I was just wondering how long most of you good people have been reloading ammo? Looking back it was 1969 that i loaded my first rifle shell, 243 win with a Lee Loader. That was a long time ago but, seems like it was yesterday. It has been and still is a very enjoyable hobby.
Reloading , How Long?
- Thread starter 6ppcar
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I started loading at age 15 for my 30-06. That was 33 yrs ago.
JD338
JD338
Powerstroke
Handloader
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I really can't remember my "first" one. My Dad used to let me sit on his lap as he loaded. Then it turned into an assembly line....he'd re-size, then hand in to me to clean the primer pocket and measure......now I realize he always gave the the not so fun part to do....I'm 36 now
Guy Miner
Master Loader
- Apr 6, 2006
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About 45 years - but that's a bit of a guesstimate since I don't remember exactly how old I was when I started helping Dad and Grandpa handload. Young though...
Ya know - I can still make mistakes!
Ya know - I can still make mistakes!
rick smith
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Started approximately 1962. Also with the old Lee loader, still have the set but they are retired.Rick.
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I started handloading in 1994, I think. Might have been 1993. So I guess that makes it about 13-14yrs. Seems like a lifetime - I can't imagine having a gun and not working up a good load for it.
- Oct 30, 2004
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1993 on hand experience.
theoritical experience--1980
theoritical experience--1980
YoteSmoker
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I learned the basics from my dad when I was 17. We loaded 165 ballistic tips and partitions for both of our 03 sporterized springfields. I joined the military two years later and after being assigned to the great state of Colorado, began reloading on my own two years ago. I now work up loads for a half dozen guns including my dad's 7mm08 and 30-06. Just sent a batch of 7mm08 w 140 accubonds to him through UPS last week. He will be using them on Thursday, Michigan's opening day rifle deer season. Glad my dad got me started and now I guess you could say I'm definitely addicted and shooting a lot more!
longwinters
Handloader
- Oct 10, 2004
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Man, I'm just a pup at this. At 50 I've been reloading only 5 years.
Long
Long
biggrizz408
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I started in 89 or90 cant realy remember.
