I must have passed muster

[oremike]

I mailed off my check to renew my class 06 Ammunition Manufacturers FFL on Jan 14th and got the new license today. I guess now I've got to keep making ammo for everyone for at least 3 more years

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[Longwalkhome]

Congratulations...

 

[oremike]

Congratulations...

Thanks it's the third renewal but dealing with the .gov in todays political environment one never knows.

 

[Longwalkhome]

I think it's great a man can turn something he likes to do into some income.

 

[ageingstudent]

I think it's great a man can turn something he likes to do into some income.

I did that with Woodworking and remodeling homes many years ago. Sometimes it's a great way to ruin a hobby you love.

 

[oremike]

Sometimes it's a great way to ruin a hobby you love.

I'll agree, but this time I'm more aware of the fine line between me running my business and it running me.

 

[Stomper]

I'll agree, but this time I'm more aware of the fine line between me running my business and it running me.

A very fine line it is, indeed.

 

[P7M13]

I think it's great a man can turn something he likes to do into some income.

Sometimes it's great way to ruin a hobby you love.

A very fine line it is, indeed.

Yes, indeed.

 

[Tlock]

Any chance you'd throw up a price list?

 

[oremike]

Any chance you'd throw up a price list?

What I have is on my website. I keep it updated but with the way things change as far as component availability that's the best I can do right now. I will say things are looking much better than a year ago.
theproficientmarksman.com

 

[Longwalkhome]

I better visit your website

 

[dangerranger60]

I used to run a business that made custom lead bullets. I enjoyed meeting like-minded people and enjoyed selling at gun shows around the state. This required about 10 hours a week to keep up the inventory and weekends to sell them at the shows.
Where things went sour was when I automated to turn out more bullets. Now to pay for new equipment I was working for the business instead of it working for me! I was now selling most of my bullets to rental ranges, so I no longer met people, I no longer had time to travel, And it just was not fun anymore.
Right now, I'm about 3 years into retirement [ from an engineering job]. I have always thought I would go back to selling small batches of custom sized bullets [ mostly for obsolete calibers]. But gun shows have changed to the point I would be selling mostly over the internet. And that does not sound that attractive to me.
I'm glad to hear the OP has found what makes him happy! DR

 

[Longwalkhome]

I used to run a business that made custom lead bullets. I enjoyed meeting like-minded people and enjoyed selling at gun shows around the state. This required about 10 hours a week to keep up the inventory and weekends to sell them at the shows.
Where things went sour was when I automated to turn out more bullets. Now to pay for new equipment I was working for the business instead of it working for me! I was now selling most of my bullets to rental ranges, so I no longer met people, I no longer had time to travel, And it just was not fun anymore.
Right now, I'm about 3 years into retirement [ from an engineering job]. I have always thought I would go back to selling small batches of custom sized bullets [ mostly for obsolete calibers]. But gun shows have changed to the point I would be selling mostly over the internet. And that does not sound that attractive to me.
I'm glad to hear the OP has found what makes him happy! DR

Do you know any bullet maker that makes the true original Keith 44 bullets?

 

[Nosferatu]

Do you know any bullet maker that makes the true original Keith 44 bullets?

Is this what you're looking for?

44 Mag, NOE, 255gr, SWC-K (Authentic Keith) - Montana Bullet Works

Will not properly feed in most lever actions. New moulds produce a very concentric bullet. Bruce's recommendation! Pistol bullets are sold in quantities of 100 & 500/box

www.montanabulletworks.com

Gas check version:

44 Mag, Lyman 429244, 255gr, Keith-GC (Authentic Keith) - Montana Bullet Works

Pistol bullets are sold in quantities of 100 & 500/box

www.montanabulletworks.com

 

[Caveman Jim]

I did that with Woodworking and remodeling homes many years ago. Sometimes it's a great way to ruin a hobby you love.

Years ago I loved woodworking, I just made pieces for the home and to give to family members. They all raved about the quality and finish and was told I should try making a living out of it.
I was working full-time along with my hunting and fishing hobbies, it just didn't leave enough time and money for anything else, including family. Plus my back injury made what was once a very relaxing and satisfying hobby a torture chamber.

Congrats Mike, hoping you have continued success making reliable ammo for us shooters.

 

[ageingstudent]

Do you know any bullet maker that makes the true original Keith 44 bullets?

I would also check Arsenal. I have some 357 Keith Style from them that are gorgeous and reasonably priced.

 

[dangerranger60]

Do you know any bullet maker that makes the true original Keith 44 bullets?

I had to check But I do not have the mold. The original was a Lyman mold. They are still available. About $125