Combined Reloading Experience... - Page 5

1stmar · August 28, 2012, 04:05 AM

Couldn't agree more with ike666. I have some bench time in but it's all been solo with some help from manuals, the info I get here is worth more then 20 years of bench time.

I don't know anyone with anywhere near the knowledge as some of the guys in these forums. It's a super resource.

Edward429451 · September 6, 2012, 11:31 PM

So it seems like we topped out with 2104 years of experience. That's a lot of combined knowledge! Very interesting. TFL is a wonderful resource for newbs and advanced reloaders alike.

dunerjeff · September 7, 2012, 12:19 AM

I'm going over the 22 year mark this year.

NWPilgrim · September 7, 2012, 12:28 AM

I have 25 yrs handloading experience. So 2104 + dunerjeff's 22 yrs + my 25 yrs = 2,151 combined yrs.

kron · September 7, 2012, 09:06 PM

30yrs here, but just started loading wildcats and/or forming brass and casting lead last year.

Since then, I've picked up 357 herrett, 256 win mag, 7tcu, and 7-30 waters. I think I've had more fun forming brass, and shooting bullets I've made than most other shooting I've done in 30+ yrs.

Still waiting to take my first critter other than paper with those loads. Maybe in a couple months.

In any case, sure makes for good time to enjoy the memories of time spent doing same with Dad.

Edward429451 · September 12, 2012, 09:17 AM

Up to 2181. Any stragglers haven't posted?

iraiam · September 12, 2012, 09:59 PM

according to my memory banks, I've been re-loading metallic cartidges for 17 years, If you include shotshell reloading you can add 17+3. I guess I'm still a rookie.

9mm Luger,9mm Largo, .38/.357 mag, 45 ACP, 44 mag, 5.56 NATO, 308 win, 300 win mag, 243 win, 30-06, 338 win mag, 45-70 (modern), 45-70 BP, 45-90 BP, 45-110 BP.

45YearsShooting · September 12, 2012, 11:39 PM

43 years, since I was 14 years old. When I was 14, I even tried loading table salt in shotgun shells, since I heard of using rock salt, but mom didn't have any in the kitchen. Not a good idea.

SSA · September 13, 2012, 12:43 AM

33.75

Edward429451 · September 14, 2012, 09:48 AM

I see that some were down in the reloading room when the thread was posted. Now that they've chimed in, we come up to 2277.75 years of combined experience. Not bad for an obscure hobby.

Keep em coming!

Tom68 · September 14, 2012, 10:47 AM

add 2.5 more here.

Total is up to 2280.25!

PoiDog · September 14, 2012, 07:28 PM

Put me down for 15 years, 13 straight and a 2 year period broken up by not loading for 4 or 5 years.

I'm here to stay this time, though.

Dr. Strangelove · September 15, 2012, 05:03 PM

24 years here, for a total of 2319.25

mxjunky78 · September 18, 2012, 11:40 AM

Add 2 and 1/2 for me. New total 2321.75.

September 7, 2012, 12:19 AM	#103
dunerjeff Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 440	I'm going over the 22 year mark this year. __________________ sent via telegram

September 15, 2012, 05:03 PM	#113
Dr. Strangelove Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2008 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,436	24 years here, for a total of 2319.25 __________________ Just remember, when you pull the trigger, the bullets come out going very, very fast. So make sure to keep the weapon pointing away from you.

August 28, 2012, 04:05 AM	#101
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Couldn't agree more with ike666. I have some bench time in but it's all been solo with some help from manuals, the info I get here is worth more then 20 years of bench time. I don't know anyone with anywhere near the knowledge as some of the guys in these forums. It's a super resource.

September 6, 2012, 11:31 PM	#102
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	So it seems like we topped out with 2104 years of experience. That's a lot of combined knowledge! Very interesting. TFL is a wonderful resource for newbs and advanced reloaders alike.

September 7, 2012, 12:28 AM	#104
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	I have 25 yrs handloading experience. So 2104 + dunerjeff's 22 yrs + my 25 yrs = 2,151 combined yrs.

September 7, 2012, 09:06 PM	#105
kron Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Posts: 36	30yrs here, but just started loading wildcats and/or forming brass and casting lead last year. Since then, I've picked up 357 herrett, 256 win mag, 7tcu, and 7-30 waters. I think I've had more fun forming brass, and shooting bullets I've made than most other shooting I've done in 30+ yrs. Still waiting to take my first critter other than paper with those loads. Maybe in a couple months. In any case, sure makes for good time to enjoy the memories of time spent doing same with Dad.

September 12, 2012, 09:17 AM	#106
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	Up to 2181. Any stragglers haven't posted?

September 12, 2012, 09:59 PM	#107
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,057	according to my memory banks, I've been re-loading metallic cartidges for 17 years, If you include shotshell reloading you can add 17+3. I guess I'm still a rookie. 9mm Luger,9mm Largo, .38/.357 mag, 45 ACP, 44 mag, 5.56 NATO, 308 win, 300 win mag, 243 win, 30-06, 338 win mag, 45-70 (modern), 45-70 BP, 45-90 BP, 45-110 BP.

September 12, 2012, 11:39 PM	#108
45YearsShooting Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 105	43 years, since I was 14 years old. When I was 14, I even tried loading table salt in shotgun shells, since I heard of using rock salt, but mom didn't have any in the kitchen. Not a good idea.

September 13, 2012, 12:43 AM	#109
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	33.75

September 14, 2012, 09:48 AM	#110
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	I see that some were down in the reloading room when the thread was posted. Now that they've chimed in, we come up to 2277.75 years of combined experience. Not bad for an obscure hobby. Keep em coming!

September 14, 2012, 10:47 AM	#111
Tom68 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 349	add 2.5 more here. Total is up to 2280.25!

September 14, 2012, 07:28 PM	#112
PoiDog Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 1999 Location: IL Posts: 309	Put me down for 15 years, 13 straight and a 2 year period broken up by not loading for 4 or 5 years. I'm here to stay this time, though.

September 18, 2012, 11:40 AM	#114
mxjunky78 Member Join Date: August 2, 2012 Posts: 61	Add 2 and 1/2 for me. New total 2321.75.