View Full Version : What did you do in the reloading room today?
Pages :
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
[
10]
11
12
13
14
15
16
trlcavscout
02-15-2015, 22:10
I loaded some mild 44 mag, 240gr around 1100fps for some fun this week. Then I loaded some 240's at 1300fps to start getting ready for my wyoming hunts this year. Picked up a 4 5/8" super blackhawk Friday to start playing with.
i am about half way through my HS6 powder stash, I need to find some H110 if anyone see's some up north.
Zombie Steve
02-15-2015, 22:32
I... uh... tumbled 40 pieces of .308 brass today.
I ended up getting 220 odd pieces of .308 all prepped and primed and ready for some load dev.
170 PPU
43 LC
7 FC
Slapps74
02-15-2015, 23:20
Finished cleaning all of my 45 and 10mm brass and got about half way thru my 40 brass.
Sorted most of the way through a bucket of brass I was very graciously given by another member. I've gotten at least 700 .223 cases, probably 500 9mm, maybe 200 .45 cal, about 60 .308, 100ish .40 cal, and some various other stuff. Very thankful for the gift.
Item will arrive Tuesday in a big brown truck. I'd be glad to borrow the swager until I get one. I might stop by Elk Bomb today if I have time, I'm going to call first though they have interesting hours of operation.
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2015, 09:55
Item will arrive Tuesday in a big brown truck. I'd be glad to borrow the swager until I get one. I might stop by Elk Bomb today if I have time, I'm going to call first though they have interesting hours of operation.
Noon - 6 M-F 9-5? Sat. Think it's liek that to work around the kids school schedule.
I checked out their website, no mention of Dillon, and the only swager was the RCBS one. Ordered one from Grafs. Sometimes I have a bit of time while I'm cruising up and down I-25, but Milliken is a bit too far off the highway.
Slapps74
02-16-2015, 21:22
Sounds like I may be a little late but I saw one at the Reloading Zone it Wheatridge.
TheBelly
02-16-2015, 22:47
I got the new high capacity tumbler fired up. I was able to tumble several hundred pieces of .260 brass at a time. I just left it in the garage going most of the day today. The cases came out all pretty and shiny and it was lovely.
I also got my dies re-setup. It turns out that mine got moved, so I was bumping the shoulders back almost .020" !!!!!!!
I loaded up 20 rounds of 9mm to find a load. Problem was that I couldn't get a consistent charge weight two times in a row. I loaded 20 rounds, but must have measured over 100 loads. It took me hours. Everything seemed to be going wrong. There was moisture of some kind in the flaring die, so then powder would stick to the case. Then when I stopped flaring right before powder charge, the bullets weren't sitting in the cases correctly. Sometimes you have to just stop and come back another day. I just wish I made that decision several hours ago. What a waste of a night.
DenverGP
02-18-2015, 00:22
hours[/I]. Everything seemed to be going wrong. There was moisture of some kind in the flaring die, so then powder would stick to the case. Then when I stopped flaring right before powder charge, the bullets weren't sitting in the cases correctly. Sometimes you have to just stop and come back another day. I just wish I made that decision several hours ago. What a waste of a night.
I've had a couple times like that in my short time reloading. I figured out after the second one that just like I need to clean my guns after a certain amount of usage, I should be cleaning my reloading press and dies the same way.
Now you have me wondering about cleaning my dies. I only put clean brass in them, and have not had this issue before. I'm wondering if the temperature swings in the garage might have been causing moisture to build. How do you go about cleaning your dies, and when you clean them, do you have to reset them each time?
DenverGP
02-18-2015, 02:15
I've only cleaned them once when I first got them, and once after a couple thousand rounds. I took the decapping parts out of the sizing die, blasted it with some cleaner, put a drop of oil on and then wiped the parts down and reassembled. Same basic thing with my bullet seating die and crimp die. For the charging/flaring die, I disassembled, cleaned it, but didn't put any kind of lube inside it. Yes, I had to reset everything afterwards.
I use the lee auto-disc powder measure, and I do remove the riser and measure every session or two and just wipe them down and run a barrel mop thru them.
