Re Posting this thread. Please do some of the work.

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Please realize that this is not directed to any specific individual.

There seems to be a lot of posts looking for basic information or data which can easily be found in a manual or even a thread search or Google and the OP has not even attempted to look for it.
Use the search function, it really does work. Most topics have been discussed many times.

What's a good powder for xyz? What load will work in my Wingding 38 special? and similar posts.

There are many experienced re-loaders here and all offer their help and advice. Rarely does the original poster respond back or even offer a thank you.

All the manuals , powder companies and reloading company websites offer FREE information and how to instructions, they will mail you stuff.

So please try to do some background research, get some information, then if you have a problem, by all means ask. There are no dumb questions just ones that have not even been researched first.

Read the link in the post.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/225316-do-work-least-some-anyway.html
 
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Is there a picture tutorial here showing a new reloader how to seat and crimp properly?

I couldn't find it, if so.
 
doc540 said:
Is there a picture tutorial here showing a new reloader how to seat and crimp properly?

I couldn't find it, if so.
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Using an auto pistol barrel find a MAX O.A.L with your bullet This topic comes up a lot, or should I say this question.
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Why won't my reloads chamber?
A short throat is sometimes the culprit. Too long an O.A.L. is sometimes the problem, even with barrels with average throats.

This pic is often used to help explain correct headspacing and how O.A.L. can affect chambering and headspace.

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I find it funny when there are two or three of the same "which powder" threads on page one of the forum. It's like they didn't even look at the threads facing them.
 
Someone said to look on Google. I couldn't find Google so I Googled it. My computer blew up.

Is that because of a double charge or Titegroup?

Seriously I wish they would just say "I'm too lazy to figure this out and want someone else to do the legwork. And if it doesn't work out, I can lay the blame elsewhere."
 
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Some thread just scare me. I try to think back to when I first decided to reload my own and I know I had some dumb questions but I can't think of any that in retrospect were scary.

I think my dumbest question was if .45 ACP lead bullets would need lube due to the lower velocity and pressure.
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But hands down the BEST advice I got was to go buy a copy of the "ABC's of Reloading" and read through it twice and re-read it again.
 
Maximumbob54 said:
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But hands down the BEST advice I got was to go buy a copy of the "ABC's of Reloading" and read through it twice and re-read it again.
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Totally agree. That's a banner ad I wouldn't mind seeing on the forum.
Perhaps: "The ABC's of Reloading by C. Rodney James. Purchase a copy here and get (x)% off".

I wonder how we could go about getting it done? Should I drop a request in the Admin section?...:cool:
 
It always amazes me how folks think nuttin' of spending big bucks on a Dillon 1050 and then are too cheap to buy a manual or two. Or trust some guy named Bubba from the internet to give them a safe load. I always try to answer legitimate newbie questions, cause I was there once too, but when folks ask the "best load" recipe, I always direct them to a manual or powder manufacturer websites.
 
info on the 'net is great for the "instant responce" generation (don't have to think, someone will tell me whatever I ask). Research? Why when I can go to one forum and somebody will tell me what to do. Books? Those are for old guys. Reloading manual? Why, all I gotta do is ask on some forum and get a lot of answers. Why bother with instructions for my dies, reading is boring, I'll just type a question, won't even have to think!
 
I've forgotten who first gave the advice to a new reloader to buy a good quality manual, then rip out all the data pages, and read everything that's left. Twice.

Loading data is pretty easy to come by in many cases.
 
No, I won't use the "search this forum" feature. Surely you don't expect me to "read any ole manual"?

I'll go watch another idiot on you tube!
 
You're talking yourself out of a job there Rule3. When in the local reloading suppliers shop I'm answering questions all the time too and hell I only think I understand the basics. I used to think I knew a little about guns until I started shooting competitively. So much to learn.
 
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You're talking yourself out of a job there Rule3. When in the local reloading suppliers shop I'm answering questions all the time too and hell I only think I understand the basics. I used to think I knew a little about guns until I started shooting competitively. So much to learn.
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No, I enjoy and will continue to help members if I can. It's not just reloading it's everywhere as the article explains. I had 20 years of it at work.
I remember folks helping me, but at least I tried on my own first. I bought several manuals, I read all the manuals (other than load data)Had info from all the reloading companies. Printed out data from Hodgdon, Alliant etc. I didn't post a question on what is a good load for a 158 gr LSWC 38 special claiming I can't find any data.:)
 
I only want to buy one can of powder. I will be using it for a 500 smith on a bear hunt. I will also need it for 9mm for plinking and possibly for. 223 and 45/70. I only want one powder. It keeps my bench tidy that way.
 
I was at a LGS several years ago and a friend was teaching a class for beginners on reloading, I stood in the back of the group and when he ask if there were any questions, no one responded (he was doing a great job) I said I'd like to ask a question, he responded by saying any question I had would only confuse the beginners, but he had questions for me latter. I never see anyone offer reloading clinics anymore and have seen many salespeople give bad and sometimes dangerious advice to novices, and it is nearly impossible to get the novice to ignor the bad advice because it came from a professional! Ivan
 
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