small victories

[darth_ritis]

I did my first batch of reload ammo last week and shot them last weekend.

Nothing happened.

I didn't blow up my house during reloading. The gun didn't explode. No metal pieces tore me in half or blew my hand off. The bullet didn't go down the barrel sideways. It went boom and hit the target, just like factory ammo.



 

[pinsandpitons]

All good things. Welcome to the hobby within the hobby.

 

[Mad_Charlie]

I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[Boltfluter]

Great job. Always a little exciting pulling the trigger for the first time. Let the fun begin. Be happy to help if you have any questions.

Regards, Paul

 

[darth_ritis]

Thanks guys!

It's amazing now how many things I had imagined could go wrong. I actually stood behind the rifle and pulled the trigger with a cord the first time, just in case.

That said, I'm more aware of what can go wrong and will probably always pay a bit more attention to the feel of the bolt & trigger and the sound & feel of the gun now that I have no one else to blame.

 

[rduckwor]

First time is a bit scary.

Now, don't get cocky and forget that it can still jump up and bite your ass.

RMD