I'm pretty new at reloading, so this is probably overkill, but I did notice the sizing die and charging die ran smoother/easier after doing this. Also, i'm using a cheap lee turret press, so it might benefit more from this than a higher end press would.
The auto-disc measure also benefited from a "fluff and buff", cleaning up rough casting areas, oiling up the lever, etc.
You know, now that you mention it, I've done all my previous reloading with .40 dies, and this is the first I've used the 9mm dies. I wonder if I shouldn't clean them to start. Good info, thanks.
Ummmm....... Yes [oops]
You know, now that you mention it, I've done all my previous reloading with .40 dies, and this is the first I've used the 9mm dies. I wonder if I shouldn't clean them to start. Good info, thanks.
I disassemble and wipe down all my new dies. Some have had machining oil on the inside and outside.
Loaded 1500 rounds of Xtreme bullets 55 FMJs for the first few matches and some practice.
TheBelly
02-18-2015, 09:29
You know, now that you mention it, I've done all my previous reloading with .40 dies, and this is the first I've used the 9mm dies. I wonder if I shouldn't clean them to start. Good info, thanks.
Hornady makes a die cleaner. I use it on my 9mm and .223 dies for the Lee Progressive presses. I always disassemble and clean the dies before the first use and then every thousand or so, just to remove any crud that may accumulate. I know that cleaning that often might be overkill, but I only reload about 1500-2k per month these days.
Slapps74
02-21-2015, 19:33
Added an Inline Fabrication mount to the 650 and to my surprise it made a difference. Very glad I did it.
Bent a Dillon decap rod, Resized, deprimed, swaged, trimmed 4,000 pieces of 223. Kids are sorting. Finished tumbling.
trlcavscout
02-21-2015, 21:50
Prepped and loaded some more 44 mag. Really starting to hate these Ruger mini grips.
I looked at it.. Thought about prepping some brass. Played xbox instead.
Zombie Steve
02-22-2015, 08:34
Started making a new hunting knife.
It's been since October since I loaded a round of precision rifle ammo. I cleaned all my .260 brass and then stared at it trying to remember what to do next. Good thing I take notes.
It's all sized now, and today I finally get to use my new Giraud trimmer the way it was intended to be used. Due to some stupidity on my part, the last times I've used it have all been less than ideal. I'm looking forward to cranking through 200 pieces in less than 30 minutes.
bobbyfairbanks
02-22-2015, 08:57
I started cerakoting!
Messed around with a loaner Dillon super swager, need to get it figured out before mine arrives on Tuesday. Looking at the swager part, it's cylindrical, then flared. I assume it's the flare that actually swages the brass, so the depth of swage is critical. When swaging mixed brass, isn't there a "general" depth that will do the trick? i.e. far enough for this brass but not too far for this brass, something like that. As usual, internet video advice is all over the map on this.
Loaded more .223, 69s and 77s, 500 of each.
Great-Kazoo
02-22-2015, 09:30
It's been since October since I loaded a round of precision rifle ammo. I cleaned all my .260 brass and then stared at it trying to remember what to do next. Good thing I take notes.
It's all sized now, and today I finally get to use my new Giraud trimmer the way it was intended to be used. Due to some stupidity on my part, the last times I've used it have all been less than ideal. I'm looking forward to cranking through 200 pieces in less than 30 minutes.
I set the giraud in front of me with bucket under it. Put brass in 2 containers (L & R) side. This way you are going from one side to the other keeping the brass in play. Wear nitrile or latex gloves when trimming, beside keeping your hands clean, it makes it easier to hold the brass. 200 pcs will be a breeze.
Ah, love the Giraud. 200 rounds in 40 minutes including set up and clean up.
gnihcraes
02-22-2015, 18:21
total 500...
56801
I prepped about 1000 rounds of 556.... but more importantly I came to a realization.
I want a 1050.
No. I'm buying a 1050.
Fuck it. There the 1050 is bought.
Soooooo.. anyone want a 650 with all the trimmings in 223 and 308 with a super swager and dillon trimmer. I'll have an ad up in the for sale section in a few.
Colorancher
02-22-2015, 19:03
asmo... I am interested in the 650. PM me with details and price.
asmo... I am interested in the 650. PM me with details and price.
