SaltyCajun.com http://www.lmcboats.com/

Notices

Go Back   SaltyCajun.com > Hunting, Boating, and General Outdoor Talk > The Shooting Range (Guns & Ammo)

The Shooting Range (Guns & Ammo) Discuss anything related to firearms and ammunition here!

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-13-2020, 01:31 PM
CajunRebel CajunRebel is offline
Flounder
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 39
Cash: 642
Default BR Area Beginner Reloading Classes

Anyone know of reloading classes for novices in the Baton Rouge area?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-15-2020, 09:54 AM
rardoin rardoin is offline
Trophy Trout
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 310
Cash: 978
Default

Rifle, pistol or shotshell? I know of no classes. The folks at Louisiana Gun and Reloading Supply on Jefferson may know of such. I learned from the Lyman's Reloading Handbook for rifle cartridge and an equivalent book, back in the '70's for shotshell. If you follow their directions, which are conservative, you will stay out of trouble. I have been loading rifle cartridges of and off for 25 years. In the last 4 years it has been more 'on' as I do a lot of competitive shooting. Palo Alto Rifle and Pistol club has a lot of members who reload and would be willing to help. I would do the same but I am in Lafayette. I load 2000+ rifle cases in a year and have some pretty pricey equipment for precision and speed. But, I started with a basic RCBS Rockchucker press/loading kit that has all the major components one needs to get started. In fact, I still have and use the 25 year old Rockchucker II for secondary operations and loading. You can get started and load high quality ammunition without spending much money. another forum, accurateshooter, has areas dedicated to reloading and helpful folks.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-16-2020, 01:35 PM
CajunRebel CajunRebel is offline
Flounder
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Springfield, VA
Posts: 39
Cash: 642
Default

Thanks for the response. The class is not for myself, I've been reloading for almost 40 years. I have no children, so I've been slowly passing my firearm inventory dow to some nephews and a friend's son (hunter) that live in the BR area. One is showing a minor interest in reloading but comment they don't have the time. I live over 1100 miles away so mentoring them is out of the question. I thought if I paid for them to attend a basic class maybe that would motivate them to get involved in reloading.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-20-2020, 02:27 PM
rardoin rardoin is offline
Trophy Trout
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Lafayette
Posts: 310
Cash: 978
Default

Got ya' Reb. I have not heard of any reloading classes in Louisiana as a whole. Good gesture on your part though.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:13 AM.



Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - [ARG:3 UNDEFINED], Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vB.Sponsors
vBCredits v1.4 Copyright ©2007 - 2008, PixelFX Studios
SaltyCajun.com logo provided by Bryce Risher

All content, images, designs, and logos are Copyright © 2009-2012,
Salty Cajun, LLC
No unathorized use is permitted
Geo Visitors Map