Metallic Reloading
Next Class TBD
LESSON ONE (1 hr) – Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety
- Describe the firing process
- Explain the reloading process
- Explain why people reload
- Name and explain the fundamental safety rules for reloading
LESSON TWO (1 hr) – Center-fire Cartridge Components
- Give the proper nomenclature for center-fire cartridge components:
- Cases
- Primers
- Powder, and
- Bullets
- State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for cartridge components
LESSON THREE (1 hr) – Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
- Select a suitable load for a particular cartridge from a reloading manual
- Identify useful ballistics information in reloading manuals
LESSON FOUR (1 hr) – The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
- Identify the equipment necessary to reload metallic cartridges
- Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment
- Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench
LESSON FIVE (1 hr) – The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process
- Explain the proper techniques used to reload a metallic cartridge
- Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components
LESSON SIX (2 hr) – Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise
- Setup and operate reloading equipment
- Reload a metallic cartridge
LESSON SEVEN (1 hr) – Course Review and Examination
- Successfully complete the NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course written examination
TOTAL
- 8-Hour Classroom
Shotshell Reloading
Next Class TBD
LESSON ONE (1 hr) – Introduction to Reloading and Reloading Safety
- Describe the firing process
- Explain the reloading process
- Explain why people reload
- Name and explain the fundamental safety rules for reloading
LESSON TWO (1 hr) – Center-fire Cartridge Components
- Give the proper nomenclature for shotgun shell components:
- Cases (hulls)
- Primers
- Powder
- Wads, and
- Bullets
- State and explain the proper handling and storage procedures for shotgun shell components
LESSON THREE (1 hr) – Using the Reloading Manual and Reloading Data
- Select a suitable load for a particular shotgun shell from a reloading manual
- Identify useful ballistics information for shotgun shell in reloading manuals
LESSON FOUR (1 hr) – The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
- Identify the equipment necessary to reload shotgun shell
- Explain the proper operation and maintenance or reloading equipment
- Explain the requirements for a basic reloading bench
LESSON FIVE (1 hr) – The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process
- Explain the proper techniques used to reload a shotgun shell
- Identify and explain the proper hygiene guidelines for handling lead and components
LESSON SIX (2 hr) – Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Practical Exercise
- Setup and operate reloading equipment
- Reload a shotgun shell
LESSON SEVEN (1 hr) – Course Review and Examination
- Successfully complete the NRA Basic Shotgun Shell Reloading Course written examination
TOTAL
- 8-Hour Classroom
TOTAL BOTH COURSES ATTENDED TOGETHER
- 12-Hour Classroom