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/146975-Dillon-650-with-all-the-goodies-for-sale-(Swager-Trimmer-carbide-dies-etc)
I want a 1050.
No. I'm buying a 1050.
Welcome to the Dark Side. We have cookies and 1050s.
HoneyBadger
02-22-2015, 23:15
Loaded 1500 rounds of Xtreme bullets 55 FMJs for the first few matches and some practice.
What is the best accuracy you've seen with those bullets? I'm having a hard time getting them under about 1.5 MOA.
What is the best accuracy you've seen with those bullets? I'm having a hard time getting them under about 1.5 MOA.
That is about where I am at for 5 shot groups at 100. I only use them out to 200 then I go to 69s.
HoneyBadger
02-23-2015, 08:53
That is about where I am at for 5 shot groups at 100. I only use them out to 200 then I go to 69s.
Okay, thanks. I wanted a sanity check. I'm still pretty new to reloading and thought I must be just messing up one of the variables.
Nope, bulk 55s are typically 1-2MOA. I can take the exact same load with Win, Xtreme, even Hornady 55 FMJs and replace the bullet with a Nosler BT and cut the group size in half or better.
HoneyBadger
02-23-2015, 09:50
Nope, bulk 55s are typically 1-2MOA. I can take the exact same load with Win, Xtreme, even Hornady 55 FMJs and replace the bullet with a Nosler BT and cut the group size in half or better.
Thanks! [Beer]
XC700116
02-23-2015, 10:23
Nope, bulk 55s are typically 1-2MOA. I can take the exact same load with Win, Xtreme, even Hornady 55 FMJs and replace the bullet with a Nosler BT and cut the group size in half or better.
I'll second that, I've run the same test with 55gr FMJ's and 55gr V-max and had pretty much the same results.
Good to know. I do have a bunch of old SMK's in stock though. What's the shelf life on an SMK?
Zombie Steve
02-23-2015, 21:42
It's longer than a head of lettuce.
What's the shelf life on an SMK?
...longer than any of us will live...
Great-Kazoo
02-24-2015, 13:34
Loaded 250 Nosler 55gr varmints using benchmark. First time using the NV's. Impressed with their OAL consistency.
sellersm
02-24-2015, 14:47
Nosler is good stuff! My favorite bullet manufacturer...
We talkin' Romaine, Bib, or what?
Seriously, tonight, I set up my newly arrived Dillon Super Swager on the bench, oh, wait, Fed Ex changed the delivery date from today, to tomorrow. Never mind. Fedex just put the "common" in common carrier.
It's longer than a head of lettuce.
Loaded up 200 rounds of Barnes 110 gn TSX solids in 300 Whisper for Texas pig hunting. About 19-20 gns of H-110 pushing them as fast as they can.
About half way done resizing 500 85 gn .312 Hornady XTPs down to .3085 for use in 30 Carbine and 300 Whisper. Might finish up the other half tonight.
Slapps74
02-26-2015, 23:48
Loaded 500 rounds of 40 s&w and 250 380. My largest batches yet
I got the new swager set up. And I "semi-auto-ed" it. Sweeet. I also mostly ran out of powder. Now I have a "little bit" of RL15, 748, and N135. Also running out of .224 bullets.
Update, I got two pounds of N135 today to get me through, and 200 Hornady 55gr V-max. That gives me some buffer to keep stopping by all the shops between Ft. Collins and Colorado Springs.
Somewhere, in this huge world, there is an 8lb jug of 748. I will find it.
I got the new swager set up. And I "semi-auto-ed" it. Sweeet. I also mostly ran out of powder. Now I have a "little bit" of RL15, 748, and N135. Also running out of .224 bullets.
Update, I got two pounds of N135 today to get me through, and 200 Hornady 55gr V-max. That gives me some buffer to keep stopping by all the shops between Ft. Collins and Colorado Springs.
Somewhere, in this huge world, there is an 8lb jug of 748. I will find it.
I have some 748. Not 8lbs mind you, but a couple 2-3 and they'e only for trade for the same of aa1680 at this time. :D
aa1680, what's that good for, maybe I'll look for some of that...I realize I'm in a special place that allows me to cruise I-25 all day...
