Demi-human
maybe likes firearms a little bit…
Upon reading a post of an individual experiment of at rest case pressures, and the replies, a thought occurred to me. Nearly every member that I always hope to hear from was in the same thread. Rather than derail any further contemplations, I have started this one. In which I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks.
Two years ago I discovered that, if I wished to fire anything other than twenty-two rimfire, I would need to begin handloading my empties. Many of the guys at the shop who talk guns, hunting and reloading were encouraging. However, upon receiving my press and gathering some starter questions, I realized that they were not 'that into it'. Even the person that I shoot most with admitted (with an annoyed sigh) that he just makes the load marked 'most accurate' in the book. I don't have that book. When I asked if he read the front where it explains much of the theory he replied "Nope".
So in my quest for handloading knowledge I came across several websites with like minded people readily sharing any information they had on the subject. Obviously the best of which is The High Road.
Now, several hundered hours of study and research later, I am able to manufacture much more accurate ammunition than I could ever purchase. At a much smaller cost.
I have purcased a Savage model twelve F/TR rifle in two-twenty three. And as of late have been able to make ten bullet holes touch, at one hundered and ten yards. (They go from the bottom, up in a line, but that will be a future thread.)
With no 'mentor' to make sure I didn't blow myself to smithereens, this site and Accurate Shooter have been invaluable in my education. I hope someday to be equally helpful to new members.
So with humble gratitude, I wish to thank all of the educators here. I refrain from naming them, lest I omit any that definitely deserve it. I suspect you know who you are.
Thank you very kindly!
You have given me a sport, a basement hobby and in all seriousness a new direction in life. Just today my son, Logan, and I went to shoot his new Red Rascal twenty two. He didn't hit a thing and had the best time ever! He says he can't wait to shoot those naughty squirrels that ate his bird feeder. He's so serious.
A sincere Thank You to all!
Demi-human.
Two years ago I discovered that, if I wished to fire anything other than twenty-two rimfire, I would need to begin handloading my empties. Many of the guys at the shop who talk guns, hunting and reloading were encouraging. However, upon receiving my press and gathering some starter questions, I realized that they were not 'that into it'. Even the person that I shoot most with admitted (with an annoyed sigh) that he just makes the load marked 'most accurate' in the book. I don't have that book. When I asked if he read the front where it explains much of the theory he replied "Nope".
So in my quest for handloading knowledge I came across several websites with like minded people readily sharing any information they had on the subject. Obviously the best of which is The High Road.
Now, several hundered hours of study and research later, I am able to manufacture much more accurate ammunition than I could ever purchase. At a much smaller cost.
I have purcased a Savage model twelve F/TR rifle in two-twenty three. And as of late have been able to make ten bullet holes touch, at one hundered and ten yards. (They go from the bottom, up in a line, but that will be a future thread.)
With no 'mentor' to make sure I didn't blow myself to smithereens, this site and Accurate Shooter have been invaluable in my education. I hope someday to be equally helpful to new members.
So with humble gratitude, I wish to thank all of the educators here. I refrain from naming them, lest I omit any that definitely deserve it. I suspect you know who you are.
Thank you very kindly!
You have given me a sport, a basement hobby and in all seriousness a new direction in life. Just today my son, Logan, and I went to shoot his new Red Rascal twenty two. He didn't hit a thing and had the best time ever! He says he can't wait to shoot those naughty squirrels that ate his bird feeder. He's so serious.
A sincere Thank You to all!
Demi-human.
I will try to do my part as well as I stumble on to things. Pete
