Hand Loading Course (2-day)
Start Date:

Saturday 08 August

2026

NRA Member £207.00, U25 £123.00 / Non-NRA Member £234.00, U25 £140.00
Bookings Open:
Saturday 08 November 2025 at 08:30
Entry Deadline:
Monday 03 August 2026 at 23:30
Venue:
National Shooting Centre, Bisley

Contact Information:

For more information,please contact Training@nra.org.uk

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ABOUT THE COURSE

The NRA Hand loading course is designed to familiarise the student with the basics of reloading metallic cartridges, with an emphasis on safety. It will run over 2 consecutive days and involve practical hands on reloading and testing.

 

Amongst the topics covered will be:

  •          legal and safety
  •          the reloading process
  •          equipment required
  •          accurate measurement

 

At the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand the fundamental safety issues concerned with reloading
  • Understand the information contained in recognised reloading manuals
  • Understand the basic theory of how components come together
  • Have the ability to recognise warning signs from ammunition/firearms
  • Understand the legal requirements and constraints of reloading
  • Get a certificate endorsed by the NRA, issued upon completion of the course
  • Be able to select reloading components and equipment safely and with confidence
  • Have the knowledge and confidence to assemble ammunition based on safe practices

 

This is a two-day course, each day running from 0830 - 1700. It is mainly classroom based, with some practical on-range work on day 2.

Joining instructions with info on timings and location will be sent out around 2 weeks before the course date. 

 

UNDER 25

If you are under 25, you can attend the course at a discounted price. Please note, the under 25 discount will be applied automatically at the final checkout screen when booking. If the discount does not appear, please continue with your booking but select to pay by BACS/ Cheque at the checkout. Then contact a member of the Training team at Training@nra.org.uk to inform them of the issue and they can provide details for you to make payment for the correct amount. 

 

PREPARATION

There is no advance preparation required for this course.

 

BEFORE APPLYING, PLEASE NOTE

This course will focus on hand loading .308 /7.62 calibre only. You can bring your own .308 firearm and may (subject to inspection beforehand) get the opportunity to measure and use it. You must inform us in advance if you intend to bring your own firearm.

 

Security of your own kit during the weekend will be your responsibility.

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COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you need to cancel/ rebook:

Cancellation/re-booking within 5 working days of the course will incur a cancellation charge. See charges below.

  •  5 — 4 working days' notice: will incur a £20 fee
  •  3 — 2 working days' notice: will incur a £50 fee
  •  24 hours' notice/ No show: no refund given

If the NRA needs to cancel a course:

All courses hold the possibility of being cancelled if they do not reach the minimum number of attendees. If this happens, we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible. You will be given the option to transfer over to a new date, or to receive a full refund for the course. 

Please note, any non-refundable accommodation booked by you is done so at your own risk. The cost of this will not be reimbursed by the NRA should a course need to be cancelled.