Great-Kazoo
03-03-2015, 03:27
I got the new swager set up. And I "semi-auto-ed" it. Sweeet. I also mostly ran out of powder. Now I have a "little bit" of RL15, 748, and N135. Also running out of .224 bullets.
Update, I got two pounds of N135 today to get me through, and 200 Hornady 55gr V-max. That gives me some buffer to keep stopping by all the shops between Ft. Collins and Colorado Springs.
Somewhere, in this huge world, there is an 8lb jug of 748. I will find it.
Expand your options to TAC, 2230, H335 and benchmark.
I did see some Benchmark, but I'd rather have a couple of big jugs as opposed to twenty different powders in 1lb cans.
Great-Kazoo
03-03-2015, 09:50
Working on getting the 2K of noslers loaded up.
Ha!!! Scoooooooore! 8lb jug of TAC in Cheyenne at Sportsmen's Whorehouse. Picked up some more boolits too.
Wow, I totally didn't realize I said that.
"but I'd rather have a couple of big jugs"
Great-Kazoo
03-05-2015, 19:42
And done with the Nosler 55gr Varmit. Now to the Hornady's.
Dinosdeuce
03-05-2015, 19:56
Chamfered and neck sized 300 pieces of 6x47 then primed 100 of prep for Shoot for the Green match next weekend
Cleaned the press prepped more brass.
TheBelly
03-05-2015, 21:35
Chamfered and neck sized 300 pieces of 6x47 then primed 100 of prep for Shoot for the Green match next weekend
I'll be one of your ROs... You're welcome.
Slapps74
03-05-2015, 22:14
Hung a bunch of Inline Fabrication parts on the wall.
scratchy
03-06-2015, 09:22
Got the second powder measure/PTX set up for 9mm on the LnL AP. Nice to not have to reset the powder drop fully between 9 and 40.
Put then new Inline Fab stuff on the presses. Lights and roller handle on the LNL AP, and light on the 366.
Now, for the rest of the story...new handle necessitated moving the LNL to the left some. That required that I remount my Circlelight Magnifier. You know the drill. There's no "one-step" improvements in this game.
Installed and learning the pro 2000.
Finished loading all my .357 brass. Now I have to shoot something so I can load some more.
TheBelly
04-20-2015, 09:14
tumbled and sorted a bunch of brass from the last couple matches. ya know, the usual....
Woke up way too early and could not get back to sleep.
So I loaded up about 400 rounds of 243 with H-1000 and 115gn DTACs.
Then decided to load up a buttload of 9x19 for revolver and machine gun fun.
Zombie Steve
04-21-2015, 12:43
Stared longingly at the bench for about 10 seconds this morning on my way out the door. This whole work thing is really digging into my man cave time...
Should be loading a few .223's tonight and I think a Yeti is coming over to cast some .44's.
Tried to clean the shithole up a little. Got shovel blisters on my tender little hands.....
Slapps74
04-21-2015, 17:54
Well, yesterday loaded up 50 test rounds of .223. Increased the powder by .5 gr every 5th round.
Great-Kazoo
04-21-2015, 19:32
Well, yesterday loaded up 50 test rounds of .223. Increased the powder by .5 gr every 5th round.
.5 ?? what was your start - finish load?
Slapps74
04-26-2015, 04:56
.5 ?? what was your start - finish load?
Started at 21 and ended at 26.
Streched the retainer spring a bit on my LNL AP so the .357 cases would stop tipping over when trying to find their way into the sizing/decapping die. It worked so well I finished loading all my cases.
Limited GM
05-01-2015, 19:40
Loaded quite a few 556 with ballistic tip noslers with from 40- 50 grain. Loaded a few hundred, don't laugh that rounds expensive, 380 with Bayou Bullets and Bullseye.
Zombie Steve
05-01-2015, 21:19
Last 5 years I've had about 1/2 pound of Blue Dot in my reloading room. I never really found a load I liked with it (compared to 2400). Decided I need to use it so I tried to load it up with the new 250 grain rnfp's I'm casting in .44. I got a pretty darn solid blaster load with 14 grains / 1,230 fps from a 4-5/8" Blackhawk a few days ago. Didn't set any records for speed, but I had 4/6 rounds hitting the same hole at 15 yards. With the state of pistol powder, 250 rounds is 250 rounds. Loaded up the rest tonight. We'll see how they do at 100 and 200 yards next week.
