Since I was about 25, I've been reloading. I conned my dad out of the equipment that he wasn't using anymore and set up a little reloading station. I reloaded some 308, a little 40 sw, about 250 44 mag, and a few other things here and there. Well, I got to the point that it was just easier to buy, so I neglected my reloading equipment for several years. As a result, it got all gummed up and yes, even rusty.
Well, after Sandy Hook, ammo availability went to ****, as we all know. I had started working on expanding my supply already, and thankfully saw the writing on the wall and went to my local guy the day after and ordered 2k worth of reloading components. Primarily powder, primers, and some bullets. In the past few months, I have rediscovered the true joy of reloading and have fell back in love with the pastime.... Not only as rewarding, financially, but as a stress reliever, too. Add to that the benefits of building my arsenal, and I'm super happy. Also, a side benefit is that I've meda some really great networking contacts for bartering and trading supplies and have people contacting me regularly to see if I want to trade.
I did get my presses, both an RCBS, and a Dillon, refurbished and are betted than new. I've got some new toys like power trimmers and dies for anything ill ever want to reload. It's been a slow go, but I probably have enough pistol brass to last me two lifetimes!... That being said, save your 40 sw brass for me!! I've got a fixation of loading it, right now.
No, I will not load for anyone else, but I'd be real happy to work with someone to get them to the point they are comfortable doing it themselves. If you have never experienced reloading, seriously consider the many benefits of it. If nothing else, it extends the possibilities of your ammo supply to an almost infinite supply with the stocking of powder and primers. Bullets can be made and brass can be found and reused over and over.
Well, after Sandy Hook, ammo availability went to ****, as we all know. I had started working on expanding my supply already, and thankfully saw the writing on the wall and went to my local guy the day after and ordered 2k worth of reloading components. Primarily powder, primers, and some bullets. In the past few months, I have rediscovered the true joy of reloading and have fell back in love with the pastime.... Not only as rewarding, financially, but as a stress reliever, too. Add to that the benefits of building my arsenal, and I'm super happy. Also, a side benefit is that I've meda some really great networking contacts for bartering and trading supplies and have people contacting me regularly to see if I want to trade.
I did get my presses, both an RCBS, and a Dillon, refurbished and are betted than new. I've got some new toys like power trimmers and dies for anything ill ever want to reload. It's been a slow go, but I probably have enough pistol brass to last me two lifetimes!... That being said, save your 40 sw brass for me!! I've got a fixation of loading it, right now.
No, I will not load for anyone else, but I'd be real happy to work with someone to get them to the point they are comfortable doing it themselves. If you have never experienced reloading, seriously consider the many benefits of it. If nothing else, it extends the possibilities of your ammo supply to an almost infinite supply with the stocking of powder and primers. Bullets can be made and brass can be found and reused over and over.
