I started reloading in 1966 when I was 16. Primarely because I could load cheaper that I could buy. I loaded for a .22 Hornet and a K98 Mouser. I never did it for the accuracy potential, only the cost difference. Anyway, the first time I made a mistake, and yes, there have beem more than one but this was the most costly. 1st. mistake. I missed a shell while dropping powder. 2nd mistake. Didn't hear the pop when the primer went off, and thought it was a dud round. 3rd. mistake. Fired another round without checking the bore, and darn near blew the barrel off my Ruger Blackhawk. The barrel swelled and looked like something from a cartoon. The strength of a Blackhawk is unbelievable! There were deffinatly two puffs of dust when the bullets hit the ground in front of the target. After that, I always double and tripple check my cases before seating any bullets.
My point is, do everything you can to elimenate any and all distractions while reloading. You may be saving your life, and the guys next to you at the fireing range.
John