Slapps74
05-02-2015, 01:23
Cleaned the place up to get it ready for the new safe tomorrow.
Husker95
05-02-2015, 17:15
Poured my last 3/4 pound of Unobtanium (aka, Hodgdon Clays) into the hopper of my 550 to load some .45 ACP. Clays is the best 45 ACP fuel I have ever found. Sad day.....
Set up the rl1050. Jamie likes. Now I know how to take it apart and put it back together.
Cleaned the place up to get it ready for the new safe tomorrow.
If you're doing it right, you already have outgrown this safe. And now you need one even larger, both in depth, and girth. Don't be dismayed, I've recently re-allocated space in my safes, and can help you with these space considerations.
Limited GM
05-02-2015, 19:07
Bought a used Square Deal and made a list for the seller of missing parts. Finished off loading most a 30 cal can of 380. Searched the safe to see what I can sell to free up space. Tumbling brass as I type.
Goodburbon
05-02-2015, 20:10
150 rds of .223
Prepped a few hundred .40
Sized and deprimed another 100 9mm
Started playing with some .308 AMAX.
Why does RCBS use set screws that don't set, give you an Allen wrench softer than the set screws that do set, and why is my .30 trimmer pilot not fitting in brass that's been sized, deprimed and loads just fine!?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Goodburbon
05-02-2015, 20:11
Oh, and I'm using solar power for my tumbler!
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Zombie Steve
05-02-2015, 22:21
150 rds of .223
Prepped a few hundred .40
Sized and deprimed another 100 9mm
Started playing with some .308 AMAX.
Why does RCBS use set screws that don't set, give you an Allen wrench softer than the set screws that do set, and why is my .30 trimmer pilot not fitting in brass that's been sized, deprimed and loads just fine!?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Not sure I can help you with the trimmer pilot without seeing it, but for the RCBS dies, take out the set screw, drop in a piece of lead shot and put the set screw back in. Mashes up nicely, and helps things stay put.
Loaded up a bucket of 9x19. Didn't take long.
gJRpwi_iGco
Yesterday: Called Giraud for the 6th time in 2 weeks. Trying to fucking buy something. Fuckers don't ever answer their phone.
Tempted to just buy the Dillon trimmer since I can get on a damn website and just buy it vs. fucking with some company who apparently doesn't want to sell me something.
Slapps74
05-04-2015, 01:09
If you're doing it right, you already have outgrown this safe. And now you need one even larger, both in depth, and girth. Don't be dismayed, I've recently re-allocated space in my safes, and can help you with these space considerations.
Ha! Everything fit!
57863
Ha! Everything fit!
57863
Oooo, babe-in-a-box! I want one!
Today (well, Sunday), I did my first successful bullet casting! Cranked out 200 230gr .45 RN boolits. What fun! I've created a monster, I'm afraid. Was actually in the garage though, not the reloading room.
eneranch
05-04-2015, 04:37
The Wife bought a used LC9s yesterday at the Gun Show; cranked out the last of the 9mm components so she has something to practice with, 103 rounds was it. Ordered some Hornady HAPs online, now to find some powder.
Slapps74
05-04-2015, 20:29
Loaded up 400 rounds of 9mm. Now im out of bulltes so looking to order more 9mm. I guess I could load some 10mm........
Great-Kazoo
05-04-2015, 21:06
Now that the 45 carbine is running and a 1911 finally got road tested. Time to do a run of some 230's.
Added a pro 2000.��
57938
What is the butane torch used for?
Added a pro 2000.��
57938
Slapps74
05-06-2015, 15:58
Annealing cases I bet.
What is the butane torch used for?
Well how do you check to make sure the powder is fresh?
General stuff.. Haha I was just looking for that the other day but couldn't find it.
Great-Kazoo
05-06-2015, 19:01
Well how do you check to make sure the powder is fresh?
Use a match. With the torch as you peer in to the canister, one runs the chance of catching their hair on fire. Using a match once lit dropped in to the canister. I know exactly how much powder i Had.
