Blog Author: Jim Petersen

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Location: I live near Veyo, Utah, a small town in the southwest corner of the state.

Occupation: Retired Airline Pilot

Military Experience: I was a Captain in the United States Air Force. I flew the F-4 Phantom operationally. I served my last 18 months in the service as an instructor pilot in the AT-38 Talon.

Recent Employment: I work seasonally in wild fire management. I also work for a local resort as a hiking guide.

Interests: Family is my highest priority. I am obviously interested in shooting and reloading. I enjoy camping and hiking, ATV touring, motorcycle riding, and desert exploring. I volunteer at church. I serve as a volunteer fire fighter for my community. I have served in my political party. I volunteer for the National Park Service.

This is a personal blog about reloading, or handloading, bullet casting and shooting. I am not an expert, only a hobbyist that enjoys what I do. I hope my experiences will spark an interest or rekindle your interest in reloading. I will answer questions about pertinent topics. I will not “blow smoke.” If I don't know, I will say so. I may have guidance about where you can go to get an authoritative answer. I will share that with you if I am able.

Welcome aboard!