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Joined: Jul 2013
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To know what im shooting! I want the best ammo I can possible make. I want every bullet to go in the same hole when I pull the trigger. And if it doesnt, I know that it was MY fault not the ammo 
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Freak of Nature
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I load so that I'm not at the mercy of any retailer for ammo. EVERY year there are several on here that bitch and gripe 2 or 3 days before deer season opener that they can't find ammo. I will never have that problem.
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Yep, hard to find ammo(without ordering it) for a 7mm-08. Plus just seems like fun tinkering. Havent loaded the first round yet but getting closer. Start up costs are HIGH
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1) Precision/Accuracy
2) Supply issues (I keep supplies in stock so when I can't find them on the market I can still make ammo)
3) Zombie apocalypse preparation
Last edited by Rocket62; 02/07/15 06:17 AM.
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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To know what im shooting! I want the best ammo I can possible make. I want every bullet to go in the same hole when I pull the trigger. And if it doesnt, I know that it was MY fault not the ammo I already knew why you reload
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Thanks, CK has my back with this reloading thing. Ordering a manual soon.
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Leupold Pro Staff
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I'm slowly buying all my reloading equipment. I started last fall when I couldn't find my favorite 243 Federal Premium 85grn Game king HP load anywhere, including on line.
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To know what im shooting! I want the best ammo I can possible make. I want every bullet to go in the same hole when I pull the trigger. And if it doesnt, I know that it was MY fault not the ammo This! I want to know beyond any doubt that my ammo will do its part, EVERY time, if I do mine.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Thomas Jefferson
"I ask, who are the militia? They consist of now of the whole people, except a few public officers." George Mason
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1) Precision/Accuracy
2) Supply issues (I keep supplies in stock so when I can't find them on the market I can still make ammo)
3) Zombie apocalypse preparation
like the Zombie answer
Last edited by Standbanger; 02/07/15 08:47 AM.
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Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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I started because 280Rem was hard to find and choices were limited. Used to be a guy on here named William who made a comment about if you reload you shoot more and you'll be better. It rang a bell because I like to shoot but didn't much because ammo was expensive. It morphed Ito an enjoyable hobby and when certain kinds of ammo started being hard to find and expensive I realized the value of being able to produce my own whenever I wanted it the way I wanted it.
An ancillary benefit is that as you learn how to roll your own you learn a lot more about calibers and ballistics than the average hunter.
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Thanks, CK has my back with this reloading thing. Ordering a manual soon. Order the new = Berger Manual. I dont have that 1 yet!  I DO have Hornady, Nosler, Barnes, and Serria. All the latest manuals you can borrow~
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For all those who come up short on ammo right before deer season now is the time to stock up while it's back and on the shelves. If you reload start collecting your supplies so you'll be ready..
Powder/Primers are back.. Brass for the most part is back and bullets are aplenty.
I was cranking out plenty of ammo all during the shortage because I had stocked up well before it all became an issue. I'm still cranking it out and never missed a beat.. Don't wait till the shelves are bare to stock up.. Do it now while it's on the shelves.
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Therapy
Cool hobby
To get exactly what I want, when I want it
Just simply enjoy it
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x2 ! Im still hoarding up as much bullets,primers, and powder as I can. In less than 2 years it will be election time! Remeber how easy it was to get powder and primers before the " Anti-Christ took office 6 years ago???? Stock up for the next 2 years like it your last chance ever and you will be fine!
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I keep some dollars in my pocket earmarked in case I see something I use and will buy whether I need it right now or not.
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I keep some dollars in my pocket earmarked in case I see something I use and will buy whether I need it right now or not. You, sir, are a very smart man. I know someone else that does that!
I don't want to pass quietly into the night. I want to slide in sideways kickin and screamin
Life really is awesome ... Soak it up while you can ...
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I use to keep enough supplies to load for all the guns my friends had and any gun that I may acquire in the future, but during the supply scare I sold off alot of stuff I didn't think I would use. Kinda wish I would have kept all that 44mag stuff now. I even sold off alot of powder but I still got enough of the primary powders I use to last a good while.
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Some men are born brothers, Others earn it... JD
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I'm kinda glad you sold off the 44mag stuff. The brass we got from you has been and still is getting put to good use. Thanks.
Job 40:12 Look at every proud man and humble him, crush the wicked where they stand.
You fellows ain't here about the Alcohol and Tobacco are ya.
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