Reloading Safety Tips

General

  • Do not smoke or use spark-producing tools while reloading.
  • Always use eye protection when reloading.
  • Do not try to load when distracted. No TV, radio, family "discussions", etc.

    Process

  • Establish a routine for reloading. It will produce greater consistency and less chance of error.
  • If you are using a single stage press, do each step to the entire lot before moving on to the next step.
  • Start all loads at or around minimum.
  • If no signs of over pressure (bulged cases, flattened primers, etc.) are evident, begin "working up" your load.
  • If you change one of your components, restart the "working up" process. Do not assume substitutions are equivalent.
  • Check weight of thrown charges frequently. Settings can sometimes change accidentally.