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Charley
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Posted: 10 July 2008 02:58 AM |
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Gave an older, worn, but still usable Lee turret to a fellow that works with me. He's trying to get back into handgunning after having financial problems a few years back and selling off his guns. he just bought a Taurus 1911A1. Feeding it is his problem.
He knew I was a handloader,and he asked me if I would load ammunitoin for him. I refused, but did offer to teach him to load his own. He's pretty enthusiastic about the idea, so I'm starting him out.
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armoredman
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Posted: 10 July 2008 05:00 PM |
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| Well done, sir. That's how I got started, with a gent sending me an old Lee single stage. I still load everything on it, made in 1981.
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SCSlim
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| Joined: | 2 May 2008 |
| Location: | Boise, Idaho USA |
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Posted: 10 July 2008 05:31 PM |
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Teaching someone else to load is a great way to pass the craft along - probably the best way, learning from an experienced loader. That's how I got started too.
I had to ask myself, in light of Charley's post, whether I would load ammo for someone else. The answer I came up with is this: I might ... if I knew the person well, and if they would lend me the firearm they wanted me to load for so that I could inspect it and then work up a safe load with the bullet they wanted to use. They'd need to at least supply the brass and the bullets - I think my budget could withstand the cost of a few primers and some powder. Other than that, I don't think so.
Now, if the crap ever hit the fan and we were forced into neighborhood defense pacts or some crazy s**t like that, and if my neighbor had a .38 or some other caliber that I load for but precious little ammo for it, I might give him a few dozen rounds of my standard pressure reloads (or trade him some if he had something I needed), but I'd still want to take a look at his weapon first - if it was a well-made model and in good shape, I'd be more likely to help him out. If it was some rust bucket boat anchor from the black powder days just begging to blow a chamber, I think I'd politely decline.
Last edited on 10 July 2008 05:34 PM by SCSlim
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guntech59
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Posted: 11 July 2008 12:18 AM |
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| Good deal. I'm learning on my own. Between manuals, this, and other forums, I'm learning alot. My kids watch and are learning also. I'm hoping to pass this knowledge/interest on to them.
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rusty shackleford
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Posted: 20 July 2008 04:49 PM |
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That's how I got started. My dad had a Lee hand loader, and taught me the basics. Then when I was a teenager a family friend helped me get started by giving me and letting me borrow equipment.
It is worth the time, effort and the money IMO, when you find someone interested and truely inthused about reloading. Get em started , give em a break, you might make a lifelong shooting buddy.
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Paul Tummers
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Posted: 20 July 2008 04:55 PM |
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I learned it from an American officer, at least the basics, learned a lot more during the over 30 years I am reloading now, unfortunately my son has not the slightest interest in shooting.
He is 25 years old now, and i have the feeling, that when the time has come for me to quit shooting, I have to sell my equipment, knowledge will be gone unused.
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nksmfamjp
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Posted: 13 August 2008 02:11 AM |
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Great! I love to hear about this. I learned from my dad.
Make sure you show him all the little thiings you do to make your loading safe, consistent and successful.
I wish both of you good luck.
I have a newbie friend I'm trying to take the plunge. Right now he is over caught up in the money saving part. It looks bigger than it is, but nobody can make ammo for your guns like you can!
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Sprue
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Posted: 20 August 2008 12:48 AM |
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Charley wrote: Gave an older, worn, but still usable Lee turret to a fellow that works with me. He's trying to get back into handgunning after having financial problems a few years back and selling off his guns. he just bought a Taurus 1911A1. Feeding it is his problem.
He knew I was a handloader,and he asked me if I would load ammunitoin for him. I refused, but did offer to teach him to load his own. He's pretty enthusiastic about the idea, so I'm starting him out.
My sentiments exactly.
I'm anxious to help anyone. I'll help 'em out as much as I can and I get fulfillment in doing so. But I won't do it for them. Pretty much the case with anything.
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