Is it really this easy?

[ratled]

I know nothing of reloading and found this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPvQQ-9EyUI&list=WL&index=15

Yea I know there is some prep work, a little background info/ training and proper gear, but when all of that comes together is it really that easy? I looked and there are several nice looking used sets out there like this and can be had for a reasonable price.

I know I will have to work load development and all that but if it's that easy why wouldn't I look into this for 9mm and 223 to save a little $

Happy T Day and
TIA

ratled

[sunborder]

Yes, reloading is pretty easy, especially the handgun stuff. For non-magnum straight-walled handgun (most handgun rounds) case prep can be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be.

Prepping rifle brass is a PITA. Get a reloading manual, and welcome to the new hobby.

I would recommend that when you get your press, you use it as a single stage press for a while until you get the hang of what you are doing.

[FromTheGrave]

I would agree. It can be tedious. But, it's not rocket science.....or wait....it IS rocket science in a sense! doh!

[Capybara]

Reloading is easy - physically
Reloading is not as easy - mentally

In order to be safely reload, you HAVE to know exactly what you are doing 100% of the time. You cannot zone out, not pay attention or take shortcuts. Reloading while doing any of these three is dangerous as hell. You can easily blow your gun up, injure or kill yourself or even others around you if you do it wrong.

Please attend a Calguns Reloading Clinic, you will be taught how to reload safely.

[stphnman20]

It's easy once you get the hang of it. There are a lot of steps in the reloading process. And each step have their own intricacy. If you want to learn, grab a reloading book and read up before you start anything.

[TexasJackKin]

That looks about right, keep in mind, he's not showing some steps, like resizing, cleaning the sizing lube off, and trimming to length. Then you have the optional steps, like cleaning primer pockets, and cleaning and polishing the cases. (some will not consider those optional)

I would say, the part he doesn't show you in that video constitutes about 75-80% of the work. It's all fun, and some people enjoy reloading as much as they do shooting.

Be forewarned, reloading can be as addictive as shooting, in your quest for that magic load.

[ElDub1950]

Yes, pretty easy, can be relaxing it you treat it as a hobby instead of a chore. The vid doesn't shot the prep which can be easy, if you just want clean, usable handgun rounds, or tedious if you want perfect, factory-shiny, precision rifle rounds.

As you said, the workup and practice can be a lengthy learning curve. Take your time. Check recheck and double recheck your steps when beginning. There's a lot to be said about learning on a basic press and thinking about a fancier one several months down the road.

[BigBronco]

As for what the video entails with a full progressive it gets even easier. Case prep is the tedious thing that needs to be done prior to what the video shows. Then there is load development. This being said single station and turret presses are best to learn on. Also they will always be useful for rifle brass prep once you go full progressive if you ever do.

[mvpatriot]

see my video links below. they are old but I feel theyre still informative. welcome to the addiction

['ol shooter]

Reloading is easy - physically
Reloading is not as easy - mentally

In order to be safely reload, you HAVE to know exactly what you are doing 100% of the time. You cannot zone out, not pay attention or take shortcuts. Reloading without doing all three of these is dangerous as hell. You can easily blow your gun up, injure or kill yourself or even others around you if you do it wrong.

Please attend a Calguns Reloading Clinic, you will be taught how to reload safely.

Sound advice. Be methodical, develop a routine. Do it alone, or with someone who isn't a distraction. You will make mistakes, catching them as you make them, and learning from them, is the key to successful reloading.

[toby]

It's worth every minute and or dollar spent.

[opos]

Great hobby..been loading since the late 50's and still got all my fingers...I started on a single stage (only thing available then) and I still have a single stage...I also use lee dippers and a trickler and weigh every round.

I don't shoot any of the tactical stuff and seldom shoot any handgun but a single action revolver so I have no need for volume in reloading..it's a quiet and relaxing hobby and If I load 50-100 rounds in a week that's about all I shoot...If I had some hot semi and was blowing out 2000 rounds a weekend I'd have to do something else..

To start a single stage set up is great and if you move on, the single stage can be invaluable as a dedicated "one function" press to sort of aid the process...

Read the manuals...be really suspect of lots of the internet "advice" and enjoy yourself safely.

[Leadingall]

I've learned that reloading to save money doesn't really work. I shoot exponentially more, the time spent loading and cleaning weapons sort of eliminates any financial justification for reloading. I reload now because the extra shooting has made me a much improved shooter and honestly, I love the meticulous nature of the hobby.

[krwada]

Mindset

You have to have a certain mindset for reloading. It really is about attention, and especially attention for detail...

All reloaders are shooters. However; not all shooters ought to be reloaders.

My older brother is a fine example of an avid shooter who definitely should not be a reloader. His idea of pressing a bunch of rounds is "Load em up!" Press a huge ton of rounds without paying any heed until you get several thousand rounds into the wee hours of the morning ... like until 4:00am.

How do I know this? He told me so ... I told him that I am very glad that he abandoned the reloading hobby.

He is not cut out for this.

[drmjf]

When starting out make sure that each round fires. If it sounds wrong, CHECK IT OUT. don't fire again until you have checked the barrel. I have only had 1 misfire. It sounded wrong, checked it out and found a 45 bullet in the barrel. I had missed the powder charge. The primer push the bullet out and reloaded a fresh round. I knew what it should have sounded like and stopped to check it out. Saved my 1911. That was the last time I did not check each and every round. I was tired, never again.