Reloading class/course in S. Ontario?

[echerub]

Hi folks

I'm considering reloading for pistol cartridges (9mm & .45) but I want to learn from someone who knows what they're doing before I decide whether it's something I really want to get into and, of course, actually starting to do it.

Is there anyone in Southern Ontario who does instruction like this?

Len

 

[Jorkapp]

I don't know of any formal courses per se. I have seen a Reloading workshop offered by Cabela's while I was in Winnipeg, they may mirror that at the Barrie store once it opens. If not, your next best bet is to find someone involved in reloading who is willing to show you the ropes.

You might also want to look at some Youtube videos on reloading. I learned a great deal from watching reloading videos.

Of course, a classic suggestion is to buy/borrow/steal a reloading manual. I found Lee's Modern Reloading (1st Ed) on Internet Archive. Its a good read: https://archive.org/details/Modern_Reloading_1st_Edition_by_Richard_Lee

 

[STR8 Shot]

Check with The Gun Centre in Kitchener, I know Jim Salisbury was thinking of having a private reloading course.

 

[sunray]

Reloading is a long way from being rocket science. Especially 9mm and .45 ACP. Both are extremely easy to load with the .45 being a bit easier. Mostly due to the size of the case.
Don't know if anybody runs courses, but RCBS has a how-to on their site that'll give you a reasonable idea of what's involved. Go here. Add the W's. .rcbs.com/guide/

 

[safehunter]

Check with The Gun Centre in Kitchener, I know Jim Salisbury was thinking of having a private reloading course.

I saw the flyer for one when I was last in - think it runs about $100. Take the course and you can use their equipment to load whenever you want, provided you buy all the supplies in house.

 

[dfemia01]

Youtube is your friend ... all manner of how-to videos available ...

 

[suberman]

I think the best bet would to be watching for people you see picking up brass at the range. Ask them if they reload, and if they would mind if you watch them do their next reloading session.

 

[echerub]

Thanks for the advice, guys I'll check out the books, YouTube, and keep my eyes open for others picking up brass at the range

 

[silverfoxdj]

Club members would be a good start and as stated You tube has a wealth of info and different equipment..

 

[Mush]

Get some reloading books (2 or 3).

Read there intro chapters. All you need is there.

Enjoy your new hobby.

Mush

 

[Trinimon]

As Suberman pointed out, makes friends with guys picking up brass at the range and see if they will let you take notes on their next reloading session.