The best way to describe handloading is to think of it as a "stand alone" hobby that is vertically integrated with shooting.
If you treat it as a step child .......... you are courting disaster.
The first thing before starting is to read several good manuals that give the basics of safe handloading.
These are well published and essential to give one a good start.
Second, you must KEEP READING!
I have been loading for 36 years and I STILL read EVERYTHING I can get my hands on to keep current and to KEEP LEARNING!
The day you stop learning ......... is the day you lay down and DIE!!!
Third, refrain from getting your loads from the internet!
......... it's akin to "hooking up" there .....
It's probably safer than to get some unseen persons load.
It's one thing to quote a published load and then look it up there ........ people make mistakes quoting something .... don't fall in that trap!
Take advice with the grain of salt (powder) ....... but verify!
Trust but Verify!!!
As many other's have said and repeated ..... DO NOT load with distractions! .... PERIOD!
Develop good habits! ...... charging cases are the PRIME area where one can get in a PECK of trouble.
When you start pouring powder ........ PAY ATTENTION and use a good method to stay safe!
If you are the sort of person that is out for instant gratification ........
............... you are not cut out for handloading!
If you want the BEST possible ammo for your weapons (on an affordable basis) and are willing to push your handloading to the forefront ...........
........... then handloading is for you!
Three 44s
