This kinda sucks….

[GetReel]

When I started reloading, not gonna lie, ignorance was bliss…. To a point.
The more I learn, the less confidence I seem to have.
I used to be able to go down in my mancave and screw around with this till wee hours of the morning, go shoot any weekend I wanted.
Fast forward a couple years and I have my wonderful daughter who is about to turn 2, my family and I moved and I no longer have a mancave inside the house, I have an insulated/heated garage but only kept about 40 degrees in the winter so reloading in the winder is cold.
I have very little time to go shooting and equally as little time to reload.
I think I may be at a point where it is just more practical to sell a couple rifles that I reload for and get something that has quality factory ammo offerings….

Anyone else been in my shoes?

I haven't thought much about "custom ammunition" yet at this point.

 

[Rick Richard]

When I started reloading, not gonna lie, ignorance was bliss…. To a point.
The more I learn, the less confidence I seem to have.
I used to be able to go down in my mancave and screw around with this till wee hours of the morning, go shoot any weekend I wanted.
Fast forward a couple years and I have my wonderful daughter who is about to turn 2, my family and I moved and I no longer have a mancave inside the house, I have an insulated/heated garage but only kept about 40 degrees in the winter so reloading in the winder is cold.
I have very little time to go shooting and equally as little time to reload.
I think I may be at a point where it is just more practical to sell a couple rifles that I reload for and get something that has quality factory ammo offerings….

Anyone else been in my shoes?

I haven't thought much about "custom ammunition" yet at this point.

Let's just say it is a change in life's priorities. Do what you have to for now because that family is way more important. Trust me. You will get back to it when the time is right….the Golden Years.

 

[GetReel]

Let's just say it is a change in life's priorities. Do what you have to for now because that family is way more important. Trust me. You will get back to it when the time is right….the Golden Years.

Everything has taken a backseat to that little girl!

 

[98s1lightning]

I second that

Don't sell off the things you love

Take care of your family until time warrants the hobbies again. I think you will be glad you held on.

 

[Recon$$]

I'm stuck in the republic of Maryland and am minimum 2 hours from a range over 100 yards. I have a little one. It's temporary cause work but I miss NM. Your not alone.

 

[Jcook02]

Agreed! Don't sell your stuff off. Love them like there's no tomorrow!

 

[Critter Picker]

Just between me and you. I've had a lot of seller regret. If they are paid for they will appreciate at about the same rate as inflation. If you don't need the money ,hold on to them. You won't regret it.

 

[memtb]

If you sell….you "will" regret! Family is most important…..enjoy the reloading/shooting as you can!

There may come a time, in the not too distant future, that replacing firearms and loading equipment will read like a bad fiction novel! memtb

 

[asd9055]

I took a Black&Decker workmade and I put a plywood top, mount my press and I have a portable, movable folding "bench". When done, take the press off, fold and put away. But, life always takes a back seat to kids. In a few years, maybe she will be helping you.

 

[GSRetrievers]

Everything has taken a backseat to that little girl!

I'm right there with you on the daughter, mine is 7 months but I rather be pushing her around the orchard than shooting with the guys. As soon as she's old enough, I have a rifle just for her to get her into long range shooting/hunting.

 

[akdad]

It will gradually come around. It sure seems like you will never have any time again but then your shooting with the kids
My little girl was just eating some venison for dinner and said I love deer I'm going to shoot one this yr!!!

 

[FireFlyFishing]

I have a 3 year old daughter. She was helping me trim brass last night.

Buy a buddy heater and start loading.

 

[J-L]

Been there done that have kids in college and a 4 year old. Hold onto all your supplies, youll regret it if you get rid of it. Prices only going up on everything. I wouldnt sell anything. When she gets older you will have more time. I havnt touched my dillon in 5 years starting to get her going again.

 

[MtPockets]

When I started reloading, not gonna lie, ignorance was bliss…. To a point.
The more I learn, the less confidence I seem to have.
I used to be able to go down in my mancave and screw around with this till wee hours of the morning, go shoot any weekend I wanted.
Fast forward a couple years and I have my wonderful daughter who is about to turn 2, my family and I moved and I no longer have a mancave inside the house, I have an insulated/heated garage but only kept about 40 degrees in the winter so reloading in the winder is cold.
I have very little time to go shooting and equally as little time to reload.
I think I may be at a point where it is just more practical to sell a couple rifles that I reload for and get something that has quality factory ammo offerings….

Anyone else been in my shoes?

I haven't thought much about "custom ammunition" yet at this point.

I think many, if not most, of us have been in your shoes.

My suggestion is to plan ahead and turn the heat up during reloading time. Better yet get a programable thermostat and set it to warm up at a certain time/day so you can have that to look forward to, even if it's just an hour or whatever on Sunday nights after your daughter goes to bed. Loading and tinkering is a great way to keep some sanity.

Also, I know she's still a little small but include her on scouting trips and anything else you can. The together time cannot be replaced and she'll grow up loving the things her Dad is into. Hopefully, you can include her Mom, too.

Whatever you do, stay the course! It WILL get better!