Reload Mentor

[Caliyanks]

Just wondering if someone in the Fresno area would be willing to let me watch them reload some ammo for a day. I may be moving to a near-by state by the summer and I wanted to start doing reloads myself. I am a retired MSG (Army-Infantry) and I still work for the Army in Fresno. ( Just so you know that I'm not a crazy from the streets). I may be going to work for someone who is buying alott of land and they want me to run it. Its pretty much all women and they want me to protect them as well (yes, there will be plenty of shooting on the property- remote AO). They are willing to get me anything I need and I thought it would be cheaper to do re-loads. I can explain more when I link up with the right person.

I know there is a ton of stuff out there to include videos. I would just like to see it for real and have an opportunity to ask questions to a live person. I also want to see if my brain can handle it.
Thanks

[stphnman20]

If you can't find anyone in your area, come down to LA. I'll show you. If not, go on YouTube. There are plenty of tutorials on reloading. Also get yourself some manuals and start reading.

This an open forum, so ask all the questions you may have.

[Noonanda]

Buy a reloading manual. Read it. Read it again. Read it one more time. After you get your equipment to reload but before starting reloading, read it again. After you shoot your first batch of reloads read again to figure out what you can do better. Buy 1 or 2 more manuals from other companies and read them as well.

Reloading manual is a great way to learn alot LOL.

[Bill Steele]

This

Buy a reloading manual. Read it. Read it again. Read it one more time. After you get your equipment to reload but before starting reloading, read it again. After you shoot your first batch of reloads read again to figure out what you can do better. Buy 1 or 2 more manuals from other companies and read them as well.

Reloading manual is a great way to learn alot LOL.

Absolutely right on.


Also agree with the YouTube observations, tons of how to's and it doesn't take long to figure out who knows what they are talking about and who doesn't.

[Divernhunter]

I am not in Fresno but I am in the Turlock area and you are welcome to come up and I will help you learn to reload.

[Caliyanks]

I appreciate all the input. someone in Fresno did contact me and we will be meeting tonight. I always appreciated other military folks. It just seems that no matter your branch we all tend to look out for each other. And its always nice to be around like minded people as well. Thanks all and Happy New Year.

[bruce_ventura]

I didn't catch whether you're handloading rifle, pistol or something else. If you're loading for a semi- auto rifle, be sure to double check for squib loads. I always use an electronic balance that counts charges so I can compare charges to loaded rounds, then I weigh all loaded rounds in groups of four.
I caught a 50 BMG squib load this way. Then I made the necessary changes to my procedure to prevent it from happening again.

[Caliyanks]

I plan on reloading Pistal, Rifle and Shotgun. I did meet with someone last night and he was so gratious and helpful. He even let me load a few rounds of 45. That was excactly what I needed to see. I plan on going for it. I will be meeting with him again soon to do more. We did discuss guite a few things. I'll bring up "Squib's" next time. Thanks. I also found at least 3 books I will be purchasing as well. Thanks for all the advice. It does look like a fun thing to get into. and even my pea brain understood most of it.

[anhero]

squibs

squibs happen when you don't have enough or any powder in the case, ignite the primer, and get the bullet stuck in the barrel. i can show you that too! I have a batch put aside that has this problem. not fun taking out the squib.