Long Beach/Lakewood Reloading Club **POST 430 UPDATE***

[Colt562]

Originally Posted by jfwlb

I am very interested in joining/being a part of this club. Sundays also work best for me as that is my only day off of work usually.

I have zero experience with reloading and I want to change that. I was going to go to the OC club but this is much closer as I live off of Cherry and Anaheim.

I will help out any way I can; I use Excel daily at my job but not real familiar with the various formulas. I can also do heavy lifting/set up /tear down.

John

Glad you are interested, we are just getting started on the things we want to do. Im currently trying to set up a meet and greet, on a sunday.

Having experience with excel will be great for the club. cough*group buys*cough.


Anyone that has any questions, or wants to help or wants to be in the first class please PM me and I will put you name on a list

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

Hey John welcome aboard, just make sure you subscribe to this thread so you can stay posted on the up coming events like meets and reloading clinics, sound like you can be a good asset to the club, get in touch with colt562 he is the circus leader.

There fixed it for ya!

Originally Posted by Colt562

Anyone that has any questions, or wants to help or wants to be in the first class please PM me and I will put you name on a list

Am I already on the list?!

I don't have much to offer but I can order pizzas like nobody's business. "People gotta eat!"

[Colt562]

We can always use a pizza orderer. Im in for a supreme from costco.

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by Colt562

We can always use a pizza orderer. Im in for a supreme from costco.

I'm not allowed to go to Costco by myself anymore... I need adult supervision.

[chknlyps2]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

For a 158 grain 357 mag load, how much powder are you.loading with H110, and 296

I'm at 7 gr for unique
And 14gr for 2400
Both loades with a plated bullet and standard small pistol primer

I can donate some powder and primer for the class I have 357 bullets and powder only though ran out of H335.

H110 is 16 grains with a plated 158, 15.5 grains with a cast 158 grain bullet

[jfwlb]

Thanks Cityhunt3r, btw, whats the deal with "subscribing" to this thread? I thought I did that by posting in it. Is it something different?

Colt562, I just sent you a pm.

Thanks,
John

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by jfwlb

Thanks Cityhunt3r, btw, whats the deal with "subscribing" to this thread? I thought I did that by posting in it. Is it something different?

Colt562, I just sent you a pm.

Thanks,
John

When you "subscribe" to a thread if you click on this lil chingas here it will send you email notifications about what's going on in this thread.



I like to use the "daily notification" feature cause I used to smoke ALOT of weed back in my younger days and I have CRS like you wouldn't.... What was I saying??

Ohh yeah, so it helps you uhh... Ya.

[Exodus343]

Just got back from the Ventura county reloading clinic
good times good times

for those who are interested in the CGSSA Long Beach/Lakewood sub chapter please send me a pm so I can consolidate a list of members for our meet and greet in the following weeks (on a sunday) and hopefully get a reloading clinic/workshop going soon

[CityHunt3r]

Originally Posted by jfwlb

Thanks Cityhunt3r, btw, whats the deal with "subscribing" to this thread? I thought I did that by posting in it. Is it something different?

Colt562, I just sent you a pm.

Thanks,
John

It will help you stay posted on Comming events through this thread that's all.

[Exodus343]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

It will help you stay posted on Comming events through this thread that's all.

like our meet and greet

[roger1022]

I'm interested in joining.

[Nirrad]

Holy crap this group is a wild bunch! Much more lively over here vs. the other chapters.

First off, hello everyone. I've been rolling my own since way back in '10 and interesting in helping out others learn/setup. Currently do ,380, 357, 9, 45, and starting on 223 on a Lee Pro 1000.

Colt/Exodus, thank you for stepping up saving us the drive to South OC or North LA. Please add me to the volunteer list.

And PS - I'd like to donate the use of my hotwire foam cutter to the club. I can help you set it up so you too can cut out awesome custom cases!

HDgaser, you done with the cutter yet?

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by Nirrad

Holy crap this group is a wild bunch! Much more lively over here vs. the other chapters.

First off, hello everyone. I've been rolling my own since way back in '10 and interesting in helping out others learn/setup. Currently do ,380, 357, 9, 45, and starting on 223 on a Lee Pro 1000.

Colt/Exodus, thank you for stepping up saving us the drive to South OC or North LA. Please add me to the volunteer list.

And PS - I'd like to donate the use of my hotwire foam cutter to the club. I can help you set it up so you too can cut out awesome custom cases!

HDgaser, you done with the cutter yet?

Crap! Busted lol... No I still haven't cut my hole for my scope, if ya need it tho I will bring it to ya? Or I can bring the table and contraption setup thinga majig to our AA meetings?? I e been trying to get ahold of the smaller 1700 case so I could put another ar and ar pistol in it so I don't have to take 30 soft cases out to the desert with me everytime

Dunno if I ever showed ya but it came out pretty sweeeeeet!!

