And at what age did you start reloading? - Page 4

Deja vu · April 8, 2014, 08:28 PM

I started reloading 45-70 Govt about 10 years ago because I figured it was cheaper due to the cost of ammo. After a while I learned that it was not cheaper to reload, it just allows you to shoot more.

About 4 years ago I started reloading 357 magnum and 45 acp (for my dad).

Still debating on reloading 12ga but that would require a new set up.

lamarw · April 8, 2014, 08:42 PM

It was close to forty years ago. It would of made me 27 years old. I started loading 12 gauge shotgun shells using a Pacific reloader. I still have it and still use it.

Shortly after, I started reloading .243 Winchester using the simple little Lee reloader you use a small hammer with. I still have it too, but I no longer use it. I look at it from time to time and laugh to myself.

coonhound66 · April 12, 2014, 03:33 PM

Started at 11 loading shotgun shells

tuck2 · April 13, 2014, 10:47 PM

I started reloading ammo for my Winchester Mdl 70 270 in 1953. After 60 years I m still at it, there is a box of empty 17 Hornady Hornet neck sized cases on my bench now. Must have ben 16 years old when I started .

April 8, 2014, 08:28 PM	#76
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	I started reloading 45-70 Govt about 10 years ago because I figured it was cheaper due to the cost of ammo. After a while I learned that it was not cheaper to reload, it just allows you to shoot more. About 4 years ago I started reloading 357 magnum and 45 acp (for my dad). Still debating on reloading 12ga but that would require a new set up. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

April 8, 2014, 08:42 PM	#77
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	It was close to forty years ago. It would of made me 27 years old. I started loading 12 gauge shotgun shells using a Pacific reloader. I still have it and still use it. Shortly after, I started reloading .243 Winchester using the simple little Lee reloader you use a small hammer with. I still have it too, but I no longer use it. I look at it from time to time and laugh to myself.

April 12, 2014, 03:33 PM	#78
coonhound66 Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2014 Posts: 12	Started at 11 loading shotgun shells

April 13, 2014, 10:47 PM	#79
tuck2 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2007 Posts: 208	I started reloading ammo for my Winchester Mdl 70 270 in 1953. After 60 years I m still at it, there is a box of empty 17 Hornady Hornet neck sized cases on my bench now. Must have ben 16 years old when I started .