how long have you been reloading

[webley green]

Started with a Lee Loader handset for my 12 gauge in High School; probably would be '64 or so. Fast Forward to mid 70s shot trap on the company trap team for a number of years so I had old Mec 12 guage. Now I only reload .38/.357 and .45 Colt on a 70s vintage RCBS single stage. I'm satisfied with production capacity so if it ain't broke don't fix it. Hunting ammo is store bought and lasts me for years at a time. WG

 

[cxm]

Almost 50 Years

Started re-loadingin1961whenI was a freshman in High School...so over 48 years...

I used a Lyman Tru-line Jr. press... it was a very decent tool and I loaded a lot of ammo on it.

FWIW

Chuck

 

[adagna]

I went back and checked; my dad got me my reloading equipment for Christmas one year, he always date marks everything so I looked on the bottom of the cabinet and it was '98... doesnt seem like it but I have been reloading a total of 11 years with about a 5 year gap in the middle where I wasnt shooting regularly

 

[johnjohn]

Started in 1994,shortly before the first "GREAT PRIMER" shortage.

 

[jj2am44]

1977---right after I got my first handgun.

 

[michael thornton]

i guess it was in 1998, started out with 44 magnum, then 38/357 now i have dies for every gun i own

 

[Reloader Fred]

I started reloading in 1963, and now load for 29 different calibers. As near as I can figure, I've personally loaded somewhere around 750,000 rounds of metallic ammunition, and probably another 40,000+ rounds of shotgun ammunition.

Fred

 

[durco]

Arbor Day - 1971.
Mike

 

[cotton]

started in 1992 with lee classic went to lyman turrent press bought and wore out 2 lee pro 1000 presses worked for cnc cartridge co 6 mos.. got out of loading couple years ago and now trying to load 38SW with leftovers... ps only blew up 1 45 lc blackhawk and 1 cheap blk powder dbl barrell.. my advice follow all warnings

 

[borealis]

I've been shooting since 1976, but didn't get around to reloading my own cartridges until 2007. I am getting fairly good at building some of my favorite loads, but I still consider myself to be in the learning phase. I have much to learn from those who have reloaded for far more years than I.

 

[Cyrano]

Started reloading in 1952 with a Belding & Mull tool. It was very versatile and I loaded a lot of calibers on it for which they didn't make dies. There was a shortage of primers in '52 also, due to the ammo requirements for the Korean War. Got a RCBS Jr in 1963. Still have it.

 

[Three44s]

Since 1975

Three 44s

 

[doyle01]

1972 and still going strong . I load .45lc .45acp 40 38

 

[chriske]

I've been reloading for -oh- must be 20 years now. I'm still using the RCBS single stage Rock Chucker press I first bought. Each time I -almost- decided to go "progressive", I ended up spending my cash on another gun.

 

[leon riverrat]

Since 4831 was called "4350 data" powder and cost $1.00/lb.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

1954 on a Pacific "A" press for my 30-30.

 

[durco]

Arbor Day - 1969.

 

[brucev]

Started with a Lee Loader in .243 Winchester in 1980. Moved on to a RCBS Jr. for .30-06 and .38 Special. Since then I've upgraded to a RCBS Rockcrusher. I am now considering a Dillon... maybe a Square Deal B in .45 ACP or the 550 set up for .38 Special and .45 ACP. Sincerely. brucev.

 

[largecaliberman]

I've been loading since 1972.

 

[kci-mia]

I've been loading since 1988.
Started on a second hand Lee press and some hand tools loading the 45ACP on my study table. I would load and shoot 500 rounds every week in those days.

Since then I've loaded pretty much everything under the sun in handgun and rifle caliber... from 25ACP to 45-70 plus some odd ball calibers. I've kept a details log of my loadings since the beginning and have details for every load I've ever put together. I currently have 2 Dillon plus 2 single stage press on on my bench ready to go.

I've cut back a lot on shooting and reloading in past couple years but I still load for my father, brother and sister and will soon start loading for my son. In an average month I load about 1,000 rounds of 9mm, 500 rounds of 38 Special, 500 rounds of 45ACP, 250 rounds of 45 Colt and 250 rounds of 44Mag.

I believe I 'm coming up on my 300,000th loaded round in next few months.