I'd be a beginner loading my own ammuntion, not at all a beginner with firearms. I've decided to break down and take this on.Any advice on how to get started hand loading for a beginner?
Like Tom, I also started with an RCBS Reloader Kit over 20 years ago. Mine still works well also, and I highly recommend both the Partner and the more powerful RockChucker presses.
If you have not yet purchased a press, let my strongly suggest that you start with a single stage press, like the RockChucker or Partner. They will always be useful for load development even after you advance to a progressive press.
I know it is popular to tell folks that reloading manuals are nothing but guidelines. Folks who give advise like that can generally be button-holed into admitting that they've blown up a few guns. Treat your reloading manual like it is the Gospel handed down from on high. At least until you have a few years experience and learn when and how you can safely push the envelop. Don't load below the minimum suggested load for a powder, and don't load more than the suggested maximum. At least until you have learned enough to know when and how much you can push things.
Read your manual carefully, take your time when you reload. I've never made a mistake reloading that could not be traced back to being in a hurry.
One of the most important things I learned about reloading is that best accuracy and highest velocity are seldom found in the same load. Don't be afraid to sacrifice velocity in favor or accuracy. After all, no matter how fast the bullet, if you don't hit the target, it doesn't count.
Another very important thing I learned. When in doubt, pull the bullets and start over. An overcharge can ruin your day, not to mention your gun, your hand, your face and your eyes. If you make a mistake, err on the side of safety.
Check your scales frequently. Movement of 1/2 an inch can cause it to get out of Zero and cause dangerous charge weight variations. Invest in a set of Scale Check Weights and use them before every reloading session.
Be careful, avoid distractions, and be methodical. Do this and you will greatly enjoy reloading. It took me over ten years to convince myself to get into reloading. I've kicked myself many times for being so CS about getting started reloading.
Doc HudsonAny advice on how to get started hand loading for a beginner?
All the other answers are good, and if you be careful and always go by the data in reloading manuals you will enjoy reloading.
I've been reloading since my grandfather gave me a reloading set 30 years ago when I was 14. Since then reloading has been one of my favorite and most rewarding hobbies, and I have a freezer full of deer meat to prove it.
Just be careful and when you find a load you like, load lots of them and stash boxes of ammo in case the Democrats get the gun bans they want...
G to www.cabelas.com, www.midwayusa.com or www.midsouthshooterssupply.com and look at the reloading kits. You will need to buy a kit (it is the cheapest way to go), a loading manual and a set of dies for the caliber that you will be loading. After that, you need powder, bullets, empty brass shells and primers. Never try to load any cartridges without first having a loading manual at hand to refer to. You cannot guess at how much powder to put in a cartridge. You must know exactly how much to use and you must have a reloading manual to be sure to get it right.
GOOD for you
be patient when you get started ... there are alot of great books on reloading, speer, rcbs, hornady, leeman, to just name a few.
do only one thing at a time, dont rush and take good notes. its a nice price tag to start but if you shoot alot like i do, you'll save alot of time , money and get the rounds you want. you wont regret it.......
i agree with the above good advice here's one more start with the basic loads and work your way up to what you like don't think your going to make a super hot load by mixing powder or putting to much in you will get hurt and damage your gun
Buy a RCBS Rockchucker kit and get started. Check with Midway USA for a fair price.
You have already received some excellent advise from previous responders so let me just add to what they had to say. Before you invest in equipment study the subject and decide the direction you intend to take.
I have been loading for over 35 years and still use the same reloading press I started with. When I first got into it I bought an RCBS starter kit that included a Rock Chucker press that works as good today as the day I purchased it. The only reason I bring that up is that as you evolve if you bought quality equipment in the begining it will be functional for the rest of your life. I currently have three progressive systems but I still use the Rock Chucker. Oh by the RCBS cost a little more that say a LEE but there stuff is guaranteed for a life time and they support their stuff at no cost.
