Getting started with reloading can be intimidating for beginners, and part of the problem is the myths that circulate. You may have heard stories about the dangers, high expense or effects on a homeowner’s insurance policy when you keep reloading supplies at home. Here are four common myths and why you should ignore them.
Myth 1. It takes forever to learn.
While there is a learning process for everyone who starts reloading, it is not so complicated that it should scare anyone off the practice. Choosing a simple press kit to start will allow you to get your feet wet. Regular practice will allow you to pick up speed. Mastering the basics is possible for most people within the course of a few months.
Myth 2. Reloading is very dangerous.
Doing anything recklessly is dangerous, and the same goes for reloading. However, following instructions and being careful with materials makes the reloading process most likely safe. Smokeless gunpowder is not explosive, but treat it with the same level of care you would any other flammable material.
Myth 3. Few gun owners can afford it.
It is possible to splurge on reloading supplies the same as any other product up on sale, but for most gun owners it only takes a few hundred dollars to get started. You will need a press, dies, calipers, a scale and units of measure, but other than that the expenses are minimal. Starter kits bundle most of the materials together for those who want to start at a good value.
Myth 4. Homeowners insurance may be in jeopardy.
While most insurance companies have limits on the amount of gunpowder someone can store at home, you should not immediately assume insurers will have a problem with it. In any event, check with the company holding the policy on your home to make sure your policy won’t be affected before you start.
Handling reloading supplies is neither as complicated nor expensive as some people would have you believe. Check the facts before you put stock in reloading myths that circulate. For further information or to shop our online store please visit www.TitanReloading.com or contact Titan Reloading at 262-244-7023 with any questions.