Can ANYONE reload?

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-DeerStalker-

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Quick question, sorry if it's been covered 1000000000 times.

I want to get into reloading (doesn't everyone?) and I told my dad that I want a kit for Christmas, but he said "I think you need a special license" and "I don't think they let just anyone buy black powder"

IS this true?
 
well can anyone reload.... well yes but the question with some people is should they :)



its really not that hard but you should pay attention to what your doing, its when you think you know what your doing and stop paying attention that problems happen.
 
Oh my..use the search function on CGN to find your answer and other related subject before somebody use a teaser gun on you...:runaway:

Short answer is no. No special license is required. There is some kit on the market - Hornady - RCBS and Lee. Start by buying a good book ( ABC of reloading) or reloading manual ( Lyman has good explanation of the process ) and read it.:pirate:

Have fun.

Jean
 
-DeerStalker- said:
Quick question, sorry if it's been covered 1000000000 times.

I want to get into reloading (doesn't everyone?) and I told my dad that I want a kit for Christmas, but he said "I think you need a special license" and "I don't think they let just anyone buy black powder"

IS this true?
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I think you mean smokeless powder..
 
Yes anyone can reload.
I found it funny a few years ago my son wasn't allowed to buy "BB's" for a BB gun ( not 18) but he could buy all the components to load up 30-06.
Don't you just love laws that make no sense.
 
DeerStalker,
what is your age?
If you own a firearm and are legal to shoot it and hunt, certainly you can start reloading, however, ask your dad to join you and do it together. It could be a good father-son experience.
 
I'm also 17 years old.

I think my dad was just trying to think of reasons not to buy it, cause he thinks I won't get my moneys worth out of it for "the amount of shooting I/we do"

Well I don't do much shooting now, but as soon as I turn 18, and start buying firearms I will.

I look at it this way, if he bought me a reloading kit it would be something that I would hang onto for the rest of my life, and get good use out of it.
 
Don't take it personal DeerStalker,but guys/Gals usually don't like teaching reloading over the computer,and after reloading myself I understand.I did a whole lot of reading when I started out.My advise would be to read up on it and then it will make more sense to you that way.When you understand the basics you will find that fellow GunNutz will help out a little more.:):):)
 
You def. need a permit to reload, cost is $50/year, send cheque to me and i will issue you a permit that will allow you to reload in any province in Canada. This however does not cover conveying reloading equip. to another province, for this you need a "carrying permit" also avail. from same source.
 
you know whats scary ?

you dont need any licence to buy

- brass
- primers
- bullets
- or smokeless/black powder

and reload everything yourself.

but you do need a license if you want to buy premade cartridges ...
 
jwk said:
Don't take it personal DeerStalker,but guys/Gals usually don't like teaching reloading over the computer,
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I wasn't asking "how to reload" I was just curious as to weather or not you needed any special qualifications, so I could tell my dad.

Obviously I would buy at least one reloading manual.

And the past few days thats pretty much all I've been doing on the computer is reading up on reloading, checking out different companies that offer reloading equipment and watching videos.

Im stoked :D
 
-DeerStalker- said:
Obviously I would buy at least one reloading manual.
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I would get at LEAST 3 manuals if you can. Using them for cross reference can give you a better idea of start and max loads for particular powders and bullet combinations.

My recommendations for reload manuals:

Lee 2nd Edition
Hornady
Speer
Lyman
Nosler
Sierra
ABC's of reloading (not a manual per se but some good info)

Check your Used book stores and or Thrift stores, you may find an older manual that someone flogged when they got the latest and greatest reload manual.

I started with the Lee Anniversary Kit myself that comes with the Lee manual included.
 
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CyaN1de said:
I would get at LEAST 3 manuals if you can.<snip>
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^^^:rolleyes: I used information available on the www, in conjunction with instructions from purchased equipment. I never bought a book, different strokes... Cheers

OP: explain to your father the difference between black powder and smokeless... I can understand why he might be nervous.
From Wikipedia;
United States Department of Transportation has classified black powder as a "Class A High Explosive" for shipment because it ignites so easily, even though it is not a high explosive at all.
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