Trinidad State Gunsmithing School

Watch The Trinidad Website for The Summer 2023

2023 Class is July 17th – 21st

Reloading Course

http://trinidadstate.edu/gunsmithing/

The 5-day course will introduce the student to ammunition loading procedures. We will cover reloading safety, case preparation, primer selection, powder, bullets, reloading equipment; and the use of manuals, ballistic tables, component assembly, and methods for loading revolver & pistol ammunition, understanding headspace.  We will address selection of powders and bullets. The course will cover basic introduction to casting of bullets.

Suggested reading would be Lyman Pistol & Revolver Handbook. Can be purchased at Lyman’s website or online sites such as amazon.  Cost is between $15 – $25

Your instructor: Robert Stahl (Bob) is a Certified NRA Metallic & Shot Shell reloading instructor. Over five decades of loading ammunition at all levels. Owner of Colorado Custom Cartridge Co. Federal licensed ammunition manufacture with over 400 calibers being offered. Specialize in unique calibers that rare, discontinued or obsolete. Match grade ammunition, special loads for sub-sonic, hunting loads and more.

 

Questions in regard to this course can be directed to Bob at reloadingexperience@msn.com or call 970-881-2929

Required items for loading project

Loading die set. 3 or 4 piece die set

Loading press shell holder (RCBS type) – very important to bring this for your caliber

Powder Measure

Powder Funnel

Brass Cases in your caliber

Primers

Powder

Bullets

Reloading Data Manual

Safety glasses OSHA approved

Hearing protection – for range days

6” or 8” calipers (If possible)

Your firearm (for range testing your loads) It is your responsibility to make sure your firearm is in safe shooting condition.

(If you are unsure about any of these items for your particular caliber, call and Bob can help make some suggestions) It is important that you have everything you need in class, so you are able to load your ammunition.