Reloading course

3840 · November 12, 2014, 02:50 PM

Does anyone know of a reloading course that is offered some where..

Sevens · November 12, 2014, 03:04 PM

Absolutely, but these are typically local things with 10 people in the class or so.

I hang out with a group of folks where I live and we get together for (very informal) meetings, typically in a restaurant or coffee shop and we chat about handloading. If anyone new to the meeting and especially new to handloading shows up to the meeting, we all focus our efforts on questions and answers for that person.

We also do that quite a bit around here in these forums.

Doyle · November 12, 2014, 03:14 PM

Your most likely source will be a local gun club.

JefferS · November 12, 2014, 03:21 PM

Have you checked the NRA courses in your area?

http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

You can see if there is a NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course in your area. The one I took really helped me to get started.

emcon5 · November 12, 2014, 03:30 PM

Watch YouTube vids and read loading manuals, you will figure it out.

Or post your location, maybe someone will offer to show you the basics.

wogpotter · November 12, 2014, 04:33 PM

Exercise great good caution on U-Boob videos, some are an utter parody of reloading.

emcon5 · November 12, 2014, 06:23 PM

Good point.

Here is a good start:

http://youtu.be/NUnrYp0NH38

SVTCobra306 · November 12, 2014, 06:40 PM

Definitely check with an NRA instructor, however most of us start out by reading, reading, reading, then buying a kit and farting with it until you make it work.

Reading the how-to at the beginning of a reloading manual is very confusing until you have hands on the actual pieces. If you can find a local reloader and just get hands on the pieces and see it in action, it puts everything the manual says in perspective very quickly, and he can probably save you from buying some extras that you really won't need. He may even have stuff laying around that he'll cut you a deal on

It's a little bit like jumping out of an aircraft.. having a bit of fear whenever you try a new load is a good thing. When that fear is completely gone, it may be time to step back for a moment, because that's when you start to get complacent and potentially make mistakes. A little fear keeps you honest and safe.

BigJimP · November 12, 2014, 06:42 PM

Your best bet will be to talk to folks locally in your area...talk to guys at your local range or gun club.../ and see if someone will mentor you thru the process.

You can also get a lot of info from mfg's websites...like Dillon's website / they make really good equipment.

http://www.dillonprecision.com/

emcon5 · November 12, 2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wogpotter

Exercise great good caution on U-Boob videos, some are an utter parody of reloading.

Was thinking about this, and found something odd. None of the reloading manufacturers seem to have a "How to get started" video. They do have channels, with some instruction videos for their specific tools, and some other cool stuff, but nothing on the how and why of reloading.

https://www.youtube.com/user/rcbsreloading
https://www.youtube.com/user/hornadymanufacturing
https://www.youtube.com/user/LeePrecisionInc

However, Sinclair* does:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...FB02A60275562E

That playlist should get you started really well.

*On edit: Sinclair Intl is a supplier of reloading tools and components and shooting equipment for competition and benchrest shooters, they were purchased by Brownell's a few years ago.

3840 · November 12, 2014, 09:09 PM

I have reloaded for probably 15 years at least but am having problems and would like to talk with some one that is a lot more experienced than I am like one is if I find a load that works good load up a 100 or so for the season, the next year take same loads and there is no grouping like it was the previous year can not figure that out and it is not just one of my rifles and it does the same thing to some other guys I know ?????? Do not understand

Crankgrinder · November 12, 2014, 11:46 PM

I bought the lee book and a turret press after I got my .357. I read the book, then joined this forum, watched youtube videos and talked to fellow shooters I work with. Learned a lot here, there and in between. No classes (except chl) involved.

Reloader2 · November 13, 2014, 07:45 PM

Loaded everything on a single stage press for 20 years. Got the. Lee Classic Turret press last year and have loaded 1000's of rounds with it. There is a learning curve to loading so stay well on the safe side with powder charges when getting the hang of things.

oldmanFCSA · November 13, 2014, 08:25 PM

I teach reloading in the Western Wisconsin area.

