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« on: November 06, 2009, 02:40:46 PM »

Is reloading your own ammo easy to do (for someone with no experience)?
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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 09:56:24 PM »

Are you proficent with hand tools?
If yes then its easy.
Is there dangers involved?
Duh, you are working with gun powder;)
You just have to remember that if you do something wrong your day might end very badly.
Get a few reloading manuals (read them)
Data mine all sorts of websites for info.
Pick up the Lee aniversery kit plus dies. Add a good dial calipers(you do know how to read it correct?)
You kept all of your brass  right!
Add some primers , powder and bullets.
Be analy accurate with powder measuring..............
and good luck.
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 10:40:52 AM »

Yes, but with the caveat that you must have the following abilities:

1) Attention to detail
2) Patience
3) Be willing to check and double check (see #1)
4) Desire to gain wisdom along with the knowledge
5) Determine how much you'll be shooting to see if it will be economical
6) Be prepared to actually spend more because you'll in all likelyhood end up shooting more

Reloading is no more difficult than other hobbies and easier than many. It does have the disadvantage of being a hobby that can hurt you though. SteveD gives good advice. Read all you can for free (on-line) and then if you still want to do it get yourself a couple of 3 reloading manuals to read and read them. At that point you'll know if reloading is for you or not and what type of reloading setup you'll want. Feel free to ask questions as most reloaders like to help out others. If possible go to a gun-shop or range in your area and try and find a reloader that is willing to help answer questions and mentor you.



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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 03:39:21 PM »

All of the above answers are excellent.

I'm going to give the tough answer.
 
Find a person that reloads what you want to reload (pistol, rifle, shotgun) and let him teach-show you how and what to do.  A good mentor will keep you from doing the bad stuff.

Some reloading stores have classes to teach you the basics.
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