Things I hate about reloading

[Broom_jm]

Seconded
Also, having to wait for more tolerable weather, preferably in the mid 60s temp-wise.
I don't like sweating while loading at all.

Aside from when I'm charging cases, I can use a fan to keep cool...but I simply will not shoot when it's hot enough I've got sweat rolling into my eyes. If I can't shoot, I'm not going to have much to reload. Also, I would much rather do the bulk of my loading in the winter, when it's too cold to do much outside anyway.

 

[jstory]

I have a small 8x8 room in my basement, block walls. Room has been there a long time. I decided to use it for my reloading room. My basement stays cool and the humidity is kept under control with dehumidifiers. It's a great setup and is working out great. Now I just need more time to shoot so I can reload more...

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

I know lots of people do that, but I don't like it because it makes a sticky mess of the media, and because that mess can get inside my brass, which I like even less.
I know well to go light on the case lube, so that's not the problem.
It might not be a big problem if I used the media only once, then threw it out, but I use it until it's so saturated with what it scrubbed off of the brass that it's an easy choice to throw it out at that time.
Before anyone asks, I don't see much appeal in wet tumbling, although its popularity has nearly eclipsed conventional tumbling lately.

Is it ok for someone out of state to post here, I'm in AZ?
I use a Thumblers Tumbler to clean case lube off brass. After sizing I put the cases in the drum with 10 or 12 feet of Toilet Paper and run it for about an hour. Cases come out very clean. TP is inexpensive, available, and disposable.

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

As for "Things I hate about reloading". Can't think of a thing! Primer pocket swaging gets a little old as does trimming but not that bad.

 

[natdscott]

Is it ok for someone out of state to post here, I'm in AZ?
I use a Thumblers Tumbler to clean case lube off brass. After sizing I put the cases in the drum with 10 or 12 feet of Toilet Paper and run it for about an hour. Cases come out very clean. TP is inexpensive, available, and disposable.

Huh.

What case lube do you use?

-Nate

 

[oldpink]

Is it ok for someone out of state to post here, I'm in AZ?
I use a Thumblers Tumbler to clean case lube off brass. After sizing I put the cases in the drum with 10 or 12 feet of Toilet Paper and run it for about an hour. Cases come out very clean. TP is inexpensive, available, and disposable.

Of course, it's perfectly okay to post from any state.
In fact, I believe on of our moderators, Que, is currently living in Virginia.
That sounds like a pretty good idea, a case where the rotary tumbler has an advantage.

 

[Fullmag]

Is it ok for someone out of state to post here, I'm in AZ?
I use a Thumblers Tumbler to clean case lube off brass. After sizing I put the cases in the drum with 10 or 12 feet of Toilet Paper and run it for about an hour. Cases come out very clean. TP is inexpensive, available, and disposable.

Don't know why posting from another state is problem. Pretty sure there are some that are deployed that post here.

Are you cleaning loaded rounds off of case lube? My wife did not like it when she found out I was shooting her tomatoes at the range lol. She would kill me if she found out I using the TP in such a manner.

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

Huh.

What case lube do you use?

-Nate

Lanolin

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

Of course, it's perfectly okay to post from any state.
In fact, I believe on of our moderators, Que, is currently living in Virginia.
That sounds like a pretty good idea, a case where the rotary tumbler has an advantage.

Your right a rotary tumbler works better in this case.

 

[Lee S. Forsberg]

Don't know why posting from another state is problem. Pretty sure there are some that are deployed that post here.

Are you cleaning loaded rounds off of case lube? My wife did not like it when she found out I was shooting her tomatoes at the range lol. She would kill me if she found out I using the TP in such a manner.

I use Carbide for most handgun loading. If possible I size rifle cases as a separate operation so before they go to the progressive I clean them. Never had a problem cleaning loaded ammo with TP.

 

[OHOIAN]

The thing I hate the most about reloading is, I have to keep making frequent trips to the range to empty my brass.

 

[rvb]

The thing I hate the most about reloading is, I have to keep making frequent trips to the range to empty my brass.

I offer this trade. You load 'em, I'll shoot 'em. Everyone's happy.

-rvb

 

[bobjones223]

In a hurry to change out the Lee Pro 1000 for my standard turret press and forgetting the +-4000 spent primers under it that proceed to cover my toy room floor....grrrr!

 

[jstory]

In a hurry to change out the Lee Pro 1000 for my standard turret press and forgetting the +-4000 spent primers under it that proceed to cover my toy room floor....grrrr!

Completely agree with the spent primers. They can be a huge pain in the butt...

 

[Sfrye5853]

So, primers come 100 to a package. My ammo cases are either 50 or 100 per. So, when I reload, I like to reload in increments of 100 so I am using a full package of primers and I'm filling up an ammo case. I hate it when I lose a primer or I mess up a case and have to toss the case with the good primer. OCD will be the death of me.

 

[markiemark]

So, primers come 100 to a package. My ammo cases are either 50 or 100 per. So, when I reload, I like to reload in increments of 100 so I am using a full package of primers and I'm filling up an ammo case. I hate it when I lose a primer or I mess up a case and have to toss the case with the good primer. OCD will be the death of me.

lol OCD can be a pain in the butt while reloading, it seems kick in for all aspects of the process even while things are being done properly.