Delfuego
05-08-2015, 08:14
Loaded up 450 rounds of 260 & 100 of 6BR. I moving and losing my reloading bench for the foreseeable future...
I powdered and seated bullets on 150 rounds of precision 223 while watching The Sopranos with my wife.
Great-Kazoo
05-08-2015, 15:12
I powdered and seated bullets on 150 rounds of precision 223 while watching The Sopranos with my wife.
you're fukin kiddin me Right?
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=JN.ghVBduF8Gw1%2ftg5HXEb0EA&pid=15.1&P=0
What??? No fukin zitti???
Seriously, I finally got busy making some 12ga ammo for the upcoming PITA state shoot.
Zombie Steve
05-09-2015, 16:36
Sorting and tumbling brass this morning from my Montana trip... but tomorrow morning I NEED to do some casting. I have 9 .44 caliber bullets at my house. Nine bullets. Shameful.
I'm disappointed in you, Stevie Boy.
I loaded another 100 rounds of precision.223 in the background while processing some .260 brass and other shop chores.
No fuckin' Sopranos though, my kids were in the shop.
Zombie Steve
05-09-2015, 17:23
Sorry to let you down, Tim. What can I say... shooting steel at 100 and 200 yards with a revolver is sort of addictive. Which reminds me... I should cast some .44's. [Coffee]
DenverGP
05-09-2015, 18:54
Wife took some friends to the range, burned up a bit of ammo, so had to replenish the stockpile.
Loaded up 200 rounds of 230gr 45acp, 300 rounds of 124gr FP 9mm, and prepped cases for 250 223.
Supplies are running low, cracked open my last 1lb bottle of CFE Pistol, and 100 small pistol primers left. I'll pick up some primers locally, but need to hope I can spot some CFE pistol in stock online this week.
Great-Kazoo
05-09-2015, 19:40
Wife took some friends to the range, burned up a bit of ammo, so had to replenish the stockpile.
Loaded up 200 rounds of 230gr 45acp, 300 rounds of 124gr FP 9mm, and prepped cases for 250 223.
Supplies are running low, cracked open my last 1lb bottle of CFE Pistol, and 100 small pistol primers left. I'll pick up some primers locally, but need to hope I can spot some CFE pistol in stock online this week.
I grabbed the last keg of CFE P from elk bomb the other day. Need to dig out some more 38 spl brass. Have 500 158 gr lswc sitting here.
Wife took some friends to the range, burned up a bit of ammo, so had to replenish the stockpile.
Loaded up 200 rounds of 230gr 45acp, 300 rounds of 124gr FP 9mm, and prepped cases for 250 223.
Supplies are running low, cracked open my last 1lb bottle of CFE Pistol, and 100 small pistol primers left. I'll pick up some primers locally, but need to hope I can spot some CFE pistol in stock online this week.
Check Recobs, I just heard they have CFE in stock.
Zombie Steve
05-10-2015, 10:12
Ok... I feel a little better.
https://scontent-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10982453_953818191336895_5389432733783894685_n.jpg ?oh=eed50a45786a7e617ba5a6e2efe4ed41&oe=560A00B7
DenverGP
05-10-2015, 11:14
Check Recobs, I just heard they have CFE in stock.
None there now, but ty for the tip. I'll keep an eye on them.
scratchy
05-10-2015, 16:24
Disassembled the reload room today. Basement flooded, had to tear out the laminate flooring. It'll get put back as soon as the water stops.
Taught a friend to load for precision. Oddly, he started with a progressive. Unsurprisingly, he doesn't know much yet
Taught a friend to load for precision. Oddly, he started with a progressive. Unsurprisingly, he doesn't know much yet
But you were gentle with me and I appreciate that.
Great-Kazoo
05-10-2015, 20:00
But you were gentle with me and I appreciate that.
You "guys" need some privacy?
500 rounds of bolwling pin rounds for Bristlecone's (http://www.bristleconeshooting.com/) bowling pin shoot tomorrow night.
O2
DenverGP
05-10-2015, 21:39
whats your load for bowling pins? I tried to get into tomorrows shoot, but it was full, i'll shoot for next week.
