one eyed jacks are wild

[maxit]

HI Guys,
Am I foolish to learn reloading having only one eye that works?
I read that there is 50,000psi pressure coming out of a fired cartridge. What is the chance of this thing blowing up in my face [i am a klutz too]?

Much obliged,

Max

[gemoose23]

It is a matter of your procedures and how meticulous you are during the reloading process.

If you are sloppy and do not pay attention, it doesn't matter how many eyes you have.

For Progressive Presses, manufacturers make powder cops, to help you identify double (or no)powder charges.

Reload to SAAMI and Reloading manuals specs and you will be fine.

[MustangO4]

No, just be safe and wear goggles. I have been reloading for years and have not lost an eye yet. Now Red Ryder BB guns with a compass in the stock, they WILL put your eye out!

[maxit]

It is a matter of your procedures and how meticulous you are during the reloading process.

If you are sloppy and do not pay attention, it doesn't matter how many eyes you have.

For Progressive Presses, manufacturers make powder cops, to help you identify double (or no)powder charges.

Reload to SAAMI and Reloading manuals specs and you will be fine.

Hi Moose,

Thanks for the encouragement (also the other guys). I am not so worried about SEEING the proceedure as risking eyesight. I must add that my optomotrist is an avid reloader and also encourages me to do it.

Much obliged,

Max

[gemoose23]

Hi Moose,

Thanks for the encouragement (also the other guys). I am not so worried about SEEING the proceedure as risking eyesight. I must add that my optomotrist is an avid reloader and also encourages me to do it.

Much obliged,

Max

I have more confidence in the ammo I produce in its feeding reliability and accuracy than that of factory ammo.

Maybe it is just becasue "I" made it, but I do shoot noticeably better with my reloads. The added bonus of reloading is that you can tune the ammo to your particular needs, i.e. paper punching, develop a load with low recoil but high accuracy.

Big Ammo Manufacturers spec their ammo to SAAMI specs as well, in actually they do nothing very "fancy". They can: produce more faster, have access to special powder mixes, and benefit from the economics of scale. Oh and don't forget the fancy boxes with printed labels.

[Nodda Duma]

+1 what these guys are saying. Reloading is not magical. Just pay attention to what you are doing, develop good reloading habits and you will be fine.

I would recommend as a first-time reloader to get a single-stage press. Best way to learn reloading without becoming overcomplicated by a progressive press.

-Jason

[emilio]

aye, you can probably do it one-eyed no problem. much of it is felt by touch - primer depth, crimp, seating depth, case bulging.

the really important part is your recipe: always use at least two sources when developing loads, such as a published load book and a reloading web site, or better yet, multiple published load books (these are developed in labs).

the really critical part is throwing powder: always visually verify the amount of powder in the case. powder is where things go kaboom, or go pop then go kaboom!

the really dangerous part is priming: wear eye protection whenever primers are handled. throwing powder and seating a bullet in to a primed case is probably less dangerous than the actual case priming, as most shellholders do not contact the primer.

you'll do fine, just take it easy. and good luck getting primers! decide what cartridges you want to load for at first, then start looking for primers now.
- emilio

[tankerman]

Well, you only get to make a mistake once. Lose you other eye and you won't be shooting anymore. (well you might still, just won't know what you're hitting)

[JoeC]

The best thing to do is test each primer with a hammer. That way you'll know which ones are good so you can be more careful.

[weezil_boi]

Hey! another one eyed calgunner I thought I was the only one.

I have the same concerns, so I am very appreciative of your post and the comments it yields.

[maxit]

Hey! another one eyed calgunner I thought I was the only one.

I have the same concerns, so I am very appreciative of your post and the comments it yields.

Do you reload as well?

[maxit]

Well, you only get to make a mistake once. Lose you other eye and you won't be shooting anymore. (well you might still, just won't know what you're hitting)

if i fail my posts in the future will look something like this:

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[my optomotrist is one of the guys who reload and encourages me, i dont think he wants to lose a good customer, do you?]

[badreligion]

Reloading is simple if you can follow the directions. If this is something you want to get into do alot of research first. Ask lots of questions. Make friends with someone who knows how to reload and see if they will let you tag along and watch them do it while you learn.

[maxit]

one eye?

Hey! another one eyed calgunner I thought I was the only one.

I have the same concerns, so I am very appreciative of your post and the comments it yields.

Well, I bought two presses; a Dillon 550 and a Lee Turret:
the Lee is set up already for .45 auto. I just bolted to a old table saw for stability. I have primers, powder, cases, tumbler, and am awaiting a Lee Perfect scale I bought on ebay for 10 bucks.
the Dillon is a bit more pragmatic, i need parts, dies and primers. Later.

If you read my post well you will see that my optomotrist thinks its ok for me to reload. I am taking all the warnings seriously.

Much obliged,

Max

[Seesm]

attention to detail and your good to go... Just go a little slower...