jmorris Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I have spent many hours making things for reloading/shooting vs doing other things that my doctor tells me I shouldn't do so I guess it is. I would go as far as "if you think it is" then it is. Health of the mind is at least as important as health of the body, maybe more so. Idle hands are the devils work shop. That said, I don't spent a lot of time actually reloading. It takes me longer to pick up brass than it does to load it, case per round x time. Edited September 8, 2015 by jmorris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I find that it's therapeutic in the sense that facilitates my shooting (which is therapeutic) I find the act of handloading somewhat boring truth be told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadpilot Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Reloading is stressful for me. Working on my guns and shooting is therapeutic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Yes, it is therapuetic to me. I can go downstairs, clear my mind and just focus on running the press. Its very enjoyable if you focus on the process. It helps if you also enjoy the process. There are very few things in my life that are very repetitive, almost mindless. Running comes to mind, or driving. My life gets quite busy, so having time to just block out everything else for an hour or so is quite therapeutic in my opinion. But then again i focus on the process and enjoy it. I also never try to load ammo because i need it, i try to stay far enough ahead of my use so i never feel rushed to make 300 rounds for tomorrows match or practice. I do not listen to music or audiobooks while loading. I like to hear all the sounds of the machine. Listening to each case drop. The primers popping out. The feel when you push the handle forward to seat a primer. There really is a lot going on when reloading, but you can get into a hyper-aware state that I find relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 It is therapeutic to me as long as i'm not fighting with the press. I'm also not a big fan of developing loads and changing out the powder throw every 50 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamboo Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 I enjoy the process and wish I could always approach it as a therapeutic zen session. But, sometimes I just need good ammo and am focused on the product of reloading. So, for me it is 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTDMFR Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 It used to be fun for me, but now that I've settled on a go-to load, it's more of a chore. I can only do it if I'm listening to a podcast or music or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolton916 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Totally therapeutic for me I can turn my head off from my business my employees and customers etc. Compared to my day job I could load in my sleep, so to speak. It's like digging a hole vs designing the structure to be built in it. No contracts no technical issues no babysitting a winey customer or tech. Presses are always set, just walk up and go. In my mind I hear the beginning of Pink Floyd " Money " as the machine starts going. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) I'm glad I'm not the only one who hears that song in my head. Edited September 12, 2015 by b1gcountry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slemmo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 About as fun as playing a slot machine without winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishoesel Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hate reloading, but some things become easier with proper equipment. Absolutely HATED reloading with the RCBS Pro2000, before the 1050's, now I hate to love it. Or love to hate it....whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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