The Most Arrogant And Condescending Post Denouncing Reloading I Have Ever Read.

[Mgderf]

After Sandy Hook I had a very hard time locating certain calibers, especially locally, and prices were skyrocketing.

A lot of people had to curtail shooting after Sandy Hook.
I was able to keep shooting because of reloading.
I stocked up very heavily by 2106 for 'possibilities' but that passed.

I won't be caught flat-footed again.

[jstraw]

My name is Jstraw....and I'm a reloader

[mrguvna]

everyone has an opinion, reloading is more about a hobby than saving money. It enables me to understand the firearm better and fine tune accuracy and precision. I don't make any claims of saving money, but gives me something to do instead of sitting in front of the tv or computer and truly wasting time and money.

[jstraw]

I saved brass from a child up. I always aspired to be a reloader I read everything I could on the subject for years. Finally when I became equipped with great tools and even some bullets and powder I hit the ground running. An old friend recognized my enthusiasm and as he was getting older and out of the hobby he also mentored me in the beginning.
I have since added many sets of dies and even three shotgun loaders. I also do much casting. I still use the basic RCBS Junior press and Forester trimmer and Lyman scales he bought in the 1960's. It still works perfectly. I reload quite a bit and still find much satisfaction in rangetime and hunting with my own handloads.
I always tell others to never start loading to save money. If not for the peace and satisfaction...don't start this or any endeavour.
For me it is part of my way of life...much more than saving a nickel. I also don't claim to be and certainly am not an expert. I have become very slow to give other than text book answers to the curious. Safety is number 1. Never be distracted. Enjoy it or don't do it.

[Rangerhgm]

I've never talked to any reloader that says reloading saves them money, you just shoot more

[jstraw]

Seems like if someone reloaded to save money they actually just bought themselves a very poor paying second job. The true friend who mentored me suggested to always stop for the day in the middle of something. It keeps you from being goal and mass oriented. Plus, it always gives you an active bench to return to. I am a very driven person. This approach has really helped me fully enjoy handloading.

[BrokenolMarine]

As I said in the past. The only time reloading saved me money, was when I was reloading 38 and 45 for competition. The rest of the time, I did it because I enjoyed the time at the bench, and could save a couple bucks on a box here and there. (Not including my time and effort, of course.). My equipment had long paid for itself during my years of competing.

It sits idle now for long periods as I don't get to shoot much. Then I'll shoot a bunch, reload a thousand rounds, and the press goes back into hibernation.

[Mistered]

I really wanted to comment on other dysfunctions he probably suffers from, but this would not be the appropriate forum.

Go for it - he is not a member here.

[TMB]

This person obviously doesn't believe that it is better to remain silent and appear a fool than to open your mouth and prove it to the world.

[Mistered]

He obviously does not reload.

[runnin n gunnin]

The irony of the post is the focus on reloading.

The same attitude could be applied to anything else from custom cars, boats, four wheel drives, sewing and so on. Ever think how much a dedicated bass fisherman spends on boats, gear, and time?

The individual who made the original post is a disgruntled, know it all moron. The world is full of them, and it is better we allow them to identity their own ignorance and sit back and laugh at them.

No further post needed. Everyone has well made the point, so I am done with it . . . . . Oh yeah, and by the way, I love reloading !

[dasmoeturhead]

I like to re-load, and I've never actually calculated if I save money or not. I don't really care.
I pull a 18,000 lb 5th wheel with my diesel truck. When someone asks me what kind of fuel mileage I get, I say I have no idea, because nothing else will pull this trailer, and it wouldn't make a difference anyway, cuz I'm still going to do it.
I service all my equipment myself, not just to save money, but to get the job done correctly. Same as I do with re-loading.

[Spade5]

I hand load meaning one round at a time on a single stage press. Takes me forever but I enjoy it and for me, it is good therapy. I never thought I was going to save any money. I enjoy doing things with my hands and the science behind reloading and shooting in general, is very interesting to me.

Knowing that everything is there waiting on me, gives me peace of mind. I may go months without touching it, but when the mood strikes me, I let her rip. Sometimes the wife will say something like "you haven't done any reloading in awhile." which is code for you are getting on my nerves so time to hit the garage and play with some brass.

The downside for me is I have no one to pass my equipment, firearms or Harley to. I will keep doing it as long as I can.

[CT_Shooter]

I'll send you my address so you can let your wife know where to send them. No sense letting those things collect dust.

The downside for me is I have no one to pass my equipment, firearms or Harley to. I will keep doing it as long as I can.

[Vaquero]

Lol, beat me too it CT.

RP

[dasmoeturhead]

I hand load meaning one round at a time on a single stage press. Takes me forever but I enjoy it and for me, it is good therapy. I never thought I was going to save any money. I enjoy doing things with my hands and the science behind reloading and shooting in general, is very interesting to me.

Knowing that everything is there waiting on me, gives me peace of mind. I may go months without touching it, but when the mood strikes me, I let her rip. Sometimes the wife will say something like "you haven't done any reloading in awhile." which is code for you are getting on my nerves so time to hit the garage and play with some brass.

The downside for me is I have no one to pass my equipment, firearms or Harley to. I will keep doing it as long as I can.

Very well put, and I'm sure it sounds familiar to many members, and I hope you have many many years at the reloading bench to come. Now about that Harley

[Vaquero]

The downside for me is I have no one to pass my equipment, firearms or Harley to. I will keep doing it as long as I can.

Very well put, and I'm sure it sounds familiar to many members, and I hope you have many many years at the reloading bench to come. Now about that Harley

Sorry CT and I have first dibs.

RP

[markiver54]

Uh oh...the Vultures are circling.

[Grunt67]

Folks, there's always somebody ready to pee in your gravy, just because they don't like gravy ( I do ). I first started reloading back around 1968 or so, & it did save some money. I didn't have the amount of money invested in equipment, etc. that I do now.
With today's ammo prices, it's usually cheaper to buy off the shelf. I just enjoy doing it myself. Not telling you folks anything you don't already know.
Naysayers, I try to educate, if not, ignore 'em.

[markiver54]

I admit it...I'm just too dang lazy to reload. Life is all about priorities, and that aint one of mine.
Nor do I shoot enough to invest and get set up to do so.
To all who do....kudos to Ya!