Class To Teach Reloading (Read 23401 times)

oldfart

Class To Teach Reloading
« on: April 15, 2013, 11:33:25 AM »
Do you think there is genuine interest in having somebody actually teach a class on reloading?

Right off the bat, I can think of several; reasons why it would be a bad idea.

However, since there seems to be a lot of newcomers to the shooting community, I can see where it would be useful.
Especially with the cost of ammo today.

Pros, cons, suggestions anyone?
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TeamMidori

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013, 11:39:14 AM »
I know a guy who's a reloading expert.....

whynow?

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2013, 11:46:25 AM »
Good idea.  I would go if offered.  Always good to learn.  Sheesh, I'm still in prepping my used brass stage for the past 2.5 years.  Actually other hobbys taking up too much time right now.

Hi state

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2013, 11:58:57 AM »
One reason I can think it wouldn't be a good idea is that your inviting people that you don't know to your place of residence and letting them know where and what type of things you have at your house

oldfart

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2013, 12:08:26 PM »
I know a guy who's a reloading expert.....
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I'd like to meet him
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TeamMidori

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2013, 12:18:40 PM »
I'll introduce u to him

macsak

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2013, 12:29:02 PM »
more importantly
liability

One reason I can think it wouldn't be a good idea is that your inviting people that you don't know to your place of residence and letting them know where and what type of things you have at your house

Pizzo

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2013, 12:31:28 PM »
I would be interested.

Hi state

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2013, 01:56:05 PM »
more importantly
liability
Yes that's true also. I would most definitely have a disclaimer. Reloading isn't to complicated all one needs to get are a few reloading books,some presses come with instructional DVDs also. Do a bunch of research and start loading

dirsh

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2013, 02:15:26 PM »
I would definitely be interested.
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Tom_G

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2013, 03:21:13 PM »
NRA offers classes!  I never bothered to get my certification just because i didn't see there being interest.  I may rethink that...
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Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2013, 04:12:31 PM »
utube has the bestest classes - free and available any time . . .

HNL03

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2013, 05:58:50 AM »
I'm interested, I am just starting out so I have a lot to learn. Why not have a reloading meet up for lunch or drinks or fishing so people can get to know each other first.

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Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2013, 09:07:52 AM »
I bought a book called the ABC's of reloading. It was very useful when I started reloading. It covered metallic cartridges and shot shell for reloading. The book is also available as a ebook.

GZire

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2013, 10:01:42 AM »
I'm interested, I am just starting out so I have a lot to learn. Why not have a reloading meet up for lunch or drinks or fishing so people can get to know each other first.

My suggestion is to buy a (or several) reloading manuals.  Sierra is a good one.  It covers the basics.

HNL03

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2013, 12:12:02 PM »
I read reloading for handgunners and in the middle of abc's of reloading. The next book I'm thinking of getting is Lyman's 49th edition or Lee's 2nd.

fang23

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2013, 04:19:08 PM »
"ABCs of Reloading" is good. Be aware that there are differences between editions. I think the most recent is the 9th edition. Different editor from the 8th edition, but the content is not radically different.
The Nosler manual is interesting and informative, especially if you use Nosler bullets. The Lee manual is a good read about the evolution of that company's reloading products. Wish I had bought that before I started buying reloading equipment. I also have one of those loosely bound, photocopied collections of load data for .223/5.56. It's OK, consists of  photocopied charts from most of the major bullet makers.

 If you reload for that caliber, there's another book that's worth getting: "AR-15 Ammunition Reloading: A beginner's guide to reloading ammunition for the AR-15 Rifle"  by Christopher Ohland. I found it on Amazon.com,  It is devoted only to reloading .223, and is very detailed. Helped me a lot when I got started. It focuses  on using 69 gn SMK and Varget . I followed most of his recommendations and turned out useable ammo. (Ohland had an earlier version, called Rifle Cartridge Reloading, that is basically the same. the latest, 2010 edition has some refinements.)
After getting the hang of the 69SMK/Varget recipe,, I started exploring other powders and bullets, using various sources, including the annual Hodgdon guide and any on-line site or post I could find. Still learning, and happy to do it rather than pay today's prices for factory loaded ammo.

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mr. me 808

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2013, 06:00:03 PM »
If you do decide to teach, count me in!  Just tell me when and where!  I just started trying to reload and I think it would help me a lot.  I watch youtube and started reading manuals but you can't beat someone actually being there and being able to ask questions.  Like you said earlier there are a lot of newer shooters out there and newer reloaders like myself.  I think you would be doing a good thing so we know how to do so safely.  But, there probably is liability issues involved.  I would hate for someone to try and do a good thing and have some asshole sue him because they hurt themself. 
« Last Edit: April 16, 2013, 06:06:04 PM by mr. me 808 »

michalebsdad

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2013, 11:08:25 PM »
Do you have all the equipment? From what point do you need to be taught? I no longer have any of my equipment, but I used to reload all of my ammo. What specifically are you looking for?

oldfart

Re: Class To Teach Reloading
« Reply #19 on: April 20, 2013, 08:14:15 AM »
I count about a half dozen people who like the idea.
I see other people who think it's a bad idea for various reasons.
Others just advocate watching youtube.

Considering that people nowdays have different work schedules, it is unlikely that there would be many students that actually show up for a scheduled event.

Perhaps a better approach towards assisting new shooters in learning to reload would be a mentoring program.
Perhaps veteran reloaders could volunteer to mentor newbies. There are also pros and cons to this idea.

Are there any experienced loaders willing to help novices?

There could be a dedicated thread where mentors and novices could post their available days and times then pm each other to meet.

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