Reloaders

[Twilightstalker]

Any reloaders on here?

[SBE2]

i used to several years ago, kind of got out of it, but way the prices are i feel like i need to get back into.

Any equipment you would recommend for a "beginner" trying to get back into it?

[blindset61]

I still reload some.  The latest reloading I've done was for a .327 Ruger revolver I bought as a concealed carry a couple years ago.  I've reloaded for 30-06; .280; .243; 44 magnum; and 9MM.  One of my sons uses the equipment to reload for his 7MM.

I only have a basic single stage press for rifle and a Mec for shotshell reloading.  I can honestly say at this point that I can save money reloading since I've had the equipment and supplies for as long as I have.  I have two rifles that shoot the cheap Federal Premiums well and one that groups Remington Corelock good, but I don't necessarily prefer those shells for all hunting.  My bullet preference is Nosler Partitions-I especially prefer those for deer hunting with the .243, in 100 grain.

Reloading is fun to do, especially in summer when things are slow.  Best have a comfortable place to do it though.

[GH1]

I reload a fair bit, not nescesarily for performance but to save money.  I reload for .380, .38 and .357.  I find reloading to be a relaxing, rewarding hobby.  I really like the fact that it saves me a bunch of money.
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[jncviper]

Just throwing this out there.  I dont know if you were reloading practice rounds, but I was told never to use reloaded rounds in a conceal carry gun.  If you actually shoot someone and wind up on the stand to testify it was self defense and used reloaded rounds, it is considered a purpose built weapon.  They will say you created the rounds with the specific purpose of killing a human.  You want to be able to say you just used factory Winchester/Federal/Remington etc. rounds. 

[Wizard]

Just throwing this out there.  I dont know if you were reloading practice rounds, but I was told never to use reloaded rounds in a conceal carry gun.  If you actually shoot someone and wind up on the stand to testify it was self defense and used reloaded rounds, it is considered a purpose built weapon.  They will say you created the rounds with the specific purpose of killing a human.  You want to be able to say you just used factory Winchester/Federal/Remington etc. rounds. 

I could see this issue raising a lot of questions in court if certain variables were present.

What if you used a reloaded round but you weren't the one that reloaded the cartridge?  Say I have a friend whose hobby is reloading and they gave me some reloaded cartridges, would they be the one liable, or would we both be liable?

This is a very interesting subject and I am glad that you brought it to our attention.

[GH1]

I asked the same question to my CCL instructor and while he admitted he'd never heard of anyone experiencing legal problems becasue of handloaded ammo, he did acknowledge the possibility.
So I took him at his word and use either Hydra-Shoks or Golden Sabers for day to day carry.  For the range or woods it's hard cast.
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[jncviper]

My CCL instructor told the story of a trial he was at where a guy was on the stand after having shot someone in a clear self defense circumstance.  The prosecuting attorney asked the man what type of ammunition the man used.  He immediately went into a detailed description of his self reloaded 45 rounds and ended with the statement "it is a bad ass round."  The lawyer immediately responded with something along the lines of "so you were using ammunition that was made with the specific purpose of taking a human life."  My instructor said the judge instantly put his head in his hands and started shaking his head.  The guy wound up with a manslaughter charge. 

I'm not a lawyer by any means but I would figure a reloaded round would be a purpose built round whether you did it or your friend.  I dont think your friend would be under any sort of legal trouble just for providing them (kind of like if a friend borrows a gun from you to hunt with it, but later that night someone breaks into his house and he shoots them with it.  You aren't on the hook for being an accomplice or something). Again, I'm not a lawyer and this should in no way be taken as legal advice.   

[Wizard]

and ended with the statement "it is a bad ass round."

A part of me wants to say the guy deserved the manslaughter charge for being ignorant enough to end with that statement.

The lawyer immediately responded with something along the lines of "so you were using ammunition that was made with the specific purpose of taking a human life."

WWLPD? (What would Larry Potterfield do?)

He would say there are four reasons to reload your own ammo.

1. to improve perfermance
2. save money
3. they don't make it anymore
4. the satisfaction of a job well done

[jncviper]

WWLPD? (What would Larry Potterfield do?)

He would say there are four reasons to reload your own ammo.

1. to improve perfermance
2. save money
3. they don't make it anymore
4. the satisfaction of a job well done

LMAO!!! You forgot the big cheesy smile!