reloaders history

kenneth owens · August 1, 2006, 03:59 PM

hey fellow reloaders how did you get your first start at reloading??
I never had a clue it would be so ADDICTING!!! I got my first start from
my dad he gets all the credit Im so thankfull for him he shot competition for
years(rifle,pistol) has lots of trophies also. he got out of it for awhile now the both of us are reloading junkies!!

Scorch · August 1, 2006, 04:11 PM

My brother started me in relaoding. I started reloading for my 30-30 in 1975 because it was cheaper than buying ammo. I got real good at it when I started shooting on a team with my 45 ACP. Then i took up varminting and would shoot one weekend and reload the next. I got tired of all the work and bought a Lee Pro1000 when they first appeared about 1986, and found out why my friends were all buying progressive presses.

amamnn · August 1, 2006, 06:05 PM

I started at age 7 helping my grandfather and my dad reload shotshells. When I was considered proficient at that, they let me help reload rifle and revolver ammo. By the time I was 10 I was loading it all, and all by myself. Dad and grandad were drinking beer and listening to the football games. 49 years later, I still load it all and don't bother with watching football on TV.

2400 · August 2, 2006, 02:07 PM

I discovered either I needed to quit shooting or I needed to learn to load. I started loading in 1970. I bought a Rock Chucker, powder measure, scale and a couple of books. I read the books and started loading. I've loaded over 350K metallic rounds since then.

M1911 · August 2, 2006, 02:23 PM

I bought a Dillon 550 some years back, read a reloading book, watched the Dillon video, and had at it. It's not hard.

JJB2 · August 2, 2006, 08:52 PM

in the early 80s a good friend was reloading an i took an interest in it when i learned how much fun it was and how much money i could save by making better ammo than i could buy... he took me under his mentoring wing and taught me all the little things i needed to know and i thought it a fun hobby to complement shooting... been reloading for almost 25 yrs and i do think it is a great hobby... started casting my own bullets about 10 years ago so my hobby is more complete...... i like shooting cartrages i reloaded with my choice of powder, charge weight, and homecast bullets! the best part is they are accurate and reliable enough i wouldn't be afraid to use them for any reason....................

life is short........

Ruger4570 · August 2, 2006, 09:23 PM

I go way back to the early 60's with an old used Lyman Tru Line Jr. I used to read everything I could find including some old standby's ie: George Nonte, Dean Grinell, Keith, O'Connor and a host of other old timers.

gb_in_ga · August 2, 2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

hey fellow reloaders how did you get your first start at reloading??

When I was a middle teen, using my father's Rock Chucker and his progressive shotgun press. This would have been back in the late '60's.

Dave R · August 2, 2006, 11:18 PM

I inherited a varmit rifle in .17/.357mag. Now there's a wildcat!

Only way to shoot it was to reload. I started off going to a buddy's house to use his reloading setup. For a few weeks. Then I bought a press used for $20 at a garage sale. My buddy bought a new scale, and gave me his old balance beam scale and trickler. (Maybe he was trying to get rid og me ;-) I bought the Lee "dippers" to feed the scale a little faster. Bought a chamfer/deburr tool for $7. Spent $20 or so for a hand-priming tool.

Later, I bought a used RCBS Uniflow powder measure for another $20. Paid full pop for a caliper. That was as much as everything else put together...

With the exception of the caliper, I'm into this maybe $120 or so in equipment. Been that way for a couple years.

mjrodney · August 3, 2006, 09:26 AM

I started reloading so I could shoot more for the same amount of money.

Now that I'm into it, however, I find I like to reload as much as I like to shoot.

So much so, I have no desire to move away from a single stage press, just to speed things up.

The slower I go and the more time I spend at the bench, the better.

LAH · August 3, 2006, 11:35 AM

Started in the kitchen, 1973 with a used Lyman All American Turret, a copy of the Pistol & Revolver Guide by Major George Nonte and a Lyman Manual. No one to show me, just figured it out on my own by reading and feel............Creeker

mjrodney · August 3, 2006, 12:18 PM

And not one, but two bottles of Dr. Pepper by your side.

LAH · August 3, 2006, 12:26 PM

How long's it been since you had a big bottle of Dr. Pepper?

temmi · August 3, 2006, 01:07 PM

About 10 years ago a friend of mine was moving back to England (no need for a reloader there) and gave me all his RCBS equipment(ain’t gun control grand). I bought my own dies and a Electronic scale when they came out and never came looked back.
I was teaching a friend of my son to shoot last weekend and he bought a box of Rem “Premier Core-Lokt Ultra” $30.00 a box… I am glad I reload!

mjrodney · August 3, 2006, 02:00 PM

Years since I've seen bottles like those.

What's the red handle to your extreme left in the photo?

kenneth owens · August 3, 2006, 02:00 PM

these are great!! keep them coming guys! hey,that looks like 2400 in that picture.

Wild Bill Bucks · August 3, 2006, 02:16 PM

My wife got me started.

She told me she didn't care how much I shot, but we weren't going to pay $20.00 a box for ammunition.

She bought me a RCBS reloader kit, and I have been rolling my own ever since.(about 30 years)

LAH · August 3, 2006, 08:16 PM

The red handle to my left and in the fore-front of the picture is to a Lyman 450 Luber-Sizer. I started casting and loading at the same time. The loading sure was quicker to learn. HEE HEE

Still have the press and sizer though the sizer handle broke and now wear a new type handle. The bottle is long gone.

Mr. Ownes that's one of many 2400 cans that passed through the kitchen at Pettus. Guess I'm old fashion but I just love that stuff.

Dave R · August 3, 2006, 11:37 PM

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My wife got me started.

What a woman!

