At Titan Reloading, we’re big proponents of investing in your own reloading supplies and manually reloading your ammunition. It’s more efficient, gives you a better understanding of your firearms and the ammunition they use, and saves you an enormous amount of money over the long-term. That’s why we host free reloading seminars every month — we want people to explore this rewarding hobby and to see how fun it can be.
One of the most common concerns new reloaders have is the safety of the reloading process and the reliability of reloaded ammunition. Because we receive so many inquiries related to safety, we thought we’d cook up a quick overview of safe reloading practices.
Safety Basics
Reloading safety follows some common sense safety rules. Always wear eye protection when reloading, don’t eat or drink while you’re working, and store all of your components and chemicals in their proper containers. A sloppy workspace and sloppy work habits are the most common causes of faulty ammunition or reloading accidents. If you approach reloading with safety in mind, you can prevent these accidents from happening.
Additionally, never mix components from different ammunition types or manufacturers, and don’t attempt to substitute when you’re short a necessary element. Every manufacturer approaches reloading differently and messing with components from different systems could have dangerous consequences. Similar powders and brass are not interchangeable and should be kept and worked with separately.
Finally, keep your substances away from pets and children and be certain to keep solid records of your loads. Reloading supplies demand that you pay close attention to what you use, when you used it, and how you used it, so keep a written journal so you can identify problems or reproduce results. If you notice anything weird about your loads while shooting, stop shooting immediately and check the ammunition for irregularity.
Titan Reloading is here to help with both reloading supplies and the knowledge you need to use them. For more information or any inquiries please contact us at 262.244.7023 or visit www.titanreloading.com.