I've reloaded over 10k rounds, I don't have a single manual......It's all on the net.
Everyone says get two books, and cross check each one for loads.....Just look up two loads on the intarwebs.
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I've reloaded over 10k rounds, I don't have a single manual......It's all on the net.
Everyone says get two books, and cross check each one for loads.....Just look up two loads on the intarwebs.
I'm going to Kentucky not KINtucky
Not disagreeing I use the net to have the manuals I got at first that everyone said you need just don't use them as much as the net and powder manufacturers sites
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Exactly, and I'm cheap, no need to spend money on stuff I'm not going to use anyhow. I've got a 400 dollar laptop out here in the reloading room.
I agree. My iPad has all my loads documented on it, and if I need further info the web is but one click away.
I found this to be very informative on the basics. It got me confident enough to give it a go. It does do some soft sales on the Lee Equipment but instructs you on the hows and why's and provides some good load tables for starters.
http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Mod...qid=1364702708&sr=8-17&keywords=lee+reloading
If you were nearby I'd be happy to loan it to you.
http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Mod...qid=1364702708&sr=8-17&keywords=lee+reloading
If you were nearby I'd be happy to loan it to you.
Careful, your comment might get "stonewalled"
As much as I use the web, I ain't foolish enough to believe it's all you need.
Bragging about not owning/using/reading loading manuals, well ok. There's lot's to be learned in those manuals.
I've been loading for more than 25 years, I still find interesting information in those manuals some have such disdain for.
Bragging about not owning/using/reading loading manuals, well ok. There's lot's to be learned in those manuals.
I've been loading for more than 25 years, I still find interesting information in those manuals some have such disdain for.
I'll address one of your questions. I sonic clean my brass first, dry it, then tumble it. I've had a sonic cleaner for several years now and the on-off button covers are worn off, that's how much I use it. Good luck
Don't get too caught up in the shiny brass. There's nothing wrong with it, it's just not that high on my list. An inexpensive (house brand) tumbler does fine for me.
The most down to earth manuals I have are Lee's Modern Reloading and an old Lyman manual.
As for kits, I'm not sold on any one brand for everything, but the Lee kits are great values.
Their scales are too lightweight to suit me, but they're as accurate as ones that sell for 10 times their price. Just make sure they're on a steady bench and as with any scale away from the effects of fans.
For priming I use the Lee hand primer. As posted above, I can prep and prime a bunch of brass in one sitting then come back another day and load a pile quickly.
It ain't a race, so take your time. Like most things, your output will increase with practice.
Reading and understanding the "why's" are every bit as important and interesting as seeing the "how's" for me.
It's great that you have a mentor. Just remember to keep an open mind. There are perfectly safe methods that work for some that just ain't for me. I've learned new ways of doing things from manuals published in the 60's.
I don't think I'll ever have too many manuals. I buy just about any I find on sale.
The most down to earth manuals I have are Lee's Modern Reloading and an old Lyman manual.
As for kits, I'm not sold on any one brand for everything, but the Lee kits are great values.
Their scales are too lightweight to suit me, but they're as accurate as ones that sell for 10 times their price. Just make sure they're on a steady bench and as with any scale away from the effects of fans.
For priming I use the Lee hand primer. As posted above, I can prep and prime a bunch of brass in one sitting then come back another day and load a pile quickly.
It ain't a race, so take your time. Like most things, your output will increase with practice.
Reading and understanding the "why's" are every bit as important and interesting as seeing the "how's" for me.
It's great that you have a mentor. Just remember to keep an open mind. There are perfectly safe methods that work for some that just ain't for me. I've learned new ways of doing things from manuals published in the 60's.
I don't think I'll ever have too many manuals. I buy just about any I find on sale.