Check out some of the major sporting good on line stores once you know what calibers you want to load. In addition all major powder company's provide free loading data on line.
I'm attaching a YouTube URL titled Reloading 101 Step 1. There will be five altogether and you will see the others in the index as you start the first. Good Luck it's fun and if you shoot allot you won't believe the cash you save once you recover you initial investment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsvWp12T鈥?/a>
http://www.alliantpowder.com/
http://www.hodgdon.com/
http://www.reloadammo.com/
https://shop.rcbs.com/WebConnect/MainSer鈥?/a>
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa鈥?/a>
Sunday, December 27, 2009
What are some good rc helicopters that are cheap for a beginner?
I only have a 50$ budget which is pretty cheap so plz provide something.What are some good rc helicopters that are cheap for a beginner?
try banana hobby! --http://www.bananahobby.com/
great hobby shop.
they have some good helis and some bad helis. dont get the mini ones, they break and they dont control well.
this is a good one. --http://www.bananahobby.com/1808.html
good luck
try banana hobby! --http://www.bananahobby.com/
great hobby shop.
they have some good helis and some bad helis. dont get the mini ones, they break and they dont control well.
this is a good one. --http://www.bananahobby.com/1808.html
good luck
How to successfully attract beginner or wannabee movie makers for major sequel film for MGM -type film-makers?
I'm making a movie about disabled veterans and their frustrations with the V.A. It's a sequel to a successful 2007 MGM movie. How can I find young wannabee actors, camera crew, SFX computer wizz's, musicians, set designers, marketers, assistant directors, writers, etc among young people? I have hopes that a major movie company like MGM will buy and distribute; I plan to film in America, Israel and Russia.How to successfully attract beginner or wannabee movie makers for major sequel film for MGM -type film-makers?
Any movie begins with a solid and quality script. If you believe you have that, then it is up to you to find adequate financing. How much money do you need? That's up to the requirements of the script and how you would like this movie to look like.
Almost any movie can be completed with ';aspiring wannabees,'; but usually, only quality can be obtained by using qualified and talented people, both in front of the camera and behind it. And quality generally means that those people are experienced and aren't interested in working for free for anyone. They don't have to, they've already put in their time working on low and no-budget projects and by this point, they have lives to lead and bills to pay. Unless your project is so inherently ';important'; that it will attract that kind of skilled and experienced talent, you'll have to make do with lower qualified, yet ';enthusiastic'; people.
What this means for you is that if you do have enough money for equipment, flights, shipping, hotels, insurance, film/tape, lighting, post-production, and contingencies, but not enough to pay PEOPLE, then you will be left with a pool of inexperienced crew and cast who may compromise the ultimate quality of the project.
So, if your finished project doesn't look like a high-quality ';Hollywood'; film, then your chances of it being picked up by a major distributor shrink. This isn't to say that it's impossible, but the competition as seen at the American Film Market and Cannes Film Market (not the festivals!) is considerable. Your film has to be extremely amazing if you want it to be distributed by anyone serious. In this day and age, it typically means having at least one ';movie star'; on screen and that it truly looks like a high quality movie.
With that in mind, again, your script has to be amazing. If it is that good, then the chances are that an established Agent and/or studio Producer will want to make the movie and make it with money behind it. You can find independent financing as so many others have, but you still have to convince those people that your project is worth their investment AND you still then have to convince a distributor that your movie will bring in boxoffice revenue.
As far as the ';sequel'; aspect goes, as stated, you do not have the rights to create a direct sequel to anything unless you created the first one. But, if your story is compelling enough on it's own, you should not need to ride the coattails of something that was made previously. Just worry about writing the best story you can and then do your best to attract the most money and best talent to your project as possible. If you believe that much in your story, don't settle for ';good enough.'; Reach for the best you can and hold your passion tight every single day. Nothing less will do.
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com How to successfully attract beginner or wannabee movie makers for major sequel film for MGM -type film-makers?
okay I'll bite.
