I learned to reload back in 75 by reloading shot gun shells. Learned from an armorer who ran a USCG range at Curtis Bay MD. Then I learned reloading 45 APC, 30/06 and blanks for line throwing guns 30/06 too. Back then the hulls were just discarded and thrown in the scrap yard. The 1911 45 and a Rugar 30/06 M77 were my first guns. It was funny the USCG bought the dies, powder and primers. The reloading was part of the Hobby shop funded through MWR.
Eventually, I bought my own dies, powders, and primers as I was transferred. I bought all used stuff initially and had it for years until I could afford new. Several years ago, I decided to downsize from 15 different rounds to 5 rounds. Currently I reload 45/70, 30/30, 40 cal. s&w, .500 s&w, and 12 gauge. I sold my other rifles and pistols as they are just things. I also cast my own heads in various weights.
Back in February 2020 before I retired, I was working as a contractor at a site. The range guys were talking about a notice that got and would need to conserve their ammo. So, knowing that they knew something was in the works. We all at that point started stocking up and good thing.
Eventually, I bought my own dies, powders, and primers as I was transferred. I bought all used stuff initially and had it for years until I could afford new. Several years ago, I decided to downsize from 15 different rounds to 5 rounds. Currently I reload 45/70, 30/30, 40 cal. s&w, .500 s&w, and 12 gauge. I sold my other rifles and pistols as they are just things. I also cast my own heads in various weights.
Back in February 2020 before I retired, I was working as a contractor at a site. The range guys were talking about a notice that got and would need to conserve their ammo. So, knowing that they knew something was in the works. We all at that point started stocking up and good thing.
