I finally did it!

[mike_the_wino]

After talking about it, lurking here, and generally getting distracted I finalized my bench and started pulling the handle today. It felt good to start. Although I only got 3 out of the first 5 that I tried. Good thing I picked up that kinetic bullet puller.

It gets easier, right?

[BajaJames83]

It will get much easier with time. But mistakes happen.... we a are only human.
The savings is there and worth it.

[uhlan1]

Oh, it gets a lot easier. Some fine gentlemen helped me here and I'm putting out some nice stuff with fewer and fewer rounds that need to be pulled.
It was recommended to me by another member to get a Hornady cam lock bullet puller. Lot easier than the hammer, brother.

[uhlan1]

Oh, it gets a lot easier. Some fine gentlemen helped me here and I'm putting out some nice stuff with fewer and fewer rounds that need to be pulled.
It was recommended to me by another member to get a Hornady cam lock bullet puller. Lot easier than the hammer, brother.

[SandDiegoDuner]

Watch some videos and double check you work. Last thing you want is a mistake that causes a kaboom!

[Ferrum]

Definetly gets easier! Be conservative to start, stay away from distractions and develope a minor case of OCD... You'll be good to go, welcome to rehab.

[Colt562]

After talking about it, lurking here, and generally getting distracted I finalized my bench and started pulling the handle today. It felt good to start. Although I only got 3 out of the first 5 that I tried. Good thing I picked up that kinetic bullet puller.

It gets easier, right?

whats your location? If you needed some help or want someone to come and just make sure your doing it correctly or give some pointers, Im sure someone would be glad to help, I can if you are local to me.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Congrats!

I'm jealous!

Don't want to wait to get mine setup. But, alas I will have to.

[Jet Setter]

Congrats. One day I will be in the same boat.

[Enfield47]

Congrats! I'm not too far behind you. I have been collecting components and dies so that once I receive my press I'll be ready to go.

[Ghost_Maker]

I popped off my first 50 rounds of .38 and .223 on friday.... only 2 of the .38s misfired... (didnt fire on first dtrike but did on the 2nd strike i think bad primer seating???) and one non fire .223....

[devster55]

Yeah all my stuff was handed down to me I'm still using my great grandfathers herters dies and old hornady press. I have a digital scale and put his up in the closet for safekeeping.

[gemoose23]

Congrats! Reloading Straight wall ammo 1st?

Some Beginning tips:

• double check your primer seating is as far as you can put it,
• ensure correct powder charges
• have fun, work methodically (if you leave the bench, try to write a note to yourself what you were doing, etc)
• take notes, i.e charge weight, bullet, primer, brass, oal, firearm used to shoot

[skosh69]

Congrats! Reloading Straight wall ammo 1st?

Some Beginning tips:

• double check your primer seating is as far as you can put it,
• ensure correct powder charges
• have fun, work methodically (if you leave the bench, try to write a note to yourself what you were doing, etc)
• take notes, i.e charge weight, bullet, primer, brass, oal, firearm used to shoot

What he said, Especially the 4 pointers!