#1 Do you have any MONEY. real money, MILLIONS of dollars? NONE of this is cheap no matter what anyone tells you. You get what you pay for.
If you think a bunch of wanna be etc will make a good movie, your wrong. It will look like a home video. You just don't wake up and know how to do all those crafts.
#2 do you OWN the rights to what ever movie you want to make a sequel to?
No rights NO MOVIE.
Let me put it this way. You might have a GREAT story for an Indiana Jones movie. But even if you had millions to make it and called it an Indiana jones movie etc, you'd be sued by Lucasfilm and Paramount for more copyrite infringements than you can imagine.
Any movie begins with a solid and quality script. If you believe you have that, then it is up to you to find adequate financing. How much money do you need? That's up to the requirements of the script and how you would like this movie to look like.
Almost any movie can be completed with ';aspiring wannabees,'; but usually, only quality can be obtained by using qualified and talented people, both in front of the camera and behind it. And quality generally means that those people are experienced and aren't interested in working for free for anyone. They don't have to, they've already put in their time working on low and no-budget projects and by this point, they have lives to lead and bills to pay. Unless your project is so inherently ';important'; that it will attract that kind of skilled and experienced talent, you'll have to make do with lower qualified, yet ';enthusiastic'; people.
What this means for you is that if you do have enough money for equipment, flights, shipping, hotels, insurance, film/tape, lighting, post-production, and contingencies, but not enough to pay PEOPLE, then you will be left with a pool of inexperienced crew and cast who may compromise the ultimate quality of the project.
So, if your finished project doesn't look like a high-quality ';Hollywood'; film, then your chances of it being picked up by a major distributor shrink. This isn't to say that it's impossible, but the competition as seen at the American Film Market and Cannes Film Market (not the festivals!) is considerable. Your film has to be extremely amazing if you want it to be distributed by anyone serious. In this day and age, it typically means having at least one ';movie star'; on screen and that it truly looks like a high quality movie.
With that in mind, again, your script has to be amazing. If it is that good, then the chances are that an established Agent and/or studio Producer will want to make the movie and make it with money behind it. You can find independent financing as so many others have, but you still have to convince those people that your project is worth their investment AND you still then have to convince a distributor that your movie will bring in boxoffice revenue.
As far as the ';sequel'; aspect goes, as stated, you do not have the rights to create a direct sequel to anything unless you created the first one. But, if your story is compelling enough on it's own, you should not need to ride the coattails of something that was made previously. Just worry about writing the best story you can and then do your best to attract the most money and best talent to your project as possible. If you believe that much in your story, don't settle for ';good enough.'; Reach for the best you can and hold your passion tight every single day. Nothing less will do.
Brian Dzyak
Cameraman/Author
IATSE Local 600, SOC
http://www.whatireallywanttodo.com How to successfully attract beginner or wannabee movie makers for major sequel film for MGM -type film-makers?
okay I'll bite.
#1 Do you have any MONEY. real money, MILLIONS of dollars? NONE of this is cheap no matter what anyone tells you. You get what you pay for.
If you think a bunch of wanna be etc will make a good movie, your wrong. It will look like a home video. You just don't wake up and know how to do all those crafts.
#2 do you OWN the rights to what ever movie you want to make a sequel to?
No rights NO MOVIE.
Let me put it this way. You might have a GREAT story for an Indiana Jones movie. But even if you had millions to make it and called it an Indiana jones movie etc, you'd be sued by Lucasfilm and Paramount for more copyrite infringements than you can imagine.
What supplies does a beginner surfer need?
My son has told me that he really wants to learn how to surf. Sure he knows how to body board and everything but since he got really good grades last year and he was really good over summer vacation, I'm thinking about buying him the gear he needs to start surfing. What should I get him? Thanks Everybody. Have a nice day!What supplies does a beginner surfer need?
I hope he enjoys surfing! I started surfing in 1966 when I was 14 years old, and haven't stopped yet. If he is just starting, getting his own board or other gear is way down at the bottom of the ';to-do'; list.
