has never been any acrimonious discussion or argument concerning politics or international relations. I imagine that most here are fully aware of the other venues on TFL better suited to such exchanges, such as General Discussion and Legal and Political.

I am gratified (but not surprised) that it has not been necessary, not even once, to caution anyone here, nor to move any topics. Thank you all, and - - -
God Bless America.

Johnny Guest
H&R Moderator

C.R.Sam · September 14, 2001, 10:11 AM

Reloading can be a sanctuary from the noise and strife of life. As is this board.

I read here a lot more than I post. Learn and enjoy. This is mostly a venue for questions, experiences and facts, not opinions and conjecture.

Nice place to come to.

Sam

Gewehr98 · September 14, 2001, 12:46 PM

Reloading requires peace and quiet. I turned off the horror of the TV, fired up the tumbler, and am getting ready to make a batch of 7.62x25 Tokarev for my CZ-52, using Hornady XTP's and Starline brass. Like a doofus, I forgot what my best AA#5 load for the gun was, but I posted it here earlier, lucky me.

(Of course, I really wonder what a .30 caliber XTP zipping along at over 1600fps would do to a terrorist...)

Poodleshooter · September 14, 2001, 02:04 PM

Reloading=relaxing So go ahead and relax guys!

WESHOOT2 · September 14, 2001, 02:10 PM

Actually 'reloaded' some ammo for our Sunday match (and manufactured some new ammo, too natch).

I'm not relaxed; I need to kill something, or see big explosions on the television.

Maybe I should go make some more ammo LOL.

Stephen A. Camp · September 14, 2001, 02:27 PM

Hello, John. I loaded up some .45 Colt loads to try in my Mountain Gun and of course, some "hot" 9mm handloads. I must confess that while looking at the big, blunt, heavy 250 gr CSWC for the revolver that I did not think just of loads.

Best.

Southla1 · September 14, 2001, 06:52 PM

"Reloading can be a sanctuary from the noise and strife of life. As is this board. "

Well said Sam! I do the same thing except sometimes I put the stereo on. Some times I just retreat to the shop and sit and do things like clean the bench or rearrange it or something like that while watching a good football or baseball game. I dont load when watching a game cause I get too damn excited

!

J.T.King · September 15, 2001, 07:03 PM

Sam hit it on the thead, so to speak...

I have learned more on this board than in all the reloading books I have read. Its a great group of people that never lets the mini-flame wars they may be participating in on other boards affect their reasoned, calm responses here.

Thanks a lot guys!

JT

sundog · September 17, 2001, 03:06 PM

Johnny, your welcome. I participate on a couple of other boards, also. Here's a little of what I posted earlier, and it seems appropriate for my friends here.

I cast some bullets Saturday, and as usual I was by myself. My quiet time. I do a lot of thinking and reflecting. Last night I worked some brass at the loading bench, prepping for some testing. This is mental hygiene. It gives a feller an opportunity to moderate a little and sort what's important and focus. My wife sews - same thing.

Life won't ever be 'normal' (what they're used to) for a lot of folks ever again, but it don't stop neither. Time to suck it up and drive on. Time to bolster the common ground. Time to show your grit. sundog

September 14, 2001, 09:48 AM	#1
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	Thank You All! This is a trying time for all of us, as a result of the terror attacks in the eastern United States. I just want to express appreciation to those on the Handloading and Reloading Forum for keeping an even keel. It is mostly a (semi-) technical board, and while some of us are highly opinionated as to our favorite loads and/or procedures, there has never been any acrimonious discussion or argument concerning politics or international relations. I imagine that most here are fully aware of the other venues on TFL better suited to such exchanges, such as General Discussion and Legal and Political. I am gratified (but not surprised) that it has not been necessary, not even once, to caution anyone here, nor to move any topics. Thank you all, and - - - God Bless America. Johnny Guest H&R Moderator

September 14, 2001, 12:46 PM	#3
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Kinda therapeutic... Reloading requires peace and quiet. I turned off the horror of the TV, fired up the tumbler, and am getting ready to make a batch of 7.62x25 Tokarev for my CZ-52, using Hornady XTP's and Starline brass. Like a doofus, I forgot what my best AA#5 load for the gun was, but I posted it here earlier, lucky me. (Of course, I really wonder what a .30 caliber XTP zipping along at over 1600fps would do to a terrorist...) __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

September 15, 2001, 07:03 PM	#8
J.T.King Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 345	It's a damn fine board! Sam hit it on the thead, so to speak... I have learned more on this board than in all the reloading books I have read. Its a great group of people that never lets the mini-flame wars they may be participating in on other boards affect their reasoned, calm responses here. Thanks a lot guys! JT

September 17, 2001, 03:06 PM	#9
sundog Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Green Country, OK Posts: 782	Johnny, your welcome. I participate on a couple of other boards, also. Here's a little of what I posted earlier, and it seems appropriate for my friends here. I cast some bullets Saturday, and as usual I was by myself. My quiet time. I do a lot of thinking and reflecting. Last night I worked some brass at the loading bench, prepping for some testing. This is mental hygiene. It gives a feller an opportunity to moderate a little and sort what's important and focus. My wife sews - same thing. Life won't ever be 'normal' (what they're used to) for a lot of folks ever again, but it don't stop neither. Time to suck it up and drive on. Time to bolster the common ground. Time to show your grit. sundog __________________ safety first

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September 14, 2001, 10:11 AM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Reloading can be a sanctuary from the noise and strife of life. As is this board. I read here a lot more than I post. Learn and enjoy. This is mostly a venue for questions, experiences and facts, not opinions and conjecture. Nice place to come to. Sam

September 14, 2001, 02:04 PM	#4
Poodleshooter Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 2000 Location: Floating down the James River in VA Posts: 2,599	Reloading=relaxing So go ahead and relax guys!

September 14, 2001, 02:10 PM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	RELOADING Actually 'reloaded' some ammo for our Sunday match (and manufactured some new ammo, too natch). I'm not relaxed; I need to kill something, or see big explosions on the television. Maybe I should go make some more ammo LOL. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

September 14, 2001, 02:27 PM	#6
Stephen A. Camp Staff In Memoriam Join Date: April 16, 1999 Posts: 2,570	Hello, John. I loaded up some .45 Colt loads to try in my Mountain Gun and of course, some "hot" 9mm handloads. I must confess that while looking at the big, blunt, heavy 250 gr CSWC for the revolver that I did not think just of loads. Best.

September 14, 2001, 06:52 PM	#7
Southla1 Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 19, 2000 Location: Jeanerette, La. Near the Posts: 1,999	"Reloading can be a sanctuary from the noise and strife of life. As is this board. " Well said Sam! I do the same thing except sometimes I put the stereo on. Some times I just retreat to the shop and sit and do things like clean the bench or rearrange it or something like that while watching a good football or baseball game. I dont load when watching a game cause I get too damn excited !