November 12, 2014, 02:50 PM	#1
3840 Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2014 Posts: 2	Reloading course Does anyone know of a reloading course that is offered some where..

November 12, 2014, 03:04 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Absolutely, but these are typically local things with 10 people in the class or so. I hang out with a group of folks where I live and we get together for (very informal) meetings, typically in a restaurant or coffee shop and we chat about handloading. If anyone new to the meeting and especially new to handloading shows up to the meeting, we all focus our efforts on questions and answers for that person. We also do that quite a bit around here in these forums. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

November 12, 2014, 03:21 PM	#4
JefferS Member Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 89	Have you checked the NRA courses in your area? http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx You can see if there is a NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course in your area. The one I took really helped me to get started. __________________ *Jeff*

November 12, 2014, 04:33 PM	#6
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Exercise great good caution on U-Boob videos, some are an utter parody of reloading. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

November 12, 2014, 06:40 PM	#8
SVTCobra306 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2013 Posts: 434	Definitely check with an NRA instructor, however most of us start out by reading, reading, reading, then buying a kit and farting with it until you make it work. Reading the how-to at the beginning of a reloading manual is very confusing until you have hands on the actual pieces. If you can find a local reloader and just get hands on the pieces and see it in action, it puts everything the manual says in perspective very quickly, and he can probably save you from buying some extras that you really won't need. He may even have stuff laying around that he'll cut you a deal on It's a little bit like jumping out of an aircraft.. having a bit of fear whenever you try a new load is a good thing. When that fear is completely gone, it may be time to step back for a moment, because that's when you start to get complacent and potentially make mistakes. A little fear keeps you honest and safe. __________________ Former US Army Paratrooper (1/509th PIR and 2nd BCT 82nd ABN DIV) 2 time OIF Veteran NRA Certified RSO/CRSO NRA Certified Pistol Instructor

November 12, 2014, 03:14 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Your most likely source will be a local gun club.

November 12, 2014, 03:30 PM	#5
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	Watch YouTube vids and read loading manuals, you will figure it out. Or post your location, maybe someone will offer to show you the basics.

November 12, 2014, 06:23 PM	#7
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	Good point. Here is a good start: http://youtu.be/NUnrYp0NH38

November 12, 2014, 06:42 PM	#9
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Your best bet will be to talk to folks locally in your area...talk to guys at your local range or gun club.../ and see if someone will mentor you thru the process. You can also get a lot of info from mfg's websites...like Dillon's website / they make really good equipment. http://www.dillonprecision.com/

November 12, 2014, 09:09 PM	#11
3840 Junior Member Join Date: November 12, 2014 Posts: 2	I have reloaded for probably 15 years at least but am having problems and would like to talk with some one that is a lot more experienced than I am like one is if I find a load that works good load up a 100 or so for the season, the next year take same loads and there is no grouping like it was the previous year can not figure that out and it is not just one of my rifles and it does the same thing to some other guys I know ?????? Do not understand

November 12, 2014, 11:46 PM	#12
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	I bought the lee book and a turret press after I got my .357. I read the book, then joined this forum, watched youtube videos and talked to fellow shooters I work with. Learned a lot here, there and in between. No classes (except chl) involved.

November 13, 2014, 07:45 PM	#13
Reloader2 Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2013 Posts: 263	Loaded everything on a single stage press for 20 years. Got the. Lee Classic Turret press last year and have loaded 1000's of rounds with it. There is a learning curve to loading so stay well on the safe side with powder charges when getting the hang of things.

November 13, 2014, 08:25 PM	#14
oldmanFCSA Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 283	I teach reloading in the Western Wisconsin area. __________________ OldmanFCSA = "Oldman" at www.fcsa.org FCSA Member, SCSA Member, NRA Member, & AMA Member "Oldage & Treachery will overcome Youth & Skill"