Before he even thinks about surfing, there are some things you should understand. Surfing is an ocean sport, that should only be practiced by persons who are already competent ocean swimmers. Swimming in a pool is neat, but it's not ocean swimming, with undertows, rip tides and sometimes BIG waves. I have seen lots of great pool swimmers get rescued. So, my first tip on how to surf is to make sure he is at home in the ocean. It doesn't matter how fast he can swim in a pool or run on a track, it matters how well can he swim in a rip current in overhead waves.There are way too many dangerous people in the water now. They are a danger to themselves and other surfers, don't let him join their ranks.
Lessons are the best way to start. Lessons can come from a professional instructor, or surfing family members or experienced surfing friends. He has to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don't want to drown him), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave. The last thing experienced surfers want is for inexperienced people to just grab a board, rush into the surf and get in our way. Lessons shorten the learning curve significantly. And they help keep ignorant, un-prepared kooks out of the water and out of the way of more experienced surfers.
Beginners should take advantage of renting boards and wetsuits while taking lessons. If it turns out he doesn't like surfing, you haven't wasted a whole lot of money on gear that he is not going to use. When you are ready to buy, don't waste your time on line, go to a good local surf shop to discuss his size (weight is import, height isn't), skill level and local wave conditions. After almost 43 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice from good local shops in the places where i surf.
Almost ALL instructors will start students off on a longboard. It is just too difficult for most people to learn how to surf on a short board. Most get quickly discouraged, and just quit. Now, over the years, I have seen some young surfers start out on short boards and master them in time. But it's just common sense to learn on a long board.
When you are ready to buy please avoid popouts in general, and especially popouts made in third world country sweat shops by People who have probably never seen the ocean.
Here is a list of sweat shop popouts:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkST鈥?/a>
And here is why to avoid ALL popouts:http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm
Anybody who would give you SPECIFIC advice as to what size or type board to buy on-line is foolish. Anybody who would take that advice is more foolish
And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don't take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. Please read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line. You don't know anywhere near enough about surfboards to by one from an on-line web site without getting disappointed. Don't waste your time on line, go straight to the source, a good local shop
I hope he enjoys surfing! I started surfing in 1966 when I was 14 years old, and haven't stopped yet. If he is just starting, getting his own board or other gear is way down at the bottom of the ';to-do'; list.
Before he even thinks about surfing, there are some things you should understand. Surfing is an ocean sport, that should only be practiced by persons who are already competent ocean swimmers. Swimming in a pool is neat, but it's not ocean swimming, with undertows, rip tides and sometimes BIG waves. I have seen lots of great pool swimmers get rescued. So, my first tip on how to surf is to make sure he is at home in the ocean. It doesn't matter how fast he can swim in a pool or run on a track, it matters how well can he swim in a rip current in overhead waves.There are way too many dangerous people in the water now. They are a danger to themselves and other surfers, don't let him join their ranks.
Lessons are the best way to start. Lessons can come from a professional instructor, or surfing family members or experienced surfing friends. He has to learn surf etiquette (so the experienced surfers in the line up don't want to drown him), how to paddle and take off on a wave, and how to ride a wave. The last thing experienced surfers want is for inexperienced people to just grab a board, rush into the surf and get in our way. Lessons shorten the learning curve significantly. And they help keep ignorant, un-prepared kooks out of the water and out of the way of more experienced surfers.
Beginners should take advantage of renting boards and wetsuits while taking lessons. If it turns out he doesn't like surfing, you haven't wasted a whole lot of money on gear that he is not going to use. When you are ready to buy, don't waste your time on line, go to a good local surf shop to discuss his size (weight is import, height isn't), skill level and local wave conditions. After almost 43 years of surfing, I still get my surfboard buying advice from good local shops in the places where i surf.