Only down side is this heffer weights like 100lbs now

[Nirrad]

Originally Posted by HDgasser

Also wanted to say I have a bunch of random brass we could practice reloading with, it's dirty been out to the desert and back but I have 9's, 45's, 357's, 38's, 40's, 30-30, .223, .308

OK, tell you what, bring all that brass over so I can tumble it, let me keep a couple pieces of the 223, and that will get you another 2 weeks!

That looks very niice BTW!

If you can designate that table for foam cutting that would be great, as I imagine there are others who may be interested. And it'll give us an edge over the other chapters!

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by Nirrad

OK, tell you what, bring all that brass over so I can tumble it, let me keep a couple pieces of the 223, and that will get you another 2 weeks!

That looks very niice BTW!

If you can designate that table for foam cutting that would be great, as I imagine there are others who may be interested. And it'll give us an edge over the other chapters!

I hope you got a BIG tumbler! And all those calibers are mixed together too so it needs to be sorted. I figured I could donate it all to the club for a tax write... I mean uhh learning purposes

I could definitely designate that table to it. All I ask is that whoever wants to cut something out to trace and cut out a template on cardboard before hand cause that's what takes the most time.

And trust me... The LBC chapter of "ammo anonymous" is WAY cooler than the others!

[Bumslie]

Cooler? No.
Louder? Yes.

Lets keep the chatter to a minimum guys. This thread has derailed way too many times and you guys haven't even set up a meeting yet.

[Nirrad]

OK, back quiet waiting for details.

[HDgasser]

[CityHunt3r]

I think it's a good way to keep the thread alive and maybe attract new members as well as a good way for members to get to know each other.

Was also wondering if having a meet and greet at a shooting range would be a good idea.... What do you guys think?

[Nirrad]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

I think it's a good way to keep the thread alive and maybe attract new members as well as a good way for members to get to know each other.

Was also wondering if having a meet and greet at a shooting range would be a good idea.... What do you guys think?

Exactly!

Insight has that room where they hold the NRA meetings. Perhaps they could let us use it for a meet and greet.

[Bumslie]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

I think it's a good way to keep the thread alive and maybe attract new members as well as a good way for members to get to know each other.

Was also wondering if having a meet and greet at a shooting range would be a good idea.... What do you guys think?

Conversation about the club and upcoming event yea, but with posts like

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

Anyone else enjoy the fireworks today?

And talking about my chevelle isn't relevant. Sure it keeps the thread bumped up, but doesn't pertain to the thread, and people lose thier interest to continue reading the thread when it details this bad.

And even then, look at the LA thread (no offense CSA) it was alot ideas but no one would commit. Colt and exodus need to find a day they are both off together, and say that's the date. Keep your ideas written down and maybe share them all at once so people can see a chunk rather than shift 8 posts to find the second idea. People will want to join, just stay focused and it will come together.

What can really help out is if you guys place Craigslist adds out, penny saver adds, or even hit up local gun stores for donations of equipment and supplies.
That's what you're gonna really need to get the ball rolling.

ETA. Yard and estate sales too. Each clinic we have 3-5 people doing 9mm and another 3-5 doing 223. That requires dies, shell holders and componets for each one. The club is fun, but it takes alot of work. The little things you can do or get like hand priming tools and shell holders make the class go that much smoother.

[Exodus343]

waiting for Colt to reply my pm... lol
I'm free any sunday waiting for his schedule

[HDgasser]

Bumslie, do you have a list of what specifically we need to get/buy?? I don't have a problem spending $$$ just need to know what exactly we need... I'm a FNG when it comes to the reloading world.

Plus it will help shut me up... For a little while at least!

[CityHunt3r]

Originally Posted by HDgasser

Bumslie, do you have a list of what specifically we need to get/buy?? I don't have a problem spending $$$ just need to know what exactly we need... I'm a FNG when it comes to the reloading world.

Plus it will help shut me up... For a little while at least!

If your talking.about getting a press, I would.hold.off for now, attend a clinic and see.if its something you would consider doing before investing money into it , just my opinion. You will also get a feel for different types of presses assuming we have them available.
Most people will tell you to start with a single stage press, but I'd say start with what you feel you are comfortable with.

I'll probly bring a single stage press to help with the clinics and if need be ill bring a turret press

[Bumslie]

Originally Posted by HDgasser

Bumslie, do you have a list of what specifically we need to get/buy?? I don't have a problem spending $$$ just need to know what exactly we need... I'm a FNG when it comes to the reloading world.

Plus it will help shut me up... For a little while at least!

CityHunt3r is correct in saying hold off until you attend a workshop. You'll need some hands on experience to really make an informed decision on if and what is right for you.

check your PM

[Colt562]

July 14th or the 21st.

