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Ben
10-13-2011, 10:49 AM
Some things in life are just not any fun. Some of the more simplier things in life for me are quite a bit of fun.

I have met a father son team recently who wanted to learn how to reload. They were on a pretty tight budget ( who isn't these days ? ) .

I've been helping them ( along with the help of about 5 other people here on the forum ) with basic essentials to get them up on their feet so that they could load 38 Specials.

A few days ago , they visited my home with an interest in loading some 308 Win. I helped them with 20 rounds with some 311291's g/c'd with 16.0 grs. of 2400.

They went home and shot all 20. They are going to the gun show this Saturday in Birmingham to try and find a used set of 308 Win. dies.

It is good to see a father and son getting involved in reloading and the shooting sports.

I want to publicly thank those forum members who chose to provide brass, dies, loading blocks, cast bullets , etc for this worthy cause. This has all been a " breath of fresh air " for me, there are some fine people on this forum ! !

The young man is polite, respectful with a hundred questions a minute when we sit together at the loading bench. He is a joy to work with.

They are having the time of their lives... ! ! ! Here is a photo that I shot of them :

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_4414e96fa65790df.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2394)
gray wolf
10-13-2011, 11:00 AM
Helping is good,
and you can ask me how I know
Let me know if they get into 45 ACP, 32 Auto, or 40 S&W,
I am sure I can help with some bullets.
Nice on you for doing it.

GW.
Ben
10-13-2011, 11:02 AM
Thanks for that nice offer GW. I'll keep all of you posted.

Ben
SWANEEDB
10-13-2011, 11:08 AM
Hey Ben, PM on the way.
Love Life
10-13-2011, 11:11 AM
I have 2 sets of 308 dies going back to RCBS this weekend. My buddy can't get right (go figure) got a piece of federal brass stuck in each one. I don't really need two sets and would be more than happy to send one of them your way when they get back for the price of shipping.

You know now that I think about it I don't know WHY I have two sets.
Ben
10-13-2011, 01:21 PM
Love Life

Thanks for your generous offer, ..............however, SWANEEDB has just agreed to send a set of 308 Win. dies.

The members of this forum are TOPS in my book ! ! !

Thanks again,

Ben
462
10-13-2011, 01:28 PM
Ben,
Seems you have the 311291's covered, but I'd be glad to cast up some 311466's and send your way.
Ben
10-13-2011, 03:21 PM
He'll certainly shoot some of your 466's. I'll send you a PM with my address.

You guys are simply hard to beat !

Ben
Recluse
10-13-2011, 07:45 PM
Ben,

I've got some extra .308 brass I can send you along with a variety of boolits sized however you want them--185RN, the Lee 155 grain, 200RN.

I'd offer to help you on some lube, too, but. . . :-P

:coffee:
P.K.
10-13-2011, 08:08 PM
Ben,

Check your PM's got some stuff for 'em.
Ben
10-13-2011, 09:32 PM
PM,

Thanks for your kind offer to help the boy. That is wonderful !
PM returned to you.

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Recluse,

He can use the brass and bullets, Check your PM's for details on the boy.

Ben
P.K.
10-13-2011, 10:24 PM
PM,

Thanks for your kind offer to help the boy. That is wonderful !
PM returned to you.

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Recluse,

He can use the brass and bullets, Check your PM's for details on the boy.

Ben

The two items mentioned are all his and I will scrounge around in my bin for anything else I think he'll be able to use. If I get any free time this weekend I'll hammer out one of our well used copper "grain skimmer's" and add that to the mix. I can almost see by the time we are done he'll be as set up as the most of us. :grin:
kopperl
10-13-2011, 10:47 PM
If these folks should be reduced to shooting jacketed stuff I have some .308 of various weights I could send.
P.K.
10-13-2011, 11:03 PM
Ben,

Found a powder trickler, a couple of ammo boxes, a case neck conditioner and a Speer #13 Manual. Think they could be added to those I told you about? I think they will fit in a MFR box. Lemme' know yea or nay on the items.

Regards,

P.K.
Johnk454
10-14-2011, 12:09 AM
Hi, Ben. Be glad to help out someone just getting started. I remember those days - lots of information to absorb and lots of stuff to accumulate.

In the interest of wanting to contribute but not wanting to duplicate, can you give more details about what's needed?

Thanks,
Jal5
10-14-2011, 08:51 AM
Ben let me know if there is anything I can contribute to them, good for you to help them get a start. 38 specials would be easy for me to assist with! Joe
Ben
10-14-2011, 08:57 AM
JohnK454 and Jal5

Thanks for your willingness to help, A lot of stuff is coming in to help the boy get up on his feet. Let's wait until all this arrives to see what all we've got. If anything is really needed by the boy in the future, I'll get back to you.

Again thanks for your willingness to step forth...............

Ben
Bad Water Bill
10-14-2011, 12:39 PM
Keep us informed of their needs. Bet your mail box will be full for some time.[smilie=w:
Ben
10-14-2011, 01:13 PM
Bad Water Bill :

You are exactly correct. That is certainly an indication of the " caliber " of people who are on this forum ! !

Ben
Johnk454
10-14-2011, 03:07 PM
Ok, Ben.
P.K.
10-15-2011, 12:18 AM
Bad Water Bill :

You are exactly correct. That is certainly an indication of the " caliber " of people who are on this forum ! !

Ben

IME the folks here are above "Top Notch" and will do their level best to help out in ANY way.

Ben, i'm sorry but you are going to be sifting through boxes of stuff for the time being. ENJOY!
Bad Water Bill
10-15-2011, 05:44 AM
IME the folks here are above "Top Notch" and will do their level best to help out in ANY way.

Ben, i'm sorry but you are going to be sifting through boxes of stuff for the time being. ENJOY!

Ben is going to be making a young man believe in Santa all over again.

Keep up the good work Santa Ben.
merlin101
10-15-2011, 11:01 PM
Do they need any .38 brass? i have lots and don't seem to load much of anymore. Nothing along the lines of .308
P.K.
10-16-2011, 12:40 AM
Do they need any .38 brass? i have lots and don't seem to load much of anymore. Nothing along the lines of .308

I think a nice FRB of .38 brass would be a fine addition.:drinks:
P.K.
10-16-2011, 12:46 AM
Ben is going to be making a young man believe in Santa all over again.

Keep up the good work Santa Ben.

You sir just sit a bit. I'm sure this young man will have many questions that you and Ben will have an ansewer for that will leave young' uns like myself wondering about...:-D