Almost ALL instructors will start students off on a longboard. It is just too difficult for most people to learn how to surf on a short board. Most get quickly discouraged, and just quit. Now, over the years, I have seen some young surfers start out on short boards and master them in time. But it's just common sense to learn on a long board.
When you are ready to buy please avoid popouts in general, and especially popouts made in third world country sweat shops by People who have probably never seen the ocean.
Here is a list of sweat shop popouts:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_hPACOtZKKko/RkST鈥?/a>
And here is why to avoid ALL popouts:http://www.mckevlins.com/nopopstory.htm
Anybody who would give you SPECIFIC advice as to what size or type board to buy on-line is foolish. Anybody who would take that advice is more foolish
And, I know there are lots of nice kids who want to share information with you on line. But don't take the advice from youngsters, who may know even less than you do about surfing, a surfboard is a big investment. Please read through the BS that lots of people throw at you on line. You don't know anywhere near enough about surfboards to by one from an on-line web site without getting disappointed. Don't waste your time on line, go straight to the source, a good local shop
What would be the best way to learn lacrosse for a beginner? I am 14 and a freshman the tryouts are 2/18/08?
I went to an open field and was really good at lacrosse with throwing and passing and catching but I am not so good at cradling. I dont even know the rules of lacrosse and thought it would be fun. How do I get in shape for lacrosse? Do you think I should take lessons? I need to learn the game in less than a month!What would be the best way to learn lacrosse for a beginner? I am 14 and a freshman the tryouts are 2/18/08?
Get together with friends, ask them all the questions you have, get them to give you pointers, especially on cradling. If you still feel under prepared, theres clinics all over the place. Look into it and you'll find one without difficulty.
Getting in shape:
RUN! Run 3 or 4 miles each day if you can, I can understand if its not everyday- I don't like to run either ;)
LIFT!: Not quite as important, but it defintly helps. Your school probably has a weight room. Look into it and see.
Good Luck!What would be the best way to learn lacrosse for a beginner? I am 14 and a freshman the tryouts are 2/18/08?
The best way for you to get a feel of the game is if you meet some of the girls that are on the team or if you know someone who played for a couple of years. You can ask them to help you and they'll tell you if you should go to a lesson and they can help you so much with the game.spa facial refill ink blushers crude oil
Get together with friends, ask them all the questions you have, get them to give you pointers, especially on cradling. If you still feel under prepared, theres clinics all over the place. Look into it and you'll find one without difficulty.
Getting in shape:
RUN! Run 3 or 4 miles each day if you can, I can understand if its not everyday- I don't like to run either ;)
LIFT!: Not quite as important, but it defintly helps. Your school probably has a weight room. Look into it and see.
Good Luck!What would be the best way to learn lacrosse for a beginner? I am 14 and a freshman the tryouts are 2/18/08?
The best way for you to get a feel of the game is if you meet some of the girls that are on the team or if you know someone who played for a couple of years. You can ask them to help you and they'll tell you if you should go to a lesson and they can help you so much with the game.
What is a good beginner manual transmission car?
I need help in finding an easy manual car. I have read what not to get for a beginner which is mostly all the turbo cars. So please tell me what a nice beginning car is. I prefer it to be old so I don't screw anything up while I start fresh. Also it would help if you gave me a list a nice beginner cars.What is a good beginner manual transmission car?
anything cheap.
I had a 89 ford escort that was tons of fun to drive and a 93 mazda protege that was also fun, and then my other car was a 99 eclipse(non turbo) which was the best manual i drove until my current car by leaps an bounds... Now i drive a Dodge srt4 but that is NOT for any Beginner.
good luck
toddWhat is a good beginner manual transmission car?
well one thing that you might look for is a Hydraulic Clutch instead of a mechanical mechanism the reason is simple the hydraulic is a lot easier to operate and the clutch is a lot smoother Lots of luck !!!!!!!!!!
