Padawan seeking Reloading Master (or at least someone who knows what they are doing)

Padawan2009 · August 10, 2009, 01:02 AM

I live in Northern VA and I am seeking someone to show me the ropes to reloading. I use 40S&W and 30-06, Mostly the 40. Before I spend all the time and money in setting up a station I would like to get some hands on experience. I am military trained and not afraid to work. I work on the weekends when all the classes are given out here. I would appreciate any help people could give me.

Shoney · August 10, 2009, 01:35 AM

A reloading master seeking you are!

Experience hands on to get you are wanting? Jail time for that the Empire will give.

Classes on weekends are given out????? Any time for classes ask, the forum for you answer it will.

eastbank · August 10, 2009, 08:18 AM

what a intro to the forum the new man received. if i was in your area i would try and help you get rolling in reloading, go to a local shooting range and strike up a conversation with a few shooters,i,m sure some one there knows a reloader you could meet and talk about starting up in loading. good luck,eastbank.

**Mike Irwin** · August 10, 2009, 08:46 AM

Problem is, young padawan, those of us in Northern Virginia have forseen that you will become one with the dark side of the powder, turn on us, and become Darth Boolit.

That's a risk we don't want to take.

I'm in Fairfax. I'd be happy to show you the whys and wherefors.

I'm also about to embark on a rather intensive two week loading session to get ready for vacation.

Reloading isn't difficult. It's just attention to the details.

eaglesnester · August 10, 2009, 09:17 AM

I am retired U.S. Navy and an expat US citizen living in the northern interior of B.C. Canada. I got into big game hunting and reloading after I moved up here in 2004. Had never even seen anybody reload a boolett before I started reloading. I asked around about the best reloading kit and was told by everybody I asked, said, "get a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit". So I did. The RCBS kit has everything you need to get started except for powder, bullets, primers, and reloading dies for your particular round. The kit has a very good manual, "Speer Reloading Manual #14" All you need do is read the manual, carefully follow their directions and you will be fine. Later on you will want to add a case master gauge tool to check for run out, case neck thickness, and incipient case head seperation. You will also want to add a powder tickler, and a set of digital vernear calipers. Also you will want a Stoney Point AOL measuring tool. There is no end to the tools and gadgets that you can purchase for your reloading bench. Some of em are useful and some of em are hype and useless.

Cheers & Tighter Groups: Eaglesnester

Padawan2009 · August 10, 2009, 10:07 PM

Thank you all for your responses Mike lives in my area and would probably be the best bet. Dark Boolit or not

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**Mike Irwin** · August 10, 2009, 11:55 PM

The next couple of days are bad for me, but I'll give you a call.

I don't get home from work until around 5 p.m. most days.

If you can deal with a very messy house and a very large and hairy dog, you'll do fine at my place.

Padawan2009 · August 11, 2009, 12:17 AM

Large hairy dogs especially dumb ones have always had a place in my heart. I grew up with a 130 pound German Shepard very scarry (Dumb as a brick.) He was the type of dog you acted like you threw a ball and he didn't stop running after it, just kept going waiting for it to land. I look forward to hearing from you.

Uncle Buck · August 11, 2009, 05:34 AM

Mike, Will he have to call you "Master"? A few of us want to know.

Scorch · August 11, 2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Mike, Will he have to call you "Master"?

Just call him sifu.

kle · August 11, 2009, 01:05 PM

I'm in Chantilly and I load for .38 Special right now...soon I'll add .357 Magnum, .45ACP/AR, and .44 Special/Magnum, too (I've got all the components and equipment).

I learned how to reload from a friend and his setup over in Springfield. It isn't difficult to learn, it's just a process. Just gotta pay attention when doing certain things (namely, handling powder and primers, and taking care not to seat bullets upside down). And of course, making sure you don't over/under-charge a case.

Other than that, no big deal.

