What do the old (can't hunt) guys do with tons of reloading equipment?

[Colt Kodiak]

Okay, I'm older now. Sold my pickup, sold my prairie dog hunting guns, sold dies, sold brass and ammo, sold Vortex Fury and other things that are expensive. BUT now I've got tons of reloading equipment and my son doesn't want it: two presses, scales, RCBS Charge Master, 30 press caliber brass fittings, rifle holding vice, Caldwell stable table, and etc, and etc. I live where no one reloads in Southern California. Give me some ideas, but I'm searching for what the older guys do with their shops?

 

[Immike]

Pass it on if they pay shipping

 

[std7mag]

List it up!
Just make sure you share the list with me!

 

[dhagerty40]

If you have a lot of stuff to get rid of and can wait, You can always rent a table at the Yuma guns shows. No restrictions on reloading components as you do in CA.

There is a show scheduled in September and November. The one in September is small as the 'Snowbirds' have not gotten back yet. The November show is much larger.

Note: I saw your previous thread which said Palm Desert.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Just how old r ya?? I have a kid who'll get mine. But if not i'd look for someone who wants it [sell] or gift it to a young interested friend.

 

[Triple BB]

I bought my initial reloading set up which included everything needed to reload, plus bullets, powder, etc., 35 years ago at a garage sale from an old guy who was giving up reloading. Think I paid $65. Still use most of it...

 

[Colt Kodiak]

If you have a lot of stuff to get rid of and can wait, You can always rent a table at the Yuma guns shows. No restrictions on reloading components as you do in CA.

There is a show scheduled in September and November. The one in September is small as the 'Snowbirds' have not gotten back yet. The November show is much larger.

Note: I saw your previous thread which said Palm Desert.

That is a great idea. Right now my garage is about 120 degrees and I'm not inclined to form a list of what I have. BUT, I thinking the Yuma gun show in November is what I'll do. Thanks.

 

[nmkid]

I am almost in the same boat. A nephew clear across the country is getting all my stuff. He has to come and get it.

 

[std7mag]

I'm available for adoption, depending upon what you have.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I'm available for adoption, depending upon what you have.

Sorry, folks want a cute baby when they adopt.

 

[std7mag]

But i'm already house broken, mostly....

 

[pirate ammo]

That's kind of like me, I have no family to pass things to. I have told my wife of two people to contact, she
knows who both of them are, Heck one of them is on this site.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Well.....that is a worth while attribute. Get that deer rifle fired up for the deer match. I am bringing my .243 Tika just to shoot with you.

 

[MGYSGT]

Call a local gun store and ask them to come and buy it. Bet they do.

 

[SEM]

I ponder this too, I am not quite there yet getting close enough to have gone thorough why wont my dipped in the koolaid kids get there sheep dip filled heads on straight, and come and claim my gold mine of wonderfully valuable stuff and knowledge. So I am going to sell off what I am done with buy something funner and enjoy what I have......... What a load of crap.... Post the to heavy or to big to mess with stuff on Calguns.net a piece or two at a time LOCAL sale only? for now, What you have left I'm sure some of us here may NEED one day. I just bought close to 400.00 in specialty dies used price, And I cant fess up to how much on new custom barrels just to shoot a CALIBER I already have more than enough CARTRIDGES in..... I love this S_____ ONLY in AMREICA


Lets keep it this way

 

[Rule 243]

I'm not far from that point in my life, age along with other issues is really taking its toll on me.
However I keep fighting to do what I love doing.
When the time comes I have two Grandsons that will want my stuff.

Best regards to all.

 

[butchlambert]

I'm only 79yrs old. I'm not there yet. A 700 with both a 300RUM and 338 RUM barrel is in progress, a RF club rifle is being put together, and a Winchester clone receiver is on order from D'Arcy Echols for a 375H&H. I have a grand daughter and a great grand daughter that pull the handle for their pistols and rifles.

 

[Dead Eye]

This is a depressing thread, just saying.

 

[Kurz]

This is a depressing thread, just saying.

I am neither older or even close to retiring or giving up shooting and reloading.

There shouldn't be anything depressing about it. Simply realigning your priorities with your abilities and desires. Things change, learn how to accommodate and overcome.

I found out a long time ago that I switch reloading gear and components with frequency depending on what I determine to be beneficial to my shooting choices at that time. I need a bigger building or much more space if I was to hang onto everything I bought.

Usually though, when attending various matches, I run into a novice shooter/reloader who could really use some equipment just to get his/her feet wet. I have put together a reasonable starter kit and ship it off to them. Now though I carry a kit in the truck with me until I run into a such a beginner or shooter. Some of the newer shooters have stretched their finances just buying the rifle and scope let alone ammunition to compete with. Reloading is a fascinating hobby/endeavor so giving someone a start is a good thing. I'm not rich, well-to-do, or ready to retire but I think passing gear along is worthwhile.

 

[Kittitas George]

My shooting partner and brother-in-law died, lots of expensive rifles, reloading equipment, components and optics. We sold much of the treasure and donated the rest to his gun club for the kids programs. Donated a lot of brass, bullets and powder that is now in short supply, but it's OK. The worst part for me, I lost a relative, shooting and fishing partner and friend I had since age ten. I hope to get rid of all my 'treasure' myself, disposing of other's 'treasure' is a difficult task, something I don't want to impose on friends or family.