Reloading Basics Class 101 Old Dates & Feedback

[JohnH]

Over the last several months I have talked to numerous people about having a small ‘hand-on’ class on the basics of Reloading. Almost everyone I have spoken with has expressed some level of interest so I am going to have my first class November 21st starting at 8:00 a.m. and lasting between 4-5 hours. I have an additional class scheduled for November 28th and December 19th depending on interest. Class size will be limited to 5 people as everyone will be pulling handles and making bullets by the end of class. We will be discussing both Hand Gun and Rifle loading. The cost will be $45 per person. Basic overview of class agenda will be:
1. Understanding Bullet Components
2. Reloading Equipment
3. Purchasing Equipment and Supplies
4. Understanding the costs/possible savings of reloading and other benefits.
5. Steps to loading a bullet (this will be ‘hands on’ where everyone will pull the handle and make some bullets with both a single stage press and a Dillon 650 progressive press). These will be hand gun loads that I currently load and shoot.
6. Available on-line information

My purpose for the class is to help anyone who is either in the process of getting started or is considering reloading in the future. The class will give you an opportunity to see all the stepsand equipment required to load your own ammunition. It will also provide some idea of the time required so you can make a better informed decision whether reloading is something you should embark on or not.

If you are interested please PM me and include your e-mail address as I have a questionnaire I will be sending you. The questioner will hopefully help me find a common caliber we can all load during class.

Thanks, John

Class Dates:
Saturday, November 21st. Class is full.
Saturday, November 28th. 2 Spots available.
Sunday, November 29th. 2 Spots available.
Saturday, December 12th. 1 Spot available.
Saturday, December 19th. 1 Spot available.

[smonk]

Good idea, John.

I think it's a good idea for every new reloader to buy and read Modern Reloading by Richard Lee. It's a great book with simple instructions and gazillions of loading data. And it's only about 14.00 from Midway. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=484416

[wavo]

Wow, this would be completely awesome.
I've always been interested in reloading but don't know the first thing about it.

The two november classes are bad timing but the 19th of December looks promising.

[bt97006]

I'm also interested in the December class. Over the past year I've gotten started on my own by reading manuals, digging around online, buying equipment and components, and loading a few of my own but I'd like to have some further instruction. It would be good for me to confirm that I'm doing things right.

[oregon blues]

Just what I have been looking for, ebert@oregonblues.com

[hondakilla98]

Sounds interesting. Where is the class going to be? At your house? In Milwaukie?

[JohnH]

Originally Posted by hondakilla98

Sounds interesting. Where is the class going to be? At your house? In Milwaukie?

Yes, it will held in my garage in Milwaukie.

Originally Posted by wavo

Wow, this would be completely awesome.
I've always been interested in reloading but don't know the first thing about it.

You will know the first, second, and third thing after class

Originally Posted by bt97006

I'm also interested in the December class. Over the past year I've gotten started on my own by reading manuals, digging around online, buying equipment and components, and loading a few of my own but I'd like to have some further instruction. It would be good for me to confirm that I'm doing things right.

Definitely a little piece of mind goes a long way when loading your own ammunition.
I also have some ideas on buying to share that you may not find in a manual as well as more efficient ways to set up your loading area.

[nitetime]

Let me know when you can get me in.. Thanks

[ron22250]

This is a great opportunity for the beginner !

[jquirit]

I'm curious, is there any other time other than Saturday this could be done? I have class that day and I'd love to attend this but this scheduling conflict puts me in a bad spot.

[JohnH]

Originally Posted by jquirit

I'm curious, is there any other time other than Saturday this could be done? I have class that day and I'd love to attend this but this scheduling conflict puts me in a bad spot.

Yes, there is another person who can not make a Saturday.
Would Sunday work?

[ccw9mm]

John, count me in. Any of the Sat or Sun slots would be fine. PM me with the questionnaire and details.

[jquirit]

Originally Posted by JohnH

Yes, there is another person who can not make a Saturday.
Would Sunday work?

Sunday would work fine for me.

Thank you for hosting something like this. It's a great opportunity for those of us interested in it (like I) but don't know anybody local that we might learn from. Feel free to PM me as more details come clear, or post it here. I have this thread subscribed so I'm getting an email whenever a new post has been made.

[JohnH]

I had a couple people change days so I have 2 open spots for this Saturday is anyone is interested.

Thanks, John

[lkniz]

Yes, I would like to sign up for the class on 11/28. My e-mail is lkniz@aol.com

[jeffm]

I just completed John's reloading class today. This a great class to get you started. We went through all the steps. Lot's of good information and we also left with a full box 9mm.
If you are considering reloading I would recommend this class.
Jeff

[techieguy]

This looks like a ratchet! Making folks pay to reload your ammo! Why didn't I think of that!

[orygun]

All of you who take these classes will be in fine hands.

[wavo]

Oh wow. I'm excited! Too bad I have to wait for a month for the next class.

[hammertime]

I just took this class today as well. Great information, and John did a great job with working with all the different interests of the class participants. I learned a some great skills from John. He even took the time to look over my Dillon press and help me work out some bugs. Don't miss out on this class if you have been wanting to learn the basics of reloading. Unfortunatly I forgot my loaded box of 9mm at Johns. I guess that will be a good excuse to stop by again.