Looking to take a class on Reloading

**Aggies Coach** · October 25th, 2013, 12:05 PM

Does anyone know of a class on how to reload in SE PA ??? I would really like to learn how to.

**MT1** · October 25th, 2013, 12:58 PM

NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course is being offered in Easton on 11/22/2013.

For more details go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

The site allows you to search NRA courses by state or zip code.

**Aggies Coach** · October 25th, 2013, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by MT1

NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course is being offered in Easton on 11/22/2013.

For more details go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

The site allows you to search NRA courses by state or zip code.

Thank ya much.

**KBliz** · October 25th, 2013, 01:17 PM

Wicen's also has the NRA reloading course, but I'm not sure if they are holding another class this year.
www.wicenshootingrange.com

**rwilson452** · October 25th, 2013, 02:09 PM

Your going to need Reloading data book(s). I have several And compare them. Lee's precision reloading and the Sierra manuals have excellent sections on reloading. IF your going to reload your going to do a lot of reading. What equipment you need depends a lot on what and how much you reload. Way back when I go started, I bought a Lee turret press and I figured it would take around 2000 rounds to amortize my cost. I never did as I continued to buy more stuff. I have die sets for every chambering I own and reload my rifle stuff mostly for accuracy. You can at least double your accuracy with custom reloads.

**Flash** · October 26th, 2013, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by rwilson452

Your going to need Reloading data book(s). I have several And compare them. Lee's precision reloading and the Sierra manuals have excellent sections on reloading. IF your going to reload your going to do a lot of reading. What equipment you need depends a lot on what and how much you reload. Way back when I go started, I bought a Lee turret press and I figured it would take around 2000 rounds to amortize my cost. I never did as I continued to buy more stuff. I have die sets for every chambering I own and reload my rifle stuff mostly for accuracy. You can at least double your accuracy with custom reloads.

Above all, the Gold Standard of reloading is LYMAN's book. (I think 49th is the latest edition).

Flash

**SauerGrapes** · October 26th, 2013, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Aggies Coach

Does anyone know of a class on how to reload in SE PA ??? I would really like to learn how to.

You are very close to Delco Shooting Supply on rt420 in Prospect Park. They have or use to have reloading classes in the evening. 484-494-7430

**ShooterInPA1** · October 26th, 2013, 10:01 PM

FWIW, I never took a class (nor did I watch anyone reload) and just passed the 6000 mark this past week (loading 1 1/2 years). Everything I learned, I learned by watching videos, reading forums (1911 forums is excellent for their reloading section), or reading books. Ultimatereloader on youtube has some excellent instructional videos. I used them extensively before firing my first reloads. Not saying you shouldn't take a class, only that you don't need to.

If you get a progressive press, get the RCBS Lockout Die; nothing else comes close. Other "powder cop" dies may check the level but if you are not paying attention 100% of the time, a squib or double charge could get by. The RCBS Lockout Die locks the entire press so there is no room for error....still check though. And if loading for small primers and large primers, consider 2 RCBS Lockout Dies as the plastic feet are difficult to remove to switch over and can get boogered up in the process.

Also, do not listen to the people who claim you cannot begin on a progressive press. You can. I did. And I am not mechanical in any sense of the word.

I would also begin with a "forgiving" caliber/load such as 45 ACP as opposed to .308 win.