12/20/2023
David Sherman NRA Instructor
2024 Class Schedule
509-969-6414 [email protected]
January 14, Metallic Reloading Class $80
February 11, Metallic Reloading Class $80
March 10, Metallic Reloading Class $80
April 14, Bullet Casting Class $60
May 12, Metallic Reloading Class $80
June 9, Metallic Reloading Class $80
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Class descriptions:
Metallic Cartridge Reloading Class, near Moxee, Yakima Area
Learn to reload your fired, centerfire, cartridges to save money and improve quality.
8 AM to about 6 PM
We will start with an introduction to reloading. Then I will talk about the four components, brass, primers, powder and bullets. Then you will go hands on with my single stage presses.
Resizing and decaping.
Case trimming and pocket reaming.
Repriming
Powder measuring
Bullet seating and crimping.
Then we go to a turret press and do a few rounds of pistol.
Followed by a progressive machine for a few more rounds.
Then a review and wrap it up with your NRA certificate.
$80 including a $40 deposit to hold your seat. 6 seats only
Bullet Casting Class
Learn to turn scrap lead into good useable bullets. I routinely turn out handgun bullets for $20-$35 per thousand.
8AM, this class runs about 6 hours, near Moxee, Yakima, WA area.
We start with a lecture and slideshow covering safety, history, alloys, molds and more.
Then we go hands on with single cavity, double cavity, hollow point, and 4/6 cavity molds.
Followed by gas checking and running a luber/sizer, and powder coating bullets.
Students should bring a lunch and eye protection. Protective gear will be provided, or you can bring your own. Students should wear work clothes.
Bullet Casting Books
Let me recommend 2 books.
1. From Ingot to Target, by Glen Fryxell, it's a free download, just search the title.
2. Lyman's Cast Bullet book, available from Amazon and other book sellers.
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I ask for a 50% deposit to hold your seat. Refundable on your request. You can pay via snail mail at:
David Sherman
11 Critter Way
Moxee, WA 98936
This is also the address of my classroom.
Or PayPal: [email protected]
I also accept usable scrap lead as payment.
No batteries, please.
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Other Fi****ms Classes can be setup at your request.
I can bring these classes to your location if you can arrange a suitable classroom and students.
I will do unscheduled classes any day that I don’t have a prior commitment. Pick a class and a day and contact me. My classroom is heated and air conditioned as needed. Prices will likely go up next year.
