Time marches on

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   My first gun was a well used  single hammer type 12 ga break action stevens.  Hunted everything with from tree rats to deer.
Soon after I got it, I found guns were willing to pay for reloaded shotgun shells; so with my skimpy 15 year old savings bought a shotshell reloading press in 1960.  What brought this to my mind, was thaat looks like my old press in e-bay.

It was/is a Dietmeier 100.  I gave it to a young guy about 30 years ago; in prestine condition.

Dietmeier originaly designed these things then sold out to Bair which sold out to Pacific and eventually designs were sold  to Hornady.   Good single stage press; best for paper; but can be used with a crimp starter with plastic cases..

Time marches on.  thought of bying it back...but it would just sit and rust more.   Hope some one buys it with more respect than the fellow I gave it to. 

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BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Status: Offline Points: 9779	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Time marches on Posted: 27 October 2019 at 09:53
	My first gun was a well used single hammer type 12 ga break action stevens. Hunted everything with from tree rats to deer. Soon after I got it, I found guns were willing to pay for reloaded shotgun shells; so with my skimpy 15 year old savings bought a shotshell reloading press in 1960. What brought this to my mind, was thaat looks like my old press in e-bay. It was/is a Dietmeier 100. I gave it to a young guy about 30 years ago; in prestine condition. Dietmeier originaly designed these things then sold out to Bair which sold out to Pacific and eventually designs were sold to Hornady. Good single stage press; best for paper; but can be used with a crimp starter with plastic cases.. Time marches on. thought of bying it back...but it would just sit and rust more. Hope some one buys it with more respect than the fellow I gave it to.

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5456	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 October 2019 at 23:32
	Great story Bear. I've had that happen too. I gave something to a young guy that meant a lot to me. It didn't mean much to him. Lesson learned. Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

BEAR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 07 September 2013 Status: Offline Points: 9779	Post Options Post Reply Quote BEAR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 October 2019 at 06:36
	Yea, tough to know folks. This guy, left his wife and 2 small kids; ran off and married a woman worth over 100 million!!

jsgbearpaws1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby Joined: 02 March 2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2418	Post Options Post Reply Quote jsgbearpaws1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 October 2019 at 11:56
	So what your saying is, he buys his ammo preloaded now?
	...oh yeah! thats gonna hurt!

Wing master Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Administrator AKA StraightShooter Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5456	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wing master Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 October 2019 at 18:35
	Jsg, LOL Wing master
	I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.