Will reloading disapear with the new too lazy to do it generation

sako hunter said:
Yep me too, this new generation dont care or want any of that they want all them new unproven cartridges, just like the real steel and wood guns made in America,now its all plastic and dont care of manufacturer or country of origin,
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WTH is an "unproven cartridge" and how does one become "proven"

This is one of the more fudd/boomer comments I've read in this thread.

Are you talking about that newfangled 6.5 Creedmoor that's only been around for 2 decades?

A cartridge is nothing more than a vessel. It's arguably one of the most insignificant parts of the whole system. It holds powder and a bullet. Those 2 things are significantly more important than the headstamp on the brass.

From 45-70 to 277 Fury, there's not a chambering out there that can't shoot well, or poor with the right/wrong components.
 
Sdvldog1371 said:
The new generations aren't as intelligent for the most part. A lot of them are lazy and have very little drive. However, I have had a few of them ask what equipment to buy to get into reloading and if I could mentor them. The curiosity is there, especially when they see tiny groups at the range. I don't know what it is that excites us when we see 3-10 shots sub ¼- ½ MOA groups or ring steel beyond 1000yds, but it excites a lot of younger folks still. Maybe it's the desire to be like the video game sniper, I don't know.
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I have to disagree, I will also throw in the caveat that it is dependent on your circle. Out of the 18 graduates from my son's class in 2025, 3 had perfect scores of 1600 on the SAT and the low end scores were 1300. If I just went off of my circle my experience would say the opposite regarding their intellect.

What I have seen from my son and his friends is their drive is different than mine or that of my parents. They also learn differently and do not tolerate the "you do it this way because". If someone isn't willing to or able to give them the most intimate details on the why's of doing something they quickly lose interest and will move on to someone who will.

They also realize time has became their most valuable resource and if the thing they are doing is not paying them in some sort of dividend they will move on.

Again just observations based on a small sample from watching my son and his friends.
 
akmtnhnt said:
Reloading doesn't save any money. Any more than making your own beer does. Any hobby where you take something that is mass produced and instead make it boutique and a lot more manual labor cannot possibly save money.
If someone says they reload to save money, they failed 3rd grade math.
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I reload to save money. I shoot a 7mm Weatherby and in Canada a box of Weatherby brand ammunition can go for more than $150 a box. I can load a round for $4.58 compared to over $7.00 for factory ammunition. My labour is free. Now...my 45-70 I'm not saving money, my 22 hornet I'm not saving money, and my 22-250 I sure as heck ain't saving money. I think it depends on what you're shooting and what the availability is for that chambering.
 
adam32+P said:
Or, this generation has to work twice as much to afford life since the past generations let the government get out of control? And don't forget this generation is also paying for all the unfunded liabilities for the boomers golden retirements. Time and money are the two things this generation doesn't have, like the past generations had. Average home is $450k and what is the average wage in 2026? Do the math.
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I looked at the math when I was working as a LEO making $8.50/hr (I started at $5.40/hr) and working 2 part time jobs a day to support my wife and I as I put her through 2 years of college, 4 years of med school, and 4 years of residency in the 1980s. I was lucky to get 4 hours of sleep most days. We were able to finally buy a home ($75K, two bedroom/one bath built in the 1950s) when she started residency and started getting paid $19K/year (working 100-120hr weeks). I never thought to blame my parents or their generation for working very hard and doing their best to raise me (one of 7 kids). I always figured I'd have to work hard, sacrifice a lot, be disciplined with my money, and hopefully wind up successful some day but there were no guarantees. Most of my "boomer" friends are the same. Quit blaming past generations for your situation. Take responsibility for yourself, put the phone down, quit spending money you don't have, and work hard. Every generation has had to do it. You are no different.
 
Components for reloading can be tough to find at times but when they are in stock, I'll but a few boxes to stick away for a rainy day. It might be a change in lifestyle from when we were raised. I started hunting at age 7 for grouse with my grandpa and started hunting big game at 16. Currently an elkaholic and moose nut. Shoot the occasional bear and deer as well. Maybe reloading is starting to fade a bit because 5years ago it was a lot cheaper. I think the cost of the components is going to be be pretty close to factory rounds, the bonus with hand loading is a very accurate round tailored to your rifle and you do it for the pure joy of it. Hobbies have changed over the years too, way more technology sucks up the newer generations time. Heck, my nieces and nephews see a screen and they are glued to it.
 
Sdvldog1371 said:
The new generations aren't as intelligent for the most part. A lot of them are lazy and have very little drive.
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This. This ignorant attitude, right here. Is why younger people have no desire to "learn the old ways" or be a part of your culture. And you blame them for it 😂

Talk about an entitled generation. Riding on the coat tails of the "greatest generation", and not leaving the country better than you inherited it.
 
i know so many men 35 to 45 years old who are hunters ,but not shooters ! go to the range with me 2or 3 boxes of shells ! at least one box is from last year ! shoot 10 rounds ,good enough!! Hunt two or three days , and it's over!! I have learned not all Hunters are Shooters !! Not everyone enjoys it the way most of us do !!
 
Lenny Foffa said:
i know so many men 35 to 45 years old who are hunters ,but not shooters ! go to the range with me 2or 3 boxes of shells ! at least one box is from last year ! shoot 10 rounds ,good enough!! Hunt two or three days , and it's over!! I have learned not all Hunters are Shooters !! Not everyone enjoys it the way most of us do !!
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I know 50-80 year olds that do that same thing...shoot a paper plate the day before season and it's "good enough for a deer".
 
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I still use that powder dispenser from time to time. Just to sort of reminisce about old times. You would be surprised at how accurate that measure throws coarse powder. Montana Vintage Arms manufactures a modern version for retail. I will never part with those tools.
 
adam32+P said:
I know 50-80 year olds that do that same thing...shoot a paper plate the day before season and it's "good enough for a deer".
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Adam, there are no state lines or age limits to good enough or to perfection. Sadly most will.be content with hitting the plate, but others will strive to improve until we draw our last breath.
 

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