Why do you reload?

[1100 Remington Man]

I reload because I like too, and when your primary hunting rifles are 6mm Rem, .264 Win Mag and 300 H&H Mag you better be a Reloader. I do reload a lot more shotgun shells than rifle but I enjoy both. Country Music on and time in my reloading room is time well spent.

 

[6mm Remington]

I love doing it and spending the time perfecting a load for each rifle. It feels great harvesting animals with your own loads and just makes it more personal adding just that much more to the hunt.

 

[FOTIS]

Satisfaction

 

[wvbuckbuster]

I don't make turkey calls, but I make my own arrows and tie my own flies.

Good stuff.

Reloading has been a very enjoyable hobby one I've shared with son and grandkids as well as friends. Satisfaction knowing the game is taken with my reloads. I don't make turkey calls or tie flies, but I have spent the night in a Holiday Inn Express Dan.

 

[Richracer1]

Best answer for this is to go read the "28 Nosler Ammo?" thread.

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

I was taught by my father 40 years ago from shotgun through to centrefires. My boys now know how to do it to. When I first started, always thought it was more accurate, not so sure now. Manufacturers have lifted their game and product offerings…and sometimes it’s just nice to know how schit works ;-)

 

[Joec7651]

I enjoy it immensely. My loads are ALWAYS more consistent than factory loads. I’ve pulled many boxes of factory ammo apart and never have I seen loads that even came close to being as precise as my loads.
I also build, cut, crest, and fletch my own arrows. I build and serve my own bowstrings and cables. I find it very satisfying and my work is more consistent. my reloading bench doubles as a bowyers workbench as well, complete with string jigs, bow press, cutoff saw, and fletching tools.

 

[TexasLife]

My grandfathers didn't reload, my dad and other family members didn't reload either. The 1st vet my dad hired at out horse breeding farm was a big-time hunter as well as his family. He got me into reloading after I bought a 44mag in '84. He told me what I needed to reload (handbook and equipment). Having my dad's pre '64 mod70 264wm I started to reload for that also. Ammo was cheap and plentiful back then, but doing something productive for yourself is a great thing!