tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post170947762949607877..comments2023-11-24T10:11:57.020-05:00Comments on Musings Over a Barrel: On Home Brewing and ReloadingDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-17027659423771507742012-08-14T15:47:27.827-04:002012-08-14T15:47:27.827-04:00Mark, I definitely can understand the "do it ...Mark, I definitely can understand the "do it yourself" aspect.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-90303477267751458682012-08-14T10:34:08.510-04:002012-08-14T10:34:08.510-04:00Yes, being frugel is definately part of it for me....Yes, being frugel is definately part of it for me. But, I have to say that the biggest draw to it, whether it be fixing the leaky copper pipes, reloading your own ammo or brewing your favorite beer recipes is knowing & enjoying the proccess of doing these tasks/hobbies. I know I can't do or learn to do everything or even have the wallet for it but I try as much as I can. I know, there's some self-sufficiency issues going on there.<br />Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820814560017726541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-46024651220659971402012-08-13T22:51:10.462-04:002012-08-13T22:51:10.462-04:00kx, No reloading for you all. It's more danger...kx, No reloading for you all. It's more dangerous than boating I'm sure! :-)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-2346995954899406082012-08-13T22:47:50.230-04:002012-08-13T22:47:50.230-04:00The difference is a "D".
Did I win anyth...The difference is a "D".<br />Did I win anything? No? Figures, used up my luck not getting crushed.<br />The lovely Southern Belle and I have conversations about reloading, all too frequently for my comfort. So far, my reminding her that reloading requires Participation, has been enough to squelch her desire to go and buy a bunch of 'spensive equipment.<br />We have enough exercise bicycle shaped clothes racks as it is.kx59https://www.blogger.com/profile/04145047517803465867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-60957395120869420482012-08-13T18:24:28.284-04:002012-08-13T18:24:28.284-04:00Andy, I suppose if there was that one special ingr...Andy, I suppose if there was that one special ingredient you just had to have in your beer...Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-11215410818247775902012-08-13T16:40:52.779-04:002012-08-13T16:40:52.779-04:00Good point about developing accurate loads. This i...Good point about developing accurate loads. This is of course assuming that you have a firearm worthy of such and you are shooting an accuracy based competition, target, or discipline. I guess what I am saying is I personally see no need to demand extreme precision accuracy if I am only shooting COM at 7 yards. I use my "range loads" for such. Range loads are my version of production ammo,,,nothing fancy.<br /><br />I am near the tail end of a long session of experimenting to develop loads. Talk about anal,,,,good grief. Change brands of primers and watch the chronograph tell the tale.<br /><br />Reloading can be fun,,,,,assuming you are willing to dedicate the effort, time, money, space, and remain constantly committed to details. And for the record,,,this is probably a good time to NOT have a few beers!Ronhttp://www.defensivepistolskills.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-38770415789096770342012-08-13T15:55:00.430-04:002012-08-13T15:55:00.430-04:00My understanding is that with reloading you can, i...My understanding is that with reloading you can, if you want, develop more accurate loads for your particular firearm. I'm not sure an equivalent is true with home brewing.Broken Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01562569871940946226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-11758224541764274912012-08-13T15:42:48.055-04:002012-08-13T15:42:48.055-04:00AGirl and Ron, right exactly. I prefer to spend my...AGirl and Ron, right exactly. I prefer to spend my time shooting and (then) drinking. :-)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006015336607998634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-66300106738271956132012-08-13T08:15:01.079-04:002012-08-13T08:15:01.079-04:00Over the past 5 years or so(pre Obama gitters) I h...Over the past 5 years or so(pre Obama gitters) I have seen many new shooters appear on the horizons. I am constantly approached by these folks wanting me to guide them into "reloading". My first question to a person is "how much time can you donate to this new hobby"?<br /><br />Reloading takes time and attention to detail. Typically a straight walled pistol caliber is the easiest to load, but I have seen those too butchered up good, with little or no efforts!<br /><br />Proper reloading also requires space. I wish I had a dime for every guy I saw fail at reloading attempting to do so in a kitchen counter area. It requires a STURDY, CLEAN, SOLID workbench / table,,,,dedicated to reloading ONLY,,,,with lots of light, and NO interruptions. Reloading 101; Interruptions = bad loads.<br /><br />For casual shooters who have visions of saving BOOKOO, don't be misled. Often the initial outlay of cash on your end to obtain GOOD reloading equipment will take 2 lifetimes to recover, unless you are a serious shooter, consuming mass quantities of ammo. Ten years ago I could recycle the same brass cases and load a typical 200 Gr. semi wad cutter in .45ACP for 3.5 cents each (powder, lead head, primer, FREE labor). Today, it will cost me over 20 cents each using the same formulas.<br /><br />For anyone convinced that they are about to embark on the paths of rolling your own, find a knowledgeable reloader, buy him lunch, buy him dinner, buy him a new car,,,but get him to show you HOW & WHY first, before you "dabble". Buy the BEST equipment money can buy,,,if you only have $XX but need $XXXX to buy good stuff, then save your funds and wait till you can buy the best. I like Dillon!<br /><br />Just my take.Ronhttp://www.defensivepistolskills.com/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349428160142078931.post-80759353555471560832012-08-13T07:30:05.126-04:002012-08-13T07:30:05.126-04:00Same here. People always focus on cost in terms of...Same here. People always focus on cost in terms of actual dollars spent and while I am quite frugal, there are other things to consider. Regardless of the savings, I have absolutely zero time to reload. I barely have enough time to shoot:) agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.com