Found Gold Today

[dh1633pm]

I was going through three large bins of reloading manuals that I removed from my Dad’s house after he passed away in August. Then I came across something I was unable to locate thus far. His gold. First entry 5/10/84 and last entry 12/21/21. First entry 44 mag with 8.5 grains of unique behind a 185 wad cutter. Last load .357 with 14.5 grains 2400 behind a Hornady 125 grain hollow point. I now have all his secret loads. I am beside myself. In one way sad, and another happy. I remember back in 1984 being taught how to reload when I was home on leave.

I have my own gold. Just like dad, good records are a must. Below is what I found. To others it’s just an old notebook. I knew instantly what was within.

 

[Armored farmer]

Congrats!
Nothing like old family recipes!
Happy shooting and happy reloading your dad's loads!

 

[Bobaloo22]

What an awesome find! I sure do miss my Dad soooo much.

 

[dh1633pm]

I miss mine as well. Thirty seven years of reloading In one book.

 

[RashQuestion]

Great find!!! Great Memories!!! I'm sure he's glad you found them! Enjoy!!!

My Deepest Condolences on your recent loss!!! Makes me revisit my own memories of my Dad as well!!! Thanks for the walk down Memory Lane!!!

Thanks again and God Bless!

 

[Ks5shooter]

Like sourdough bread the recipe continues.Congrats....my dad never owned a gun.I miss him anyway. Wishlist of mine....one day to shoot with dad,You are indeed fortunate my freind for your dad as he taught you.And that he blessed you with his treasure.

 

[JmacD]

That’s amazing! I’m hoping I can find/have some of my grandpas. My uncle will probably want some… the one I want is his 270 win recipe… pretty sure I’ve cracked it, but having it in his writing… anyway… great find though I’m sure it’s bittersweet in a way…

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I was going through three large bins of reloading manuals that I removed from my Dad’s house after he passed away in August. Then I came across something I was unable to locate thus far. His gold. First entry 5/10/84 and last entry 12/21/21. First entry 44 mag with 8.5 grains of unique behind a 185 wad cutter. Last load .357 with 14.5 grains 2400 behind a Hornady 125 grain hollow point. I now have all his secret loads. I am beside myself. In one way sad, and another happy. I remember back in 1984 being taught how to reload when I was home on leave.

I have my own gold. Just like dad, good records are a must. Below is what I found. To others it’s just an old notebook. I knew instantly what was within.

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Outstanding!

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Looks like your late father started reloading just a year or so before I did. Chances are good you will find powder recipes in there for powders that are no longer available. That should be interesting reading.

Neat find!

 

[Pottimus]

That is so cool, thanks for sharing.

 

[MutinousDoug]

You made me go look up my old loading data: oldest is March 1981. All it says is: 5.1gr Unique, Fed 100 primer, crimped flush; so probably a Lee wadcutter? I was casting round balls for my Muzzleloader by then but it looks like it took me a few more months/years to develop any kind of cartridge record that made any useful sense.

I probably won't be trying to duplicate that particular one...

 

[Highland Lofts]

Some things in life are priceless.
I glad you found it and will read and reread it over & over again

 

[dh1633pm]

I have been sorting out various things that were the possessions he had in this life. Most don't really mean too much to me except that they were his. This was something more personal. With that it has more meaning. Thanks everyone for your comments.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Interesting memories and discussions. I bought my parents’ house in 1987. (Our 25 mile 1 1/2 hour commute into DC was killing us and they wanted to downsize and get out of area entirely.)

Anyway, everyday is a trip down memory lane—my reloading bench/shop was my Dad’s workshop too. (He wasn’t a reloader nor recreational shooter but did leave many tools behind.)

Even further down memory lane, the workshop is carpeted with my grandparents’ old living room carpeting I crawled around on as a kid (I’m 71).

Maybe a quarter of our 175 house neighborhood comprises second or third generation owners. A couple I knew as a teenager. Houses aren’t large nor fancy but schools are top notch and commute into town is only an hour.

I’m the only reloader I know of but several of us clandestinely go to the range.

 

[dh1633pm]

Like your story @CQB45ACP. I have the Beltway (visit much too often), but understand the story. I am now the caretaker of the land that has been in the family since 1794. I walk the land that many generations before me have lived.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Like your story @CQB45ACP. I have the Beltway (visit much too often), but understand the story. I am now the caretaker of the land that has been in the family since 1794. I walk the land that many generations before me have lived.

Wow! That’s a responsibility!

(In 1794 my ancestors were fighting the French over Alsace-Lorraine.)

PS—I hate the beltway too but watched it being built so it’s still part of home

 

[lightman]

Nice find, Great memories! Some day my boys are going to be doing this with my stuff!

 

[hunt127588]

That's a good story. Your Dad will always be with you. I lost mine in February.