sandy22 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Does anyone know of any cases of injury or damage caused by the actual process of handloading, including corollary activities, e.g. storage of components, but excluding problems from using the handloads once assembled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I'm sure there have been accidents but I suspect these usually happen when a dangerous load is fired in a rifle. I have loaded several thousand rounds and never even had a primer go off during de capping ( though I'm sure I'm tempting fate on that one but I always wear protective goggles while doing this in my shed so in little danger). I know a fair few who reload and have never heard of any injury other than maybe the odd soiled underwear. The reloading process in itself should not carry a lot of danger but its a little like saying is mowing the lawn dangerous, there is potential for danger but its easy avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 No. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 There was a thread a few weeks back about the wrong powder ..... the pictures gave more than enough warning .... worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I believe this guy used hand gun powder not rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Does anyone know of any cases of injury or damage caused by the actual process of handloading, including corollary activities, e.g. storage of components, but excluding problems from using the handloads once assembled? Has the Mrs said no to ya reloading in the kitchen when i use to reload for several pistols and rifles years ago the end result of getting it wrong like above always made me anal about checking i had the right powder . Edited January 1, 2015 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 Danger to bank balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beesley121 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 As a relative newbie, is handgun powder more powerful than rifle powder in the same quantities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) As a relative newbie, is handgun powder more powerful than rifle powder in the same quantities to keep it simple yes,a fast burning powder like is used in cf pistols will turn yer rifle into a pipe bomb. Edited January 1, 2015 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Ready to cringe. :oops: :oops: Edited January 1, 2015 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 How did that happen ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike737 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 When I used to reload .357 and .38spl for handgun loads, I put the depriming pin through my forefinger. Was distracted when someone spoke to me, disturbing my rythm, no photos though... Had an occasional primer go off when seating it, but no damage caused. Mike. PS I still have the press, as the government wouldn't pay compensation for presses, might advertise it on here as I doubt I will be relaoding again for 12g... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Ready to cringe. :oops: :oops: love to hear the story behind that one,can't get me head round how he managed it. to go thru the bone as well some force there. got anymore Andy H Edited January 1, 2015 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) If i remember right the guy had modified his press to pneumatic ram operation and when he was putting the bullet in position to seat he somehow touched the air release button, You are supposed to have two operating buttons or switches so that both hand,s are out of the way when it cycles. Edited January 1, 2015 by Andy H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 It looks to have an unfired primer, but no bullet... Or is it a wadcutter? But surely the primer end would be downwards in the press, so I'm confused... Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 nssty.... from a primer? hope all is well now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 That one was from reloading a 12 bore cartridge with black powder and for some reason it ignighted as he went to put the wad in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 If i remember right the guy had modified his press to pneumatic ram operation and when he was putting the bullet in position to seat he somehow touched the air release button, You are supposed to have two operating buttons or switches so that both hand,s are out of the way when it cycles. yep that would do it ,wonder if they managed to fish the bone wad out of the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver90owner Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 OK, no accident, but about 35 years ago, I asked a turner to knock up a couple or three extra powder metering inserts for a Bowman reloader. Even though I specifically requested them in brass or aluminium (and told him of the intended application) he made them in steel. He made them right second time around! RAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) As Mentioned, DO NOT Under any curmustances get the two Powders Mixed up,The Difference in Speed is not be tinkered With. Death may Occur if it goes Wrong.. Pistol Powders Are Very Fast.DON'T EVEN ATTEMPT IT:: Edited January 2, 2015 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yup. If there is one absolutely critical 'never-break' rule in reloading, it is that only one powder should be on the bench at any time. Back in the old days when I reloaded for 9mm, I've had a primer go off. Not fun, to say the least, even though there was no physical harm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I have nipped a finger or two seating .222 bullets but not as bad as that guy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 dropped a full tub of shot on the kitchen floor ! that was the last time I was allowed to load indoors .. but it's a dangerous pastime so take care . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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