August 1, 2006, 03:59 PM	#1
kenneth owens Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2006 Posts: 355	reloaders history hey fellow reloaders how did you get your first start at reloading?? I never had a clue it would be so ADDICTING!!! I got my first start from my dad he gets all the credit Im so thankfull for him he shot competition for years(rifle,pistol) has lots of trophies also. he got out of it for awhile now the both of us are reloading junkies!!

August 1, 2006, 04:11 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	My brother started me in relaoding. I started reloading for my 30-30 in 1975 because it was cheaper than buying ammo. I got real good at it when I started shooting on a team with my 45 ACP. Then i took up varminting and would shoot one weekend and reload the next. I got tired of all the work and bought a Lee Pro1000 when they first appeared about 1986, and found out why my friends were all buying progressive presses. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 1, 2006, 06:05 PM	#3
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	I started at age 7 helping my grandfather and my dad reload shotshells. When I was considered proficient at that, they let me help reload rifle and revolver ammo. By the time I was 10 I was loading it all, and all by myself. Dad and grandad were drinking beer and listening to the football games. 49 years later, I still load it all and don't bother with watching football on TV. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

August 2, 2006, 11:18 PM	#9
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I inherited a varmit rifle in .17/.357mag. Now there's a wildcat! Only way to shoot it was to reload. I started off going to a buddy's house to use his reloading setup. For a few weeks. Then I bought a press used for $20 at a garage sale. My buddy bought a new scale, and gave me his old balance beam scale and trickler. (Maybe he was trying to get rid og me ;-) I bought the Lee "dippers" to feed the scale a little faster. Bought a chamfer/deburr tool for $7. Spent $20 or so for a hand-priming tool. Later, I bought a used RCBS Uniflow powder measure for another $20. Paid full pop for a caliper. That was as much as everything else put together... With the exception of the caliper, I'm into this maybe $120 or so in equipment. Been that way for a couple years. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

August 3, 2006, 09:26 AM	#10
mjrodney Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: SW Florida Posts: 435	I started reloading so I could shoot more for the same amount of money. Now that I'm into it, however, I find I like to reload as much as I like to shoot. So much so, I have no desire to move away from a single stage press, just to speed things up. The slower I go and the more time I spend at the bench, the better. __________________ Proud supporter of the NRA

August 2, 2006, 02:07 PM	#4
2400 Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2004 Location: AZ Posts: 389	I discovered either I needed to quit shooting or I needed to learn to load. I started loading in 1970. I bought a Rock Chucker, powder measure, scale and a couple of books. I read the books and started loading. I've loaded over 350K metallic rounds since then.

August 2, 2006, 02:23 PM	#5
M1911 Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2000 Posts: 4,055	I bought a Dillon 550 some years back, read a reloading book, watched the Dillon video, and had at it. It's not hard.

August 2, 2006, 08:52 PM	#6
JJB2 Junior member Join Date: December 14, 2005 Posts: 558	in the early 80s a good friend was reloading an i took an interest in it when i learned how much fun it was and how much money i could save by making better ammo than i could buy... he took me under his mentoring wing and taught me all the little things i needed to know and i thought it a fun hobby to complement shooting... been reloading for almost 25 yrs and i do think it is a great hobby... started casting my own bullets about 10 years ago so my hobby is more complete...... i like shooting cartrages i reloaded with my choice of powder, charge weight, and homecast bullets! the best part is they are accurate and reliable enough i wouldn't be afraid to use them for any reason.................... life is short........

August 2, 2006, 09:23 PM	#7
Ruger4570 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 2,136	I go way back to the early 60's with an old used Lyman Tru Line Jr. I used to read everything I could find including some old standby's ie: George Nonte, Dean Grinell, Keith, O'Connor and a host of other old timers.

August 3, 2006, 11:35 AM	#11
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Started in the kitchen, 1973 with a used Lyman All American Turret, a copy of the Pistol & Revolver Guide by Major George Nonte and a Lyman Manual. No one to show me, just figured it out on my own by reading and feel............Creeker

August 3, 2006, 12:18 PM	#12
mjrodney Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: SW Florida Posts: 435	And not one, but two bottles of Dr. Pepper by your side. __________________ Proud supporter of the NRA

August 3, 2006, 12:26 PM	#13
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Hey Rodney????????? How long's it been since you had a big bottle of Dr. Pepper?

August 3, 2006, 01:07 PM	#14
temmi Senior Member Join Date: June 13, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 531	About 10 years ago a friend of mine was moving back to England (no need for a reloader there) and gave me all his RCBS equipment(ain’t gun control grand). I bought my own dies and a Electronic scale when they came out and never came looked back. I was teaching a friend of my son to shoot last weekend and he bought a box of Rem “Premier Core-Lokt Ultra” $30.00 a box… I am glad I reload!

August 3, 2006, 02:00 PM	#15
mjrodney Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2006 Location: SW Florida Posts: 435	Years since I've seen bottles like those. What's the red handle to your extreme left in the photo? __________________ Proud supporter of the NRA

August 3, 2006, 02:16 PM	#17
Wild Bill Bucks Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2005 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma, Next door to Sasquatch Posts: 1,266	My wife got me started. She told me she didn't care how much I shot, but we weren't going to pay $20.00 a box for ammunition. She bought me a RCBS reloader kit, and I have been rolling my own ever since.(about 30 years)

August 3, 2006, 08:16 PM	#18
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Rodney The red handle to my left and in the fore-front of the picture is to a Lyman 450 Luber-Sizer. I started casting and loading at the same time. The loading sure was quicker to learn. HEE HEE Still have the press and sizer though the sizer handle broke and now wear a new type handle. The bottle is long gone. Mr. Ownes that's one of many 2400 cans that passed through the kitchen at Pettus. Guess I'm old fashion but I just love that stuff.

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