Reloading ??????

3gunner

I have a friend who asked me about learning to reload. Wants to be taught correctly and understand the process. Anyone know of any real good organizations that offer classes or any other instructural materials available. I checked several web sites for him but everything seemed very basic and not much detail. Thanks for any responses.

ohioghog

the nra has an excellent educational program. also, rcbs has a nice cd learning version out there.

Der Gebirgsjager

I don't know of any schools or courses--most of us were self-taught by reading the instructional pages in reloading manuals. Most manuals are very comprehensive, with photos. Also, when you buy a reloading press there will usually be detailed instructions included on how to use it. A couple of books come to mind: "The ABC's of Reloading", by C. Rodney James, a DBI book, and "Stoeger's Complete Reloading Guide" by John & Bob Traister. But, like I already said, most reloading manuals have a comprehensive instructional section, and you'll want to have at least a couple of these anyway for the loads listed in the manuals. Perhaps the best way is to "hang out" with someone who is already a knowledgeable reloader, but this can also be a way to learn bad habits.

Throckmorton

Although there are definately some safety issues in reloading,it ain't rocket science.Maybe tha'ts why what u looked at seemed 'basic'.
Is he thinking single stage press to start with? It's a good idea but their are some semi-progressives and turrets that can be run as a single-stage to get the feel of the dies operating.
I really like my LYman manual,and it is full of details and instructions,as well as tons of load info.
The cd that ohiohog mentioned sounds like a real good idea.
above all,reloading is not a racing game,contrary to what some people think.ie: I can load over two hundred rds per hour on my press,but then quality suffers and accidents happen.
Lots of good infa and advise right here on the board,so ask away anytime.

Throckmortons' the alias,cas is the game.

3gunner

Thanks for the replies and good info. I have passed it all along. He has already picked up a very slightly used Dillon (550 I think), but no manuals came with it. Thanks everyone.

R-C-NO

Nosler's guide has some good info for some one just starting out . but as stated above it's all basic.If you reload and are use to doing so why not watch and give him pointers? It's how I learned .

allechalley

He might contact Dillon directly, they seem to be really helpful on situations like this. Lee also has a deal if you buy their manual, you get a simple press. Try www.Midwayusa.com, they have a lot of the various manuals including the NRA beginners manual. And as the fella's have all said, ask around at the local gun shop/ shooting or gun club. There's usually someone who will answer some of those "what if............." and "where do I get....." type stuff.