To ask for a fish,or learn to fish,Manuals

HiBC · March 7, 2009, 02:56 PM

I think it is wonderful to see all the interest in reloading.

I also do not think there is a dumb quetion you shouldn't ask.If you don't understand something,ask.Everybody learns!

What I am noticing is the frequency of questions that,to me,indicate the new loader is making and shooting ammunition before understanding some of the basics.That can be unsafe.
It also,sometimes,seems like the OP is searching for permission to ignore the manual"I know it says xxxxx,but......"

Ask,and you will get the fish,but try learning about fishing,so to speak,by digesting the information in the manual first.

With some activities,full speed ahead till we mess up,then back up and fix it is great.Reloading isn't like that.

Most of the questions have answers in the "Basics of Reloading " section of any good reloading manual.

I enjoy this forum,and all the questions.

But skipping over reading all of "The basics of reloading" is not a good idea.

Happy loading!

fisherman66 · March 7, 2009, 02:59 PM

What a tease! But, I knew a thread about fishing would be locked up post haste.

My fingers and eyes are too important to gamble with. I agree with your premise even though I haven't loaded yet, so I guess that means I cut bait.

Sevens · March 7, 2009, 04:37 PM

I love to help out someone who does their homework. I have gotten long since tired of trying to answer the threads where the new folks haven't even looked at the sticky topic.

Lately, I've made a lot of use out of the "hover" feature of the mouse pointer. Instead of clicking on a thread, I have the subject line and the first sentence or two that pops up in the bubble. If it looks like someone hasn't put forth the effort, I don't even bother with reading it.

I'm a thousand miles from an expert at this stuff, so most of my "help" posts are with a lot of the basics and routine things that I've been through many times. I like to help out someone new that does their part, and I really like to try and handle the "softball" questions so the handful of real experts we have in this forum don't get burnt out on the easy stuff. Kind of save their energy for some of the more obscure and tougher topics.

March 7, 2009, 02:56 PM	#1
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	To ask for a fish,or learn to fish,Manuals I think it is wonderful to see all the interest in reloading. I also do not think there is a dumb quetion you shouldn't ask.If you don't understand something,ask.Everybody learns! What I am noticing is the frequency of questions that,to me,indicate the new loader is making and shooting ammunition before understanding some of the basics.That can be unsafe. It also,sometimes,seems like the OP is searching for permission to ignore the manual"I know it says xxxxx,but......" Ask,and you will get the fish,but try learning about fishing,so to speak,by digesting the information in the manual first. With some activities,full speed ahead till we mess up,then back up and fix it is great.Reloading isn't like that. Most of the questions have answers in the "Basics of Reloading " section of any good reloading manual. I enjoy this forum,and all the questions. But skipping over reading all of "The basics of reloading" is not a good idea. Happy loading!

March 7, 2009, 02:59 PM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	What a tease! But, I knew a thread about fishing would be locked up post haste. My fingers and eyes are too important to gamble with. I agree with your premise even though I haven't loaded yet, so I guess that means I cut bait. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas! Last edited by fisherman66; March 7, 2009 at 03:20 PM.

March 7, 2009, 04:37 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I love to help out someone who does their homework. I have gotten long since tired of trying to answer the threads where the new folks haven't even looked at the sticky topic. Lately, I've made a lot of use out of the "hover" feature of the mouse pointer. Instead of clicking on a thread, I have the subject line and the first sentence or two that pops up in the bubble. If it looks like someone hasn't put forth the effort, I don't even bother with reading it. I'm a thousand miles from an expert at this stuff, so most of my "help" posts are with a lot of the basics and routine things that I've been through many times. I like to help out someone new that does their part, and I really like to try and handle the "softball" questions so the handful of real experts we have in this forum don't get burnt out on the easy stuff. Kind of save their energy for some of the more obscure and tougher topics. __________________ *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.