Haha, well, allow me to be a little more clear on my offer. While I have successfully mentored many folks in handloading, the only ones I have done "hands-on" have been local to me. While I believe my "resume" at the bench supports my ability to help teach it, I admit that I have zero experience with a Dillon Square Deal B. Also, my extremely active work & social calendar (haha) does preclude me from jet-setting to the center of our wonderful nation to help you in person.
I am however more than happy and willing to be available to answer questions, make suggestions and teach basics. I've had a lot of success doing exactly that and I find that it's a fantastic way to "pay in" to a community that I have gotten so much from over many years.
I started handloading at a 16 year old with no mentor, no internet and a Speer#11 and a set of Lee dippers. That was 1989 and what a wonderful trip it's been!
If you wanna chat this up further, shoot me a PM.
Oh, and a quick add to the original post-- the poster above mentioned Outdoor Limited and it occurs to me now that my last ammo buy was from them, they had a SMOKING deal on rimfire and I jumped and I am almost literally swimming in rimfire... for honestly the first time in my life. So... I have to give those guys a thumbs-up also.
I must suggest you consider the wonderful world of handloading and yeah, I wouldn't mind offering help in that venture. It's no small venture and it ends up being a hobby that's 100% as involved as guns/shooting but it's extremely rewarding.