[HDgasser]

Originally Posted by Bumslie

CityHunt3r is correct in saying hold off until you attend a workshop. You'll need some hands on experience to really make an informed decision on if and what is right for you.

check your PM

Thanks! PM responded... Thanks for the input.



Colt, im easy... either date is good for me

[Colt562]

So I have a question which was brought up to my attention, what are we going to do at this meet and greet? Is it a time just to get away from the wife and kids and just drink beer or are we actually going to discuss what we will be doing in the near future?

[Exodus343]

Originally Posted by Colt562

July 14th or the 21st.

21st is good for me
meet and greet, with food and discuss about what we want to see out of the club and which direction to take

[Bumslie]

Originally Posted by Colt562

So I have a question which was brought up to my attention, what are we going to do at this meet and greet? Is it a time just to get away from the wife and kids and just drink beer or are we actually going to discuss what we will be doing in the near future?

[Colt562]

Heres what I want this club to be...

I want to create a club that can help future reloaders with whatever they need. I want to get a certain group of people that have a lot of experience reloading together so we can all lead this chapter. I want this chapter to be bigger than the others but with that I also want this club to share with the other chapters. This is not just a Long Beach thing, this is a whole California/United States thing.

I want to get group buys for everything, powder, primers, and bullets. (of course when supplies get back in stock).

The classes will start at 8 in the morning and run until 12 o'clock. From 12 o'clock to whenever students will be able to load more ammunition or ask any other questions they might have. People that have been to the reloading clinic before are also welcome to come back and load with their components on the equipment provided.

I am in the process of creating shirts for the Long Beach reloading club, which will be available for purchase to the club, a portion of the shirts will be donated back to the club.

Please subscribe to this thread to get more information as it pops into my HUGE brain.

[sean5063]

Both the dates work for me. Love the mission statement

[CSACANNONEER]

The 14th is the first LA County class. So, the 21st is better for me. We will talk about the latest news on the CGSSA reloading club at the state level. If you want to just be a part of the LA Chapter or an independent chapter. Dues, donations and what to do with them. Plan your next event, etc. Personally, I'll have a long drive home and wake up between 4 and 5 am so, the earlier the better for me. Now, someone just has to definitively pick a time and place and stick to it. I suggest 2pm at the picnic tables at Angeles. That way, everyone will have a chance to shoot one of my 50s between noon and 1:30. I'm just being selfish and don't want to drive as far.

[Colt562]

Originally Posted by CSACANNONEER

The 14th is the first LA County class. So, the 21st is better for me. We will talk about the latest news on the CGSSA reloading club at the state level. If you want to just be a part of the LA Chapter or an independent chapter. Dues, donations and what to do with them. Plan your next event, etc. Personally, I'll have a long drive home and wake up between 4 and 5 am so, the earlier the better for me. Now, someone just has to definitively pick a time and place and stick to it. I suggest 2pm at the picnic tables at Angeles. That way, everyone will have a chance to shoot one of my 50s between noon and 1:30. I'm just being selfish and don't want to drive as far.

Ok the 21st would work great. I definently need to shoot one of your 50's. Never shot one before.

[Exodus343]

Originally Posted by CSACANNONEER

The 14th is the first LA County class. So, the 21st is better for me. We will talk about the latest news on the CGSSA reloading club at the state level. If you want to just be a part of the LA Chapter or an independent chapter. Dues, donations and what to do with them. Plan your next event, etc. Personally, I'll have a long drive home and wake up between 4 and 5 am so, the earlier the better for me. Now, someone just has to definitively pick a time and place and stick to it. I suggest 2pm at the picnic tables at Angeles. That way, everyone will have a chance to shoot one of my 50s between noon and 1:30. I'm just being selfish and don't want to drive as far.

you know what
I'm 100% down to meet at the picnic tables at Angeles Shooting Range on Sunday the 21st, anyone else want to move it to ASR?
And I will be shooting your 50 cal again, count on it Greg!

[Colt562]

Originally Posted by Exodus343

you know what
I'm 100% down to meet at the picnic tables at Angeles Shooting Range on Sunday the 21st, anyone else want to move it to ASR?
And I will be shooting your 50 cal again, count on it Greg!

ASR sounds good to me....although Im not a huge ASR fan.

[Exodus343]

Originally Posted by Colt562

ASR sounds good to me....although Im not a huge ASR fan.

I'm not, but I think the picnic table area would be a nice touch
not to mention Greg and his 50 cals, that is appealing

[Colt562]

as long as we can hear each other talk over the shooters.

[CityHunt3r]

A man... was hoping to stay local but, I guess it'll be a good.excuse.to.check out asr, never been there but looks.fun

[Exodus343]

Originally Posted by CityHunt3r

A man... was hoping to stay local but, I guess it'll be a good.excuse.to.check out asr, never been there but looks.fun

Just think of the 50 cal!!!
this is just an idea, we're waiting for more members interested to finalize