I reload for most of my center-fires so the shortage didn't bother me much. As soon as I get a three pound coffee can of empties, they get reloaded ASAP.
Brings back good memories - when I was young a couple of my uncles were either shooting or reloading 5-6 nights a week, and every so often they'd give me one of those big old coffee cans full of "seconds" in .38 or .45 ACP to go shoot up. Frosted lead, etc, mostly .45's, and they were always loaded right.
I had a steady hand, young eyes and lots of free ammo. And I was passionate about shooting so I always strove to shoot better. I became a good shot soon enough all because of the practice I got with their generosity. Life was good!
