What did you start with, and when?

I started in about 1980, with a Lee Loader and a scale, making 30-06 ammo for a rifle I bought (no kidding) at the J C Penney outlet store in Sparks, NV. The neighbor who was giving me advice was sure that hollow points were the way to go, but had no idea why one of his bullets blew up on impact, removing a good piece of deer hide without penetrating.

Be not weary in well doing.