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Old 12-06-2012, 03:47 AM
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Hello everybody, my name is Gene and I found this froum looking for help trying to reload 357 mags with a problem. The problem was a loose nut behind the die and I finally figured it out. Resizing 357 brass with a 223 rem die doesn't work very good. I posted on here with some pics and it was no time before I had help. I had been reloading 223 because my brother in law and friend have AR 15's and we went out back and killed my target barrel. I got the dies mixed up I quess and didn't catch it till I ruined about 200 brass cases 38and 357's. Lesson well learned. I am an old wore out mechanic on SS disability and needing a hobbie started reloading again. This is my frist time reloading pistols. I have loaded rifles for well over 15 years and decided to give it a shot. I have done dummer things but not by much. Thank God nothing blew up on me. There are no local shops around close to me yet. there has been a sign on a building on the highway that a firearm shop is opening soon but they are not open yet and I don't know what all he is going to be doing there. I am hopeing to catch him there soon and talk to him and see if maybe he can use some help.
I live out in the country on about 13 acres and can do what I want, within reason anyway. I am 55 and my wife is 53 and is recovering from a stroke. She is slowly getting better but still can't talk (maybe a blessing) and can't use her righ hand.
There is alot of good help on here and I plan to hang around for a long time. Thanks for all the help, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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Old 12-06-2012, 05:02 AM
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Hello Gene & welcome to The Site!

We all have our moments, the main thing is learning from them when we do.

Here's hoping that your wife continues to improve and
that your future "moments" are few & far between.

Hope to see ya around the forums!!
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Old 12-06-2012, 05:32 AM
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Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania! Our prayers are with your wife's quick recovery.
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:15 AM
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Welcome to the site, Gene. I see you are also into radio. (my call sign, KD5YXW)
If there was only one single website that would be of help, this one would be it. Good luck.
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Old 12-06-2012, 10:32 AM
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Old 12-06-2012, 10:40 AM
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Welcome, Gene. I hope your wife gets back to normal, "As soon as possible - or even sooner."

(That is an old line that I gather was commonly used by the Alfa Romeo factory to specify a delivery date. I have always liked it for its humor, but in this case, I mean it sincerely.)

Don't sweat the reloading die issue. Crazier things have happened - and no one got hurt.
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:17 AM
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Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia. I hope you wife gets better soon and regains the use of her hand and the ability to speak. Best wishes.
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:58 AM
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Old 12-06-2012, 04:35 PM
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Old 12-06-2012, 07:21 PM
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Old 12-07-2012, 10:32 AM
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I don't remember who it was but someone on here felt sorry for me and shipped me a box full of 38 sp brass that I had ruined. I just wanted him to know I just did same thing with a box full of 220 swift brass. Made him the same deal and he said his mom was big into the Salvation Army and he would gladly take care of it. Made the postage well worth it. Thanks again and God Bless
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Welcome to the forum, kd. Being new has its costs but you seem like the type that will be advising the experts shortly. Good luck to you and your wife. Best of everything.
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Gene, that is a nice gesture.

And after 3 1/2 year, glad to meet you.
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Gene, welcome from the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey.
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