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NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course
NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course
Duration of Course: 8 hours
Short Description: Teaches beginning reloaders the basic knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to safely reload metallic cartridges.
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  NRA Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course - September 27th, 2025 (10:30am - 6pm)
$170.00
Buy nowThis course is eight hours in length and is conducted in a classroom. Each student is taught reloading safety; centerfire cartridge components; using the reloading manual and reloading data; equipment; and the metallic cartridge reloading process. Students will receive the NRA Guide to Reloading handbook, the Basic Reloading Student Exam, a course completion certificate, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, a Basic Firearm Training Program brochure and a Course Evaluation form.
Lessons Covered in this Course:
· Introduction to Reloading & Reloading Safety
- The Firing Process 
- The Reloading Process 
- Why People Reload 
- The Fundamental Safety Rules for Reloading 
· Centerfire Cartridge Components
- Proper nomenclature for centerfire cartridge components: Cases; Primers; Powder; & Bullets 
- Proper handling & storage procedures for cartridge components 
· Using the Reloading Manual & Reloading Data
- Selecting a suitable load for a particular metallic cartridge from a reloading manual 
- Identifying useful ballistics information for a particular metallic cartridge load in the ballistics tables in reloading manuals 
· Metallic Cartridge Reloading Equipment
- Identifying the equipment necessary to reload metallic cartridges 
- The proper operation & maintenance of reloading equipment 
- Requirements for a basic reloading bench 
· The Metallic Cartridge Reloading Process
- The proper techniques used to reload metallic cartridges 
- Proper hygienic guidelines for handling lead & components 
· Practical Exercises
- Set up & operate reloading equipment 
- Reload a metallic cartridge 
Necessary Equipment List:
- Above All...An Open Mind 
- Pen and paper 

 
                    
