Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> - The Firearms Forum

WildcatFan · 02-21-2010, 03:18 PM

Loading .45ACP. I was totally focused, slow, and I took my time. I'm using my RCBS Hand Loading Primer Tool and I have to admit when I had my first high primer I was a bit nervous about putting it back in there and sqeezing a little harder. It all went well, though. I was happy on the squeezes when I got that nice little feel of a "glump" and knew it was seated properly. I had some where I didn't get that nice feel, though. I was hoping each squeeze was identical, which would help me learn that "feel" I read you guys talking about. Oh well, 80 rounds reprimed and thousands to go.

Alex

Alpo · 02-21-2010, 04:19 PM

Yeah, don't really matter what you do, that first time's always scary.

JLA · 02-21-2010, 05:05 PM

congrats wildcat. you have taken the very first hit of that highly addictive science. Welcome to our support group

we can call it reloaders anonymous

todd51 · 02-21-2010, 05:21 PM

Wear some eye protection and keep that open case pointed in a safe direction and enjoy. I have yet to have that first primer detonate but I always work like it just might be the next one.

You are going to enjoy this.

howlnmad · 02-22-2010, 11:05 AM

Yeah, what todd said. It's my wife that gets nervous when I'm sitting on the couch with a cold one, watching a race and priming brass.

Dirtypacman · 02-23-2010, 02:59 PM

I love reloading

I just went for the progressive press (as I knew the investment I made would pay off quickly)

I have crushed a few primers yet still have not had one detonate. Knock on wood!

Enjoy and be safe.

TheGunClinger · 02-23-2010, 03:35 PM

I had one go off when it went into the case sideways and I pulled it out with pliers. I was gentle and didnt expect that. Glad I had glasses on. Congrats Wildcat on your first time.

02-21-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
WildcatFan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 68	Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> Loading .45ACP. I was totally focused, slow, and I took my time. I'm using my RCBS Hand Loading Primer Tool and I have to admit when I had my first high primer I was a bit nervous about putting it back in there and sqeezing a little harder. It all went well, though. I was happy on the squeezes when I got that nice little feel of a "glump" and knew it was seated properly. I had some where I didn't get that nice feel, though. I was hoping each squeeze was identical, which would help me learn that "feel" I read you guys talking about. Oh well, 80 rounds reprimed and thousands to go. Alex __________________ These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. -Thomas Payne- -->

02-21-2010, 04:19 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,658	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> Yeah, don't really matter what you do, that first time's always scary. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

02-21-2010, 05:05 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> congrats wildcat. you have taken the very first hit of that highly addictive science. Welcome to our support group we can call it reloaders anonymous __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-21-2010, 05:21 PM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> Wear some eye protection and keep that open case pointed in a safe direction and enjoy. I have yet to have that first primer detonate but I always work like it just might be the next one. You are going to enjoy this. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

02-22-2010, 11:05 AM	#5
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> Yeah, what todd said. It's my wife that gets nervous when I'm sitting on the couch with a cold one, watching a race and priming brass. __________________

02-23-2010, 02:59 PM	#6
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> I love reloading I just went for the progressive press (as I knew the investment I made would pay off quickly) I have crushed a few primers yet still have not had one detonate. Knock on wood! Enjoy and be safe. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

02-23-2010, 03:35 PM	#7
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,382	Re: Well, just loaded my first primers ever...<wheh!> I had one go off when it went into the case sideways and I pulled it out with pliers. I was gentle and didnt expect that. Glad I had glasses on. Congrats Wildcat on your first time. __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.