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Reloading dvd/video

flyingtorpedoflyingtorpedo Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
I want to learn how to reload and don't know anyone who reloads. I was wondering if anyone has seen any of the reloading dvd's/videos and what you thought of them. I'm going to get the abc's of reloading and the Lyman reloading manual and a single stage to learn on. I think it is easier to learn by watching something and was thinking one may be helpful and if so maybe santa could drop one off. Let me know what you think. Thanks very much[:D]

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  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I learned from reading reloading manuals and had a buddy talk me through stuff. Never had any one actually look over my shoulder, to assist. I only reload hand gun rounds so I can only speak of that. I have reloaded for 20 some years and have never used anything but a single stage press. If you read the manuals and REALLY follow the directions you will be fine. You will find the most "complicated" part will be setting the die up for seating and crimping the bullet, best to practice with some dummy rounds to get the hang of it. I know many here prefer a progressive press, I reload for many different rounds,9mm,38spl.,357mag,40S&W,45acp,41mag,44spl. and 44mag. It may take some extra time, but to LEARN, I highly recommend a single stage process to start. You can always upgrade once you understand the mechanics of reloading.
    Good luck... It really isn't that hard once you get the hanging of it.
  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oop's.. Oh yea never watched a reload video but I'm sure it would be most helpful...Keep us updated of your progress.
  • flyingtorpedoflyingtorpedo Member Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by reloader44mag
    . If you read the manuals and REALLY follow the directions you will be fine. You will find the most "complicated" part will be setting the die up for seating and crimping the bullet, best to practice with some dummy rounds to get the hang of it.


    I'm * when it comes to doing things like that right and I can read and follow directions so I think I'll skip the video. Good advice about the dummy rounds too. I'll let you know how it goes next year b/c I'm going to get the press from santa. Thanks for the reply[:)]
  • BHAVINBHAVIN Member Posts: 3,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I make a "dummy" round for each load that I do. If I have to reset the seating die later I can get it really close with the dummy round. Saves some time. Sierra has a great section on the reloading process in their reloading manual.
  • campcook51campcook51 Member Posts: 194 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    FT,
    I purchased a pair of videos Reloading I and Reloading II with
    Jim Carmichel*John Larroquette*Ned Kalbfleish as hosts.

    Produced by Downrange Video Productions, paid about $10 for each.

    Extremely detailed, they explained the process from start to finish and made it entertaining as well. I've now been reloading for
    a couple of months, tighter groups, and took my first blacktail deer
    with a .270 round I rolled myself..about a month ago..good luck@[:)]
  • knucklehead14knucklehead14 Member Posts: 2,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the rcbs video and it is very usefull and well worth the cost.
  • SW 357MagSW 357Mag Member Posts: 1,960 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here is a good, informative video. Watch this and you'll learn a lot.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98I1i8Toj8E
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