New guy appreciating the information

PyroBob · November 29, 2007, 08:24 PM

I didn't realize this site existed until I was looking into some info on starting my own reloading.

There is a lot to sort through here...

Al Norris · November 29, 2007, 11:59 PM

Welcome to the Firing Line, PyroBob.

SmokinTom · November 30, 2007, 06:34 AM

Welcome and yes there is a lot of info here.Enjoy the site.Tom

armedtotheteeth · November 30, 2007, 07:26 AM

Dont believe anything anyone in here says. These folks dont know nuttin!!

, giggle giggle

PyroBob · November 30, 2007, 06:43 PM

Heh...I'm betting they do...I hope they do...

After going through posts for about an hour, and reading the sticky at the top, I think the Lee Turret Press is the one I have the ability to use competently, and will suit all my needs, without taking over my shop space!

I'm all excited now!

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Quote:

Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Patere legem, quam ipse tulisti.

Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes!

Crazy4nitro · November 30, 2007, 06:52 PM

Read Read Read
You will be astounded as to the amount of info available.

Welcome to the Addiction.

'Nitro

BigJimP · November 30, 2007, 07:06 PM

Welcome - lots of knowledge / solid opinions in here - good stuff. Reloading is fun / and part of the hobby for a lot of us. Read lots of books / get a lot of input before you buy any equipment - there are a lot of options out there these days.

dogfood · November 30, 2007, 08:25 PM

PB:

Well, ditto on what everyone else here said ... but a word of caution ... a caveat, if you will.

Don't get caught up in the massive amount of info here. Otherwise, you might get the "paralysis by analysis" syndrome - and never get started. Get yourself one of the recommended loading manuals (a thread is going on about this at the moment) and read it. Then, after you've cruised this site enough to get a feel for the equipment, go buy something. A good friend of mine (also a reloader) used to say, "sooner or later, it's time to stop cutting bait and start fishing".

A turret press is a good start - especially since it's hard to find a bad one. And even if you get more sophisticated down the road (i.e. a progressive press ... maybe), your turret will still work and provide plenty of use. There's obviously a list of other stuff you need to start - it's been listed many times before, so I won't repeat it here (plus you'll find it in your reloading book). Just buy the basics right now.

I love this hobby. When I started 20+ years ago, I was living in Michigan's U.P., with a single gun store within miles that had reloading equipment, and they sold Lee mostly (reloading stuff via mail order was about non-existent during this period). So I ended up with a Lee turret, because that's what I could afford. The best choice out there? Don't know ... don't care. It got me started, and I still use it to this day, although I have added several presses along the way.

Sorry for the rant. Just sometimes I feel that newcomers get here and get the overwhelming feeling that this is all way too involved/complicated. And it really isn't.

dogfood

Shoney · November 30, 2007, 09:17 PM

Welcome to TFL PyroBob!

Lots of people here don't know shinola about reloading, but even fewer know less about latin

.

Quote:

Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes!

So, can you translate these?????

Vescere bracis meis.
Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?
Braccae tuae aperiuntur.
Quis fuit ille personatus?

Prizes will be awarded for correct answers. Relatives and employees of the author are ineligble.

CrustyFN · November 30, 2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Vescere bracis meis.

Eat my shorts.

Quote:

Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Quote:

Braccae tuae aperiuntur.

Your fly is open.

Couldn't get the last one.
Rusty

Shoney · November 30, 2007, 10:34 PM

Way to go Et tu Brute CrustyFN!

Now for weapons related latin.

Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.
Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt.

Tommix · December 1, 2007, 07:46 AM

for you CrustyFN

Quote:

Quis fuit ille personatus

"Now this isn't carved in stone"

under_dawg · December 1, 2007, 10:52 AM

Cabela's has a Lee Classic Turret Press KIT which comes with Safety Prime and a Pro Auto disc measure as well as a few other odds and ends. I am getting it as a B-day present from my wife. Go to Cabela's website and search for Lee Turret and it will come up.

I also am a newbie and this site is GREAT. Habor Freight has digital calipers for about half of what The Sportsman's Warehouse (Columbia, SC) does. I picked up one yesterday for $15.99. I am sure there are better ones out there, but I figured it wa cheap enough to try.

grymster2007 · December 1, 2007, 11:28 AM

Yep.... read up and get started. People here will help, but you need to figure some things out on your own.

ah'm a gunna lurn thet thar latten, jis is sune is ah masser inglush

PyroBob · December 1, 2007, 03:22 PM

Thanks for all the tips! I'll be honest, I started this whole endeavor just trying to save a buck, but I'm beginning to wish I had done it sooner.