August 10, 2009, 01:35 AM	#2
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	A reloading master seeking you are! Experience hands on to get you are wanting? Jail time for that the Empire will give. Classes on weekends are given out????? Any time for classes ask, the forum for you answer it will. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

August 10, 2009, 08:46 AM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Problem is, young padawan, those of us in Northern Virginia have forseen that you will become one with the dark side of the powder, turn on us, and become Darth Boolit. That's a risk we don't want to take. I'm in Fairfax. I'd be happy to show you the whys and wherefors. I'm also about to embark on a rather intensive two week loading session to get ready for vacation. Reloading isn't difficult. It's just attention to the details. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

August 10, 2009, 09:17 AM	#5
eaglesnester Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Posts: 100	Learning the Ropes I am retired U.S. Navy and an expat US citizen living in the northern interior of B.C. Canada. I got into big game hunting and reloading after I moved up here in 2004. Had never even seen anybody reload a boolett before I started reloading. I asked around about the best reloading kit and was told by everybody I asked, said, "get a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit". So I did. The RCBS kit has everything you need to get started except for powder, bullets, primers, and reloading dies for your particular round. The kit has a very good manual, "Speer Reloading Manual #14" All you need do is read the manual, carefully follow their directions and you will be fine. Later on you will want to add a case master gauge tool to check for run out, case neck thickness, and incipient case head seperation. You will also want to add a powder tickler, and a set of digital vernear calipers. Also you will want a Stoney Point AOL measuring tool. There is no end to the tools and gadgets that you can purchase for your reloading bench. Some of em are useful and some of em are hype and useless. Cheers & Tighter Groups: Eaglesnester

August 10, 2009, 11:55 PM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	The next couple of days are bad for me, but I'll give you a call. I don't get home from work until around 5 p.m. most days. If you can deal with a very messy house and a very large and hairy dog, you'll do fine at my place. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

August 11, 2009, 05:34 AM	#9
Uncle Buck Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2009 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 2,592	Mike, Will he have to call you "Master"? A few of us want to know. __________________ Inside Every Bright Idea Is The 50% Probability Of A Disaster Waiting To Happen.

August 10, 2009, 01:02 AM	#1
Padawan2009 Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: Chantilly,VA Posts: 3	Padawan seeking Reloading Master (or at least someone who knows what they are doing) I live in Northern VA and I am seeking someone to show me the ropes to reloading. I use 40S&W and 30-06, Mostly the 40. Before I spend all the time and money in setting up a station I would like to get some hands on experience. I am military trained and not afraid to work. I work on the weekends when all the classes are given out here. I would appreciate any help people could give me.

August 10, 2009, 08:18 AM	#3
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,450	what a intro to the forum the new man received. if i was in your area i would try and help you get rolling in reloading, go to a local shooting range and strike up a conversation with a few shooters,i,m sure some one there knows a reloader you could meet and talk about starting up in loading. good luck,eastbank.

August 10, 2009, 10:07 PM	#6
Padawan2009 Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: Chantilly,VA Posts: 3	Thank you all for your responses Mike lives in my area and would probably be the best bet. Dark Boolit or not .

August 11, 2009, 12:17 AM	#8
Padawan2009 Junior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: Chantilly,VA Posts: 3	Large hairy dogs especially dumb ones have always had a place in my heart. I grew up with a 130 pound German Shepard very scarry (Dumb as a brick.) He was the type of dog you acted like you threw a ball and he didn't stop running after it, just kept going waiting for it to land. I look forward to hearing from you.

August 11, 2009, 01:05 PM	#11
kle Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: NoVA, USA Posts: 419	I'm in Chantilly and I load for .38 Special right now...soon I'll add .357 Magnum, .45ACP/AR, and .44 Special/Magnum, too (I've got all the components and equipment). I learned how to reload from a friend and his setup over in Springfield. It isn't difficult to learn, it's just a process. Just gotta pay attention when doing certain things (namely, handling powder and primers, and taking care not to seat bullets upside down). And of course, making sure you don't over/under-charge a case. Other than that, no big deal.