how long have you been reloading

[DRE]

I am just curious as to how many people just started reloading since the shortage of ammo. I have always wanted a reloading press but the shortage of ammo kicked me in the a_ _ I now have a Lee press ( that was back ordered ) 9mm and 40 s&w dies ( that were on back order ) brass ( that was back ordered ) and small pistol primers ( that were back ordered ) even powder was slightly hard to find. I still don't have any FMJ bullets ( they are on back order still ) and I sometimes wonder if it's going to be worth it or not. Ammo seems to be easier to find, now that most places put a limit on boxes to keep the HORDERS from buying cases at a time.
I have yet to reload my first round but semi patiently waiting

 

[OU812]

Many years ago I started reloading, my dad introduced me to it in the late 60s or early 70s. But I did not really get into reloading my own till after his death and I received many of his firearms and tools.


The Lee press is a fine press and will give you years of service. Hope you enjoy reloading as much as I do.

 

[Dan Cash]

I started at age 14 in 1959 or 60. Bought a book, a press and scale from Herter's, some fixings from the local gun shop and had at it with the -06. Dad neveer had an interest in the reloading though he helped himself to my ammo.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I've been loading ammo since I was in high school. First shotgun and now rifle and handgun as well.

 

[WILL TERRY]

1960...

The last time I counted it was for 135 different calibers.

 

[Noah Zark]

Shotshell -- 1966
Metallic cartridges -- 1969

Noah

 

[dg101win]

In the late 60's my father,brother and I started loading 12ga on a Mec 600 jr. Shortly after that I bought a Win. Mdl 70 in 7mm Rem Mag. Even then I thought $5.00 a box-25 cents a shot was a lot of money. A friend in school got me started loading for the 7mm,bought an RCBS jr. press with all the fixings( dies,bullets,powder,shell holder,scale etc.)
From there it mushroomed for all 3 of us.

 

[Rancher]

Shotshells since I was about 12 years old, so 43 years. Metallic cartridges a few years less.

 

[enidpd804]

1990. I was 20.

 

[P.D.]

1971. I still use that old RCBS press.

 

[jag312]

I started in 1964 with a Lyman 310 tool loading .44-40 for a Winchester 1892 carbine.

 

[max]

1973 or 74.

 

[BigRich315]

About to start.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

Started in 1975 though for a variety of reasons-many because I have discovered the 22LR-I don't reload at present.

 

[epj]

Started reloading in 1968, bullet casting in about 1969.

 

[socal s&w]

Started reloading in around 1976. A friend and I cast our own bullets, used a stove top to melt the lube (smelly operation) and then sized them. Then onto the Rockchucker loader for the finished product. 38's and 357's mostly. Took a lot of time, but was still enjoyable as it became a weekly ritual.
Then on to shotshell loading a few years later.
I really enjoy loading as it does nothing but enhance my shooting experience. I don't believe that I would give it up no matter how inexpensive factory becomes.
I am passionate about shooting, therefore loading is a perfect fit!

 

[Frank237]

WOW but I'm OLD.

Shotshells with a LEE hand tool in 1962.

Metallic's I started in 1968 with an RCBS A-2 press for .38's and .44 mags. Also started casting at the same time.

Currently I'm running a SPOLAR for shotshells; 12,20, 28 and .410 .

And have three Dillon presses and three std single stage presses as well.

FN in MT

 

[arthur52]

Mid 70's

So long that I can't remember if I reload to shoot or shoot to reload

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I've reloaded rifle, pistol and shot shells for about 35 years.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Since 1976.