Sorry, I missed the first round of stuff...my latin is not great, though, don't feel impressed.

Quote:

Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.
Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt.

"A sword is never a killer, but a tool in the killers hands."

"When Catapults are outlawed, only outlaws will have catapults."

I had to get help on the first one...hadn't heard it before.

November 29, 2007, 08:24 PM	#1
PyroBob Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Posts: 17	New guy appreciating the information I didn't realize this site existed until I was looking into some info on starting my own reloading. There is a lot to sort through here...

November 30, 2007, 06:52 PM	#6
Crazy4nitro Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: Lou-a-vul KY Posts: 142	Read Read Read You will be astounded as to the amount of info available. Welcome to the Addiction. 'Nitro __________________ Long Live the .41Mag.........IMO It's the .270 of Magnum Revolvers.

November 30, 2007, 10:34 PM	#11
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	Way to go Et tu Brute CrustyFN! Now for weapons related latin. Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est. Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscripti catapultas habebunt. __________________ 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

December 1, 2007, 11:28 AM	#14
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	Yep.... read up and get started. People here will help, but you need to figure some things out on your own. ah'm a gunna lurn thet thar latten, jis is sune is ah masser inglush __________________ grym

November 29, 2007, 11:59 PM	#2
Al Norris Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 29, 2000 Location: Rupert, Idaho Posts: 9,660	Welcome to the Firing Line, PyroBob.

November 30, 2007, 06:34 AM	#3
SmokinTom Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 479	Welcome and yes there is a lot of info here.Enjoy the site.Tom

November 30, 2007, 07:26 AM	#4
armedtotheteeth Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: podunk, Texas Posts: 1,610	Dont believe anything anyone in here says. These folks dont know nuttin!! , giggle giggle

November 30, 2007, 07:06 PM	#7
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Welcome - lots of knowledge / solid opinions in here - good stuff. Reloading is fun / and part of the hobby for a lot of us. Read lots of books / get a lot of input before you buy any equipment - there are a lot of options out there these days.

November 30, 2007, 08:25 PM	#8
dogfood Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2004 Location: Southwestern OH Posts: 239	PB: Well, ditto on what everyone else here said ... but a word of caution ... a caveat, if you will. Don't get caught up in the massive amount of info here. Otherwise, you might get the "paralysis by analysis" syndrome - and never get started. Get yourself one of the recommended loading manuals (a thread is going on about this at the moment) and read it. Then, after you've cruised this site enough to get a feel for the equipment, go buy something. A good friend of mine (also a reloader) used to say, "sooner or later, it's time to stop cutting bait and start fishing". A turret press is a good start - especially since it's hard to find a bad one. And even if you get more sophisticated down the road (i.e. a progressive press ... maybe), your turret will still work and provide plenty of use. There's obviously a list of other stuff you need to start - it's been listed many times before, so I won't repeat it here (plus you'll find it in your reloading book). Just buy the basics right now. I love this hobby. When I started 20+ years ago, I was living in Michigan's U.P., with a single gun store within miles that had reloading equipment, and they sold Lee mostly (reloading stuff via mail order was about non-existent during this period). So I ended up with a Lee turret, because that's what I could afford. The best choice out there? Don't know ... don't care. It got me started, and I still use it to this day, although I have added several presses along the way. Sorry for the rant. Just sometimes I feel that newcomers get here and get the overwhelming feeling that this is all way too involved/complicated. And it really isn't. dogfood

December 1, 2007, 10:52 AM	#13
under_dawg Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Cayce, SC Posts: 222	Cabela's has a Lee Classic Turret Press KIT which comes with Safety Prime and a Pro Auto disc measure as well as a few other odds and ends. I am getting it as a B-day present from my wife. Go to Cabela's website and search for Lee Turret and it will come up. I also am a newbie and this site is GREAT. Habor Freight has digital calipers for about half of what The Sportsman's Warehouse (Columbia, SC) does. I picked up one yesterday for $15.99. I am sure there are better ones out there, but I figured it wa cheap enough to try.