Reloading courses - is there a demand?

[spud]

The problem with reloading courses is, of course, potential litigation if something goes wrong.
I have done a few BASIC courses for new shooters but I do worry at what knowledge actually sticks and what they take away with them.
Reloading is a skill that takes time, care and practice and some people are simply not suited (I tell them that they are better off leaving it alone). Those that are likely to succeed usually take the effort to prepare themselves with books or DVDs.
I worry when I see some of the numpties at our Club trying to guide new members when their own skill level is so low.
If you are laying on a course you need clearly stated objectives and guidelines IMHO. You would probably benefit from doing a risk assessment, too.

well said there rog

[Blackstuff]

Is this your course Dave?

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/departments/s ... course.cfm

I must say i'm contemplating going to the 'Northern' one later in the year

Not sure what the fears about litigation are about, driving schools are sued when their students crash their cars :G

[spud]

russell simmonds also does an excellent wind and reloading course

[DaveT]

The problem with reloading courses is, of course, potential litigation if something goes wrong.
I have done a few BASIC courses for new shooters but I do worry at what knowledge actually sticks and what they take away with them.
Reloading is a skill that takes time, care and practice and some people are simply not suited (I tell them that they are better off leaving it alone). Those that are likely to succeed usually take the effort to prepare themselves with books or DVDs.
I worry when I see some of the numpties at our Club trying to guide new members when their own skill level is so low.
If you are laying on a course you need clearly stated objectives and guidelines IMHO. You would probably benefit from doing a risk assessment, too.

Couldn't agree more with your comments and thats why I am hooking up with BASC & Lantra in the first instance.

I also plan to offer phone support for a limited period and a 'Prescription' handout to reinforce 'class-work' ...... this issue to help mitigate your point about things not 'sticking' .

[DaveT]

Is this your course Dave?

http://www.basc.org.uk/en/departments/s ... course.cfm

I must say i'm contemplating going to the 'Northern' one later in the year

Not sure what the fears about litigation are about, driving schools are sued when their students crash their cars :G

No.... thats the current & somewhat too basic course that mine will replace fairly soon.

Don't get me wrong as there is nothing actually wrong with the current course but it will only cover the absolute basic process & IMHO it misses some critical issues & techniques that I think even the raw beginner should be made aware of in order to be safe and to produce good quality ammo.

I am meeting with BASC to put the final polish on the new course at the end of this month and presume they will announce the new offering soon after that.

[tarqbaghwan]

I'd be very interested in attending a reloading course , never tried it and don't want to go down the route of buying the gear with no idea where to start .
It would be for .270 win

[Col]

firstly,manuals,read up as much theory as possible,it may even give you enough confidence to attempt it,it really isnt rocket science.look for instruction on u-tube also, its no different to having a mentor. Also there are lots of guys here knowledgable enough to answer any questions that will definately crop up, I can say I have had no instruction and have been loading a few years now,,never had a squib yet,maybe just lucky,but if you keep within Manual (recipes) you wont go far wrong

[knewmans]

As a newbie who currently doesn't currently envisage reloading I would welcome a well structured course which helped me keep all my fingers. A good demonstration and the chance to do it for real in safety would be worth a dozen howto books.

[Alpha1]

Re loading manuals are a must have I would recommend any body new to reloading read at least the Lyman manual first it will only help you to understand the process.
In my experience some of these so called expert re loaders leave a lot to be desired.

[DaveT]

firstly,manuals,read up as much theory as possible,it may even give you enough confidence to attempt it,it really isnt rocket science.look for instruction on u-tube also, its no different to having a mentor. Also there are lots of guys here knowledgable enough to answer any questions that will definately crop up, I can say I have had no instruction and have been loading a few years now,,never had a squib yet,maybe just lucky,but if you keep within Manual (recipes) you wont go far wrong

I agree that it can be done by 'self-teach' BUT ... I have also seen some bloody awful examples of over-pressure including a blown up action when I was shooting at Severnside .... A good course delivered by someone that knows what he is doing will be MUCH faster and Safer than going it alone.

Your eyes , ears and face are worth more than a few quid saved.