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Crashbox · August 21, 2011, 11:53 AM

Reloading is one hobby where errors can be deadly.

As mentioned earlier, one must be mentally prepared for the task- this cannot be overemphasized. Before I approach my bench, I determine exactly what I will reload that day. And if I am unable to tune out annoying distractions in my head then I don't reload. Period.

I only allow ONE type of powder on my bench at ANY time, and there are three indications of what I'm using: The powder keg on my bench, a label on the powder hopper, and I also have a tag that I hang on the pegboard behind my bench. This tag absolutely controls what is allowed on the bench, NO tag changes occur until ALL traces of the previous powder is removed completely from the bench.

Indeed, the goal is to have error-free loading. Strive for it at ALL costs. No exceptions. Compromises are intolerable in this regard.

I believe it is possible.

August 21, 2011, 11:53 AM	#27
Crashbox Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Lynden, Washington Posts: 199	Reloading is one hobby where errors can be deadly. As mentioned earlier, one must be mentally prepared for the task- this cannot be overemphasized. Before I approach my bench, I determine exactly what I will reload that day. And if I am unable to tune out annoying distractions in my head then I don't reload. Period. I only allow ONE type of powder on my bench at ANY time, and there are three indications of what I'm using: The powder keg on my bench, a label on the powder hopper, and I also have a tag that I hang on the pegboard behind my bench. This tag absolutely controls what is allowed on the bench, NO tag changes occur until ALL traces of the previous powder is removed completely from the bench. Indeed, the goal is to have error-free loading. Strive for it at ALL costs. No exceptions. Compromises are intolerable in this regard. I believe it is possible. __________________ Four Rugers, three SIG Sauers, assorted rifles. NRA, GOA and SAF Life Member.