The Mighty Prawn Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hi gang want to start reloading finally but after a suitcase full of conflicting advice thought about doing this course but they only have one booked in and it’s in Ireland. Anybody know or recommend an equivalent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Why do you need to go on a course ? What is it you don’t understand ? What do you want to reload , shotgun or center fire ? All the top reloading manufactures have online videos . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Centre fire - I’ve watched a lot of the videos but with such opportunity for danger I’d feel safer if I’d had some training under a watchful eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 I understand the Prawns anxiety and, an accredited course would be a good thing if it were reliable and recognised. Sadly those of us that do reload seem to the authorities to practising a ‘dark art’. I agree that reloading is a simple enough process but, to understand the process is not enough for some people. I have tutored several folks at my local gun club but even my knowledge is still weak compared to some that strive for perfection. To the OP If you don’t mind reading I would suggest you read ‘Understanding Firearm Ballistics’ by Robert Rinker and that will give a sound knowledge of what happens when you pull the trigger, what goes bang and why and where the responding bullet ends up. Then buy yourself a decent realising manual which take you through the mechanics of reloading and what you need. The6 will also give you safe perameters to work within for your first reloads. Buy. Your gear and give it a go OR get someone at your local club that you traus5 to take you through the first few batches you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Buy a good book. Read it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Funny thing is once youve done it....its actually shockingly easy........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 13 hours ago, millrace said: Funny thing is once youve done it....its actually shockingly easy........... This quote also works for anyone who's ever overcooked one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Possibly if thats your outlook on things...my point was its not hard to do as its a really basic process there is more info online than you ever could need and there is very accurate round specific loads out there so within cpl grains the average reloader has no need to tweek and experiment or overcook something.....thats already been done by others...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB1954 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 20 hours ago, cookoff013 said: Buy a good book. Read it +1. That's what I did. I load centre fire and shotgun now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 its what i did for the shotgun, i read alot. spoke to alot of experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 22 hours ago, The Burpster said: I understand the Prawns anxiety and, an accredited course would be a good thing if it were reliable and recognised. Sadly those of us that do reload seem to the authorities to practising a ‘dark art’. I agree that reloading is a simple enough process but, to understand the process is not enough for some people. I have tutored several folks at my local gun club but even my knowledge is still weak compared to some that strive for perfection. To the OP If you don’t mind reading I would suggest you read ‘Understanding Firearm Ballistics’ by Robert Rinker and that will give a sound knowledge of what happens when you pull the trigger, what goes bang and why and where the responding bullet ends up. Then buy yourself a decent realising manual which take you through the mechanics of reloading and what you need. The6 will also give you safe perameters to work within for your first reloads. Buy. Your gear and give it a go OR get someone at your local club that you traus5 to take you through the first few batches you make. Wow that book is currently running at £77 on Amazon, might try the library... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog1408 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 12 hours ago, The Mighty Prawn said: Wow that book is currently running at £77 on Amazon, might try the library... About £20 shipped from the states if you go to abe books.co.uk mike i use the company a lot and they have always delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 What sea dog said ^ I got my cousin to buy mine and send it over, cost about £25 all in 10years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketestace Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 20/08/2018 at 17:58, cookoff013 said: its what i did for the shotgun, i read alot. spoke to alot of experts. Read alot, asked alot, then i asked and read again, confidence and proven knowledge work together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted August 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 07:37, Seadog1408 said: About £20 shipped from the states if you go to abe books.co.uk mike i use the company a lot and they have always delivered. £17.75 including shipping! Top tip mate nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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moor man Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 You appear to have a healthy respect for reloading already.......read the book, ABC of reloading is a good one too. We all started somewhere, trust yourself , be safe and have fun ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esca Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 Trust yourself and be methodical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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