Thread: To reload or not reload?

Greetings,
There was a time, long long ago, when load development for some included opening the manual, selecting a middle load (halfway between start and max), loading a batch, checking your zero and going hunting. Some say this method still exists. I hope so. @Oldbloke is right, no Lee Loaders in the 6.5 Creedmoor. There is however a small hand press that would do nicely for seating projectiles, It would also do for neck sizing but could raise blisters full length sizing.
The question you need to ask yourself is am I considering handloading just to possibly save some money or does the idea of a more or less uninterrupted supply of carefully crafted ammo the driving force. Only you can answer this.
One part of the advice that I take issue with is the use of various alternatives to decent case lube. You may get away with this with the more tapered cases but with the less tapered, including the Creedmoor, a stuck case is likely. Very early on I used linseed oil as suggested by the shop I got my press from. This ended abruptly when my first .308 case stuck in the die. A friend had pretty much the same experience.
Regards Grandpamac.