Big John
05-11-2015, 04:50
I loaded about 250 rounds of 300blk subs. Then I was abducted by an alien and forced to load another 500+ rounds of 9mm in his mother ship. Both required some press/powder adjustment and I was flat wore out when done.
whats your load for bowling pins? I tried to get into tomorrows shoot, but it was full, i'll shoot for next week.
Never believe any reloading data you get from the web, use at your own risk, blah, blah, blah... :)
4.6gr of 231 behind a Colorado Cast (http://www.sanjuanrange.com/ccbp14.pdf) 255gr SWC sized .452 with an OAL of 1.182"*
It saunters out of the barrel at a leisurely 800 fps. After your last shot be sure to wait long enough before you walk downrange to assure you don't catch one in the back.
Not all 1911s will digest this round - it's a .45LC bullet complete with crimping groove (which you don't use, of course) which makes it very, very blunt and short.
The broad, flat nose and SWC shoulder of the bullet bites into the pin better than a round nose, giving you slightly better performance on less-than-perfect shots and the bullet's mass carries pins off the table with authority.
I used to do a lot of pin shooting back in the late 80s, early 90s. Haven't done any since then because all the matches disappeared. So when I heard about Bristlecone, I signed up immediately, found that I had an unopened box of Paul's bullets that were at least 20 years old and started cranking them out.
Finished chamber checking them all last night.
I haven't shot a bowling pin match since the 90s and haven't practiced since then, but the older I get, the better I used to be so I'm sure I'll dominate the match (cough, cough). :)
O2
*1.182" in theory. My Dillon seat die doesn't appear to like the big, flat nose of the bullet and the rounds are all over the place in terms of OAL. I can't use the SWC seat because the bullet's nose to to large to fit in its recess, so I have to flip it over and use the RN seat, which makes the seating depth extremely variable. I'll have to call Dillon and see if they have a .45LC bullet seat insert that might fit this bullet.
If anyone is at the match tonight, look for this shirt and say hi!
58140
I loaded about 250 rounds of 300blk subs. Then I was abducted by an alien and forced to load another 500+ rounds of 9mm in his mother ship. Both required some press/powder adjustment and I was flat wore out when done.
Was as all the probing really necessary though?
I powdered and seated bullets on 150 rounds of precision 223 while watching The Sopranos with my wife.
An old, old joke from a friend of mine:
"The best thing about watching a small TV on your reloading bench is that the top of the TV gives you a place to put your drink and ashtray..."
Of course that was from the days of tube TVs when you had some real estate on top of them.
O2
Still funny as heck, though!
BTW, my reloading day was spent cranking out 12ga. Decided it was time to get into my #8 shot stash.
A CMC shirt? Wow. Your like, old.
A CMC shirt? Wow. Your like, old.
Only the shirt's old. I'm in denial.
O2
Zombie Steve
05-11-2015, 08:36
Ain't done a pin match in a long time. Gonna have to look that up.
NFATrustGuy
05-11-2015, 09:45
I've been prepping 9mm brass.
I'm a bit OCD re: brass prep. I de-primed everything and then tumbled in stainless. Oooooh. Shiny!
I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of Reloader's Anonymous group I should join. I keep buying reloading supplies. I just can't help myself. I thought I was running low on 9mm so I bought some more a few weeks ago… While prepping the latest batch of 2000+, I discovered another stash of at least 3000 pieces I forgot I even owned! The worst part is that I think I'm down to a pound of TiteGroup so I can't go much further than prepping everything.
Time to go shooting, I guess. [AR15]
Zombie Steve
05-11-2015, 13:23
I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of Reloader's Anonymous group I should join.
You're here. Welcome.
NFATrustGuy
05-11-2015, 19:10
You're here. Welcome.
I just weighed/counted... I have somewhere in excess of 10,000 pieces of deprimed and stainless tumbled 9mm brass ready to reload. If I try to buy more 9mm brass from any of you... somebody please stop me!
Time for me to start building up my stash of 40 S&W. [Eek2]
I just weighed/counted... I have somewhere in excess of 10,000 pieces of deprimed and stainless tumbled 9mm brass ready to reload. If I try to buy more 9mm brass from any of you... somebody please stop me!
