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keano44 · February 3, 2002, 01:47 AM

I didn't have anyone I knew to show me the ropes, but I think what finally made me take the plunge on my own was "Hell, I Was There" by Elmer Keith. This might tell you that .44 was the first caliber I began reloading for. So, first I read "The ABC's of Reloading" by Dean Grennel, and other manuals by Hornady, Hodgdon, Lee, Lyman, and anything else I could get my hands on. This was about six years ago. I wasn't computer "able" back then, but four years ago, an accidental fall at work left me with two shatterred heels, and 2 1/2 months out of work. I used this time to re-read everything, do a lot of reloading, and learn to use a computer. The internet's where I found the most information, as long as you check it against your manuals. I'm 99% back on my feet again, and don't let the 1% keep me from doing anything I want to do. Since I'm busy with work again, I don't reload but about four times a year, and find myself constantly referring back to the same manuals How-to sections, nearly everytime I start to reload.

February 3, 2002, 01:47 AM	#35
keano44 Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2001 Location: Lafayette LA Posts: 177	I didn't have anyone I knew to show me the ropes, but I think what finally made me take the plunge on my own was "Hell, I Was There" by Elmer Keith. This might tell you that .44 was the first caliber I began reloading for. So, first I read "The ABC's of Reloading" by Dean Grennel, and other manuals by Hornady, Hodgdon, Lee, Lyman, and anything else I could get my hands on. This was about six years ago. I wasn't computer "able" back then, but four years ago, an accidental fall at work left me with two shatterred heels, and 2 1/2 months out of work. I used this time to re-read everything, do a lot of reloading, and learn to use a computer. The internet's where I found the most information, as long as you check it against your manuals. I'm 99% back on my feet again, and don't let the 1% keep me from doing anything I want to do. Since I'm busy with work again, I don't reload but about four times a year, and find myself constantly referring back to the same manuals How-to sections, nearly everytime I start to reload.