Is there a class I can take on reloading?
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The only "class" that I am aware of, is the learn while you load apprentice program.(Not really a program, I made that up.) You find someone that is willing to let you help them reload. You can then see exactly how it works and so on.
All I did was read ABC's of Reloading and read the Dillon instructions. Pretty easy. I guess you can even find a video or 2 on you tube or other sites. Best way is to help someone else.
What are you having trouble with ? If you have a Dillon XL650, I can probably help. If I can't , call Dillon directly. Most manufacturers have a web site and or forum to help noobs.
All I did was read ABC's of Reloading and read the Dillon instructions. Pretty easy. I guess you can even find a video or 2 on you tube or other sites. Best way is to help someone else.
What are you having trouble with ? If you have a Dillon XL650, I can probably help. If I can't , call Dillon directly. Most manufacturers have a web site and or forum to help noobs.
I'm having trouble with the final steps: bullet seating and taper crimping. Some of the cases just will not exert any tension on the bullets, and they just slide down into the hole. I'm flustered. And these bullets measure the same as the rest.
The_Vigilante
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The NRA does have classes on reloading. The instructors have to be NRA-certified to teach these classes. I suggest you contact the NRA to find out if there are any NRA-certified reloading instructors in your area. And since you live in the DFW metroplex seems like you should be able to find one easily.
Either over expanding or over crimping would be my guess. Back off a bit and check results. You may be over compensating for too much bell with too much crimp. That is my guess.
I am guessing you dont have a case guage for the cal. you are having problems with.
Google Brian Enos, Dillon troubleshooting. Go on their forum. I believe they have pictures of over, correct and under expanded cases. It is a good reference site anyway.
Yeah - sounds to me like you're running the expander down WAY too deep.
I've been wondering about the same thing (the class, not the actual problem with the case sizing). I bet a lot more people would get into rolling their own if they could just go to their favorite range or shop or gun club on a Saturday, write a check, and learn it hands-on. I'm one of those folks who doesn't learn well from just reading a book. I need to DO it. Seems that shooting being such a tactile activity (learning by muscle memory, feel, etc) that many potential reloaders would be eager to learn that skill the same way they learned to shoot.
I know one guy well enough to ask to show me, but when I told him I didn't want to jump straight into it having only read ABC's of Reloading and the directions that came with my Lee press, he said "well that's how I did it."
I know one guy well enough to ask to show me, but when I told him I didn't want to jump straight into it having only read ABC's of Reloading and the directions that came with my Lee press, he said "well that's how I did it."
I would imagine that there would be liability issues with some of these classes. Either someone pops a primer or , later, reloads, gets a Kboom and says "they taught me". Not to mention all of the different equipment, it would be hard to explain what to look for on each machine.
I guess a class could teach the bare basics, but until you get the feel.........
Well, the guy you know still has more experience then you. I would still try to load with him. A little experience is better then none. Either you will learn how to reload or how NOT to reload.
I would like to report that I went back, started from scratch, and ended up with some workable reloads. I took them to the range today. I was scared, but after I fired the first three, I felt elated. All of them, save for one round, worked flawlessly. I guess I just got all worked up during my first batch. I let my emotions get the better of me when things did not go according to plan.
Good job ! Now, you just have to fine tune and work up a perfect load for what you want. Welcome to the "roll your own world".
Ride4TheBrand
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I was handed a business card from one of the salesmen at Cabela's in Fort Worth. Apparently, he offers classes in reloading.
Website: NRA Reloading Class
Website: NRA Reloading Class
ROGER4314
Been Called "Flash" Since I Was A Kid!
The guys are right on here. All of what they say can cause the problem that you describe. The main point I'd like to make is that you were correct to sense trouble and STOP! For that, you get an atta boy! Those trouble signs are like an alarm bell. Listen for them anytime that you reload! Stop and do not continue loading or use any of the rounds until you figure it out. If you can't figure it out, then get help.
Flash
Flash
Seelbachshooting.com I teach in the metroplex..NRA CERTIFIED
