Any reloading classes near SF/bay area?

[les98]

Hello everyone. Like the title states I am wondering if there are any reloading classes around the bay area? I am located in SF and willing to travel in any direction (north, south, east....don't think there are any classes west). I want to start reloading and I would like to learn from an experienced individual and try out some equipment before I jump into buying.

I plan on reloading both pistol (9mm, 45ACP, maybe some .38/.357) and rifle ammo (.223/5.56 and 7.62x39) Right now I'm debating between a single stage or turret, most likely wont jump into a progressive.

In the meantime I plan on buying a reloading book soon (probably Lyman's) and watch more videos.

Thanks for your help

[Divernhunter]

If you want to drive over to the Modesto area I can help you out. I have been reloading for a long time. I have 4 single stage presses and a Dillon 650 and load for a bunch of different rifle/pistol cartridges. PM me if interested.

[TAS]

J&R Sports in Livermore used to have classes. I personally never went through theirs but you might check them out.

[davek8s]

Most of what I learned was from watching YouTube and reading the ABC's of reloading.
I'm not aware of any reloading classes in the SF Bay Area.

[highpower790]

Depending on my schedule, I may be able to help.Single stage rifle set-up.

[AAShooter]

Upcoming NRA classes:

NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course Lake Forest, CA 7/30/2016

NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course Redlands, CA 10/9/2016

Search Results from here: http://www.nrainstructors.org/Search.aspx

[OpenSightsOnly]

Hello everyone. Like the title states I am wondering if there are any reloading classes around the bay area? I am located in SF and willing to travel in any direction (north, south, east....don't think there are any classes west). I want to start reloading and I would like to learn from an experienced individual and try out some equipment before I jump into buying.

I plan on reloading both pistol (9mm, 45ACP, maybe some .38/.357) and rifle ammo (.223/5.56 and 7.62x39) Right now I'm debating between a single stage or turret, most likely wont jump into a progressive.

In the meantime I plan on buying a reloading book soon (probably Lyman's) and watch more videos.

Thanks for your help

This is a good reference manual to have - http://materials.nrahq.org/nra-guide...book-only.html

[boomer135]

Most of what I learned was from reading the ABC's of reloading.
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Over and Over and Over! And asking lots of questions along with a few cases of beer bought.

[Thoughts]

Mobile Marksman offers reloading courses, or did. That's where I went. He's in Concord.

[Mobile Marksman]

Still do!

Will post one shortly!

Thanks!

Russ
Mobile Marksman

[XDJYo]

Still do!



Will post one shortly!



Thanks!



Russ

Mobile Marksman

Hi Russ,

Good to hear. I saw you on Yelp a while back. Didn't know you offered reloading classes. Definitely needed. Please post link in this thread.

Thank you!!

[testpress]

OP- There's not really much to it. You can research everything online. Pistol is simple, grab yourself a Dillon 550 or 650 and a reloading manual and get to it. Rifle is a bit more complicated but it's mostly brass prep and neck stuff. No need for a class or a course (I mean instruction is always good but...). Spend the money on a press and a good scale. I'm in Oakland if you have any questions.