Getting started with reloading in 2024? 10 things I wish I knew before I started reloading

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I started reloading- in 1971 because I couldn't buy factory ammo for the only rifle I could afford- a 7.7 Arisaka. Now, I load for accuracy.

If you think you're wasting time. I am watching this as a non gun owner.

Choose a cartridge that is easy to reload with good case life. Choose a caliber that has a good available inventory of bullets and powders.

I couldn't agree more with you and this video. After two yrs of reloading, I believe I might have finally broke even on the cost I put into everything. My shot groups have dramatically improved. I found several combinations for my rifle and I average .25" groups with it at 100 yards. You have assisted me in reaching this goal. Thank you and keep up the amazing work.

I got started because of boutique rounds like 303 and 50AE. When I was hunting, it was really nice to have consistent deer loads year to year. I am now a member of an 800 yard range

I can never get enough of your videos mate. Please keep them coming!! I direct ALL new shooters to your channel. Absolutely top shelf 👌🏼

Lapua, Lapua, Lapua… didn’t believe until starting loading 6.5 PRC. Incredible difference. Love the Chanel

I've been watching your videos for years, this is the best recap of what's important... I really appreciate it. It's so easy to get wrapped around 5,000 different axles when it comes to reloading.

Wonderful Video! SO true. I started out over 40 years ago with a single stage Lyman Orange Crusher press, loading 45 acps, then 38 spcls. needed for shooting 3-4 times per week after work. By the time my tooling required was adequate, I could have purchased my Dillon 550B press. I discovered myself dreading the reloading, knowing how long it took compared to how much, how fast I shot that ammo. Eventually, I did acquire the Dillon 550B, set up with separate plates for many different calibers and loading about 3-600 rounds per hr. still pausing to check powder charges every 10-20 rounds. I kept and still use my single stage Lyman press for all of my rifle loadings, which take tons of prep time, done one at a time. Some years ago, I decided that I would no longer need the Dillon so sold it all, then by habit got back into shooting big time. Now I have a Lyman multiple station progressive press that allows me to have 2 calibers set at all times, with separate powder chargers on each station. A completed round every 3-5 seconds, with pre-primed brass. I still practice a constant of checking powder charge and overall lengths, appx. each 10-15 rounds, stuck on using my large quantity of IMR 700X powder for all of my pistol target rounds. Reloading is a splendid hobby, relaxing and rewarding. The excitement of knowing the load is more accurate than that possibility of the shooter is a good thing. Salivating over the Wonderful, Splendid tooling this gentleman has, is dangerous for any budget. Single, torn 1 hole groups are easily obtainable with practice and study. Thanks again for this and other similar educational videos.

Great video! Been reloading a year now, only handgun. May start rifle soon, a little intimidating, but channels like yours help. Thanks

Great Video ! Dig your channel . I too wish, I knew then what we know now about reloading . You nailed with the Giraud Trimmer... best tool I bought out of the entire reloading room that saves ALOT of time !

Great advice.

Great video! I have always enjoyed your video's, Lots of great info presented very straight forward. Please keep them coming.! Thank You

You are one hell of a gadget man but you’re a good reloader I’ve watched a lot of videos you have made and it has helped me to understand xyz thanks for sharing

I shoot antique rifles that use obsolete ammunition. Need I say more?

Great video, as always.

Thanks. Great video.

Thank you for making this video. I been shooting for 20 years and have thought about getting into it many times. After watching your video I think I will wait to start reloading until I want to do precision shooting

Excellent video! Thank you ! 🙏 Definitely will share with friend’s interested in reloading.