You can get a 1999 to a 2001 Saturn SL Sedan or Ford Escort with a manual transmission for around $2000-$2500. Their late model enough where you don't have to worry about them breaking down on you. You can get later model domestic cars cheap, as opposed to foreign.
http://www.sell-cars-for-profit.com/
Not a car but a 70's ford truck is very easy!
I would suggest looking into your local news papers and trolling the lots that allow people to park cars they are selling. I think a Nissan Sentra, Chevrolet Cavalier, or a Honda of almost any kind. Mid 90's. those cars are darn near indestructible and are very low maintenance. My first car was a Sentra and I drove that think for 5 years and never had much trouble out of it. My sister drove it for 3 years before me. It was a tank. It had been in two small wrecks and it was fine.
anything cheap.
I had a 89 ford escort that was tons of fun to drive and a 93 mazda protege that was also fun, and then my other car was a 99 eclipse(non turbo) which was the best manual i drove until my current car by leaps an bounds... Now i drive a Dodge srt4 but that is NOT for any Beginner.
good luck
toddWhat is a good beginner manual transmission car?
well one thing that you might look for is a Hydraulic Clutch instead of a mechanical mechanism the reason is simple the hydraulic is a lot easier to operate and the clutch is a lot smoother Lots of luck !!!!!!!!!!
You can get a 1999 to a 2001 Saturn SL Sedan or Ford Escort with a manual transmission for around $2000-$2500. Their late model enough where you don't have to worry about them breaking down on you. You can get later model domestic cars cheap, as opposed to foreign.
http://www.sell-cars-for-profit.com/
Not a car but a 70's ford truck is very easy!
I would suggest looking into your local news papers and trolling the lots that allow people to park cars they are selling. I think a Nissan Sentra, Chevrolet Cavalier, or a Honda of almost any kind. Mid 90's. those cars are darn near indestructible and are very low maintenance. My first car was a Sentra and I drove that think for 5 years and never had much trouble out of it. My sister drove it for 3 years before me. It was a tank. It had been in two small wrecks and it was fine.
What kind of workout should I use if I am a beginner?
I am really interested in using Pilates and Tae bo, but i need one that is for beginners because I am out of shape, not fat by any means i just need to tone up and become more flexible.What kind of workout should I use if I am a beginner?
LA WeightlossWhat kind of workout should I use if I am a beginner?
Both are great. Try doing each of them every other day. Pilates is great for targeting your core (tummy) which supports your whole body. It is also great for flexibility. However, it doesn't get your heart-rate up the way high impact aerobics, like Tae-bo. I started running and doing Tae-bo when I needed to lose about 60 lbs. At first it was very difficult and I only did what I could but eventually could do and still do the most challenging DVD's with much more ease. I've lost that weight doing a combination of many exercises. I love Tae-bo and endorse it completely! I'll warn you, that it's tough! But, it will really get your body in shape and quick, if your diligent, consistent and eat well. Good Luck!
I can't help you with Tae, but I highly recommend Ana Caban's video series for Pilates. She has a beginner one. If you do that whole video 6 days per week and build up to doing it right (she shows easy and more advanced postitions at the same time), you'll be amazed at the results in 30 days.
LA WeightlossWhat kind of workout should I use if I am a beginner?
Both are great. Try doing each of them every other day. Pilates is great for targeting your core (tummy) which supports your whole body. It is also great for flexibility. However, it doesn't get your heart-rate up the way high impact aerobics, like Tae-bo. I started running and doing Tae-bo when I needed to lose about 60 lbs. At first it was very difficult and I only did what I could but eventually could do and still do the most challenging DVD's with much more ease. I've lost that weight doing a combination of many exercises. I love Tae-bo and endorse it completely! I'll warn you, that it's tough! But, it will really get your body in shape and quick, if your diligent, consistent and eat well. Good Luck!
I can't help you with Tae, but I highly recommend Ana Caban's video series for Pilates. She has a beginner one. If you do that whole video 6 days per week and build up to doing it right (she shows easy and more advanced postitions at the same time), you'll be amazed at the results in 30 days.
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