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September 2, 2009, 04:18 PM
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my first reloads.
well i shot my first reloads today! they were 38 special using 2.5 grains of trail boss and home made lead boolit! i only shot 6 because i wanted to be sure that they would work before i made up 50 or more. all six went into a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" group at 10 yards! the bullseye was nearly gone! lol im very happy and i will be starting a new batch of 50 rounds tonight! i think i have found the best hobby in the world!
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September 2, 2009, 04:32 PM
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Glad to hear things went well today.
How big was the smile when ya first saw your target? |
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September 2, 2009, 04:54 PM
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Congratulations, Dale. Enjoy your new hobby but remember to Be Safe. Reloading is great fun and is as safe or dangerous as you make it.
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September 2, 2009, 06:30 PM
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Welcome to reloading. I would suggest you get a chronograph when you can. They are an excellent way to do the right thing: start low and work up! With a chrono you know what kind of velocity you are getting and that's the key to safe handloading. Also remember to make notes on every lot so if you discover a problem later you can determine what went wrong, or you can duplicate that very successful load.
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September 2, 2009, 06:32 PM
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Congradulations! It's a good feeling when your first reloads shoot as expected. I haven't bought factory ammo since I started reloading my own. Be safe. Citywaterman
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September 2, 2009, 06:56 PM
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QBall45 Glad to hear things went well today.
How big was the smile when ya first saw your target lol from ear to ear man!! lol im still smiling! im being as safe as i can. thrple checking everything! thanks guys! dale |
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September 2, 2009, 07:36 PM
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Congrats! Dale.
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September 2, 2009, 07:37 PM
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I can almost remember shooting my first reloads.... well... no I cant
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September 2, 2009, 07:50 PM
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I know the feeling well being a newbie to reloading myself
 Keep up the good work and as others have said be safe!
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September 2, 2009, 10:05 PM
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Now how many of you shot your FIRST reloads with HOME-CAST BULLETS! Not me!! I am impressed! Welcome to the world of casting and reloading! Well Done!
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September 2, 2009, 10:36 PM
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good for you
welcome to the reloading addiction. I try to do it at least once a week for good measure
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September 2, 2009, 11:37 PM
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That's great Dale. I don't remember my first reloads. That was 50 years ago. It has been a great hobby. Enjoy!
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September 3, 2009, 09:39 AM
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yeah im not sure why people do backflips over getting to reload thier cartridges i just do it so i can shoot more
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