So as to not sidetrack a thread in another section. I ask a simple set of questions.
Do you or don't you drink alcohol while reloading and why?
This is not meant to provoke a storm. I am just trying to gauge public opinion.
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So as to not sidetrack a thread in another section. I ask a simple set of questions.
Do you or don't you drink alcohol while reloading and why?
This is not meant to provoke a storm. I am just trying to gauge public opinion.
Do I? No.
Why?
I don't want to.
I also don't want to chance messing up a round risking equipment, life and limb due to a momentary lapse in judgment.
Same here...Quote:
Originally Posted by razor02097
bosco
Getting loaded, while reloading seems rather dangerous to me...:image035:
Only by the gallon J/K <NO I don't drink at all, to each his own, I don't judge a
person if he has a few beers or a nice drink, Because reloading is Relaxing to some ; )
H/D
Absolutely not. No distractions while running the press.
Now if I'm just sorting brass or inspecting loaded rounds for quality and boxing them up, I might have a beer or two while I do that.
The actual assembly of components is the critical part.
You should never drink and load!! :nono:
well. i dont drink at all.. so no.
but if I did drink occationally, still no way.
reloading takes concentration. last thing i want is a squib while practicing double taps at the range.
Haven't drank alcoholic beverage in 17 years,when you are messing around with equipment that if you double charge a load or use the wrong powder could end up blowing up your gun and a few body parts
Not only would I never be around anyone who drinks, even a couple of beers, while reloading, I'll never be on the same range with that person when they shoot what they reloaded while drinking.
I have no faith in the judgement of anyone who drinks around reloading.
I'm the kind of guy that believes beer makes almost anything a little better. Not loading. I don't risk it. I don't want folks around me when I'm loading. I give it 100% or I stop. And I've done that on a number of occassions. My mind wanders, a neighbor comes in talking, dogs barking, whatever. Finish the 5 on the press and shut it down. It'll be there tomorrow. The risk is much too high. My attention span is horrible enough (some time in the early 70's I heard a loud ZAP.....and I woke up in 2010).
I usually have a beer with my dinner (sometimes 2 if it is a big dinner).
Otherwise, I don't drink.
No drinking while reloading for me.
I have in the past. I won't any more. I've got a small pistol primer lodged in my left hand to prove it. I have a right to be stupid too. Next time. I'll be stupid without influence, then I can blame myself for being stupid. Reloading demands your full attention. For your safety and others. Remember that.Quote:
Originally Posted by 21bubba
Heck no, I don't even listen to the radio while reloading. No distractions at all.
I may for some of the more mundane aspects of reloading -- like maybe when I'm sorting brass or case gauging rounds.