Time for me to start building up my stash of 40 S&W. [Eek2]
Wait...clear this up for us..
Are you Bragging or Complaining?
:snicker: :snicker:
Great-Kazoo
05-11-2015, 20:05
I just weighed/counted... I have somewhere in excess of 10,000 pieces of deprimed and stainless tumbled 9mm brass ready to reload. If I try to buy more 9mm brass from any of you... somebody please stop me!
Time for me to start building up my stash of 40 S&W. [Eek2]
That's it ? I do have some fortay 1x around here, somewhere.
Wait...clear this up for us..
Are you Bragging or Complaining?
:snicker: :snicker:
Exactly! I wish I had that much brass to clean. I have okay amount of 223 but not enough 9mm
zimagold
05-11-2015, 21:32
Loaded 2k of practice 223 on the new to me progressive. Finished off an 8lb of H335.
6,000 once fired 9mm cases get delivered tomorrow. Next project for the progressive.
Found some good loads for Promo in .38 Spl and .45 ACP. Pretty soft shooting loads especially the .38 out of a carbine.
It's nice having a backup powder till Power Pistol shows up again.
Limited GM
05-11-2015, 22:14
I've been prepping 9mm brass.
I'm a bit OCD re: brass prep. I de-primed everything and then tumbled in stainless. Oooooh. Shiny!
I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of Reloader's Anonymous group I should join. I keep buying reloading supplies. I just can't help myself. I thought I was running low on 9mm so I bought some more a few weeks ago… While prepping the latest batch of 2000+, I discovered another stash of at least 3000 pieces I forgot I even owned! The worst part is that I think I'm down to a pound of TiteGroup so I can't go much further than prepping everything.
Time to go shooting, I guess. [AR15]
Need to swap some 9mm for some 40? Ya know where I stays at.
Great-Kazoo
05-11-2015, 22:41
Found some good loads for Promo in .38 Spl and .45 ACP. Pretty soft shooting loads especially the .38 out of a carbine.
It's nice having a backup powder till Power Pistol shows up again.
I picked up a keg of CFE Pistol. Got worried, i'm down to the last 2 kegs of TG. Based on current availability , combined with a potential HRC nomination(based on the lackluster R field) we're not planning on being on any Back Order list.
Big John
05-12-2015, 04:01
Was as all the probing really necessary though?No. Enjoyable none the less[Eek3]
Slapps74
05-12-2015, 22:25
Loaded up some 155gn 10mm test loads with 9.0gn's of Silhouette. Need some rounds for the IDPA shoot this weekend.
Slapps74
05-12-2015, 22:54
I've been prepping 9mm brass.
I'm a bit OCD re: brass prep. I de-primed everything and then tumbled in stainless. Oooooh. Shiny!
I'm starting to wonder if there's some sort of Reloader's Anonymous group I should join. I keep buying reloading supplies. I just can't help myself. I thought I was running low on 9mm so I bought some more a few weeks ago… While prepping the latest batch of 2000+, I discovered another stash of at least 3000 pieces I forgot I even owned! The worst part is that I think I'm down to a pound of TiteGroup so I can't go much further than prepping everything.
Time to go shooting, I guess. [AR15]
Pretty sure The Reloading Zone has TiteGroup in stock. Give Mike a call. If my holster from Long's Shadow shows up I will check.
You don't realize how much reloading crap you have till you have to move it all. Currently packing everything up Dillon is back in its box. Will have to set up my reloading room again here in the next month. What sucks more is when I go shooting right now I don't want to pick up my brass, cause I know I'm going to have to move it in about two weeks. [facepalm]
Slapps74
05-15-2015, 00:48
Load up 350 rounds of 10mm for the IDPA shoot on Sunday!
Dinosdeuce
05-17-2015, 21:07
Prepped and loaded 300 rounds of 6x47 for the cup this coming week.
Prepped and loaded 300 rounds of 6x47 for the cup this coming week.
Prepped/loaded 300rds of 6.5x47 for the circus.
TheBelly
05-18-2015, 06:03
Prepped/loaded 300rds of 6.5x47 for the circus.
prepped and loaded 300 rounds of .260 for nostalgia reasons.
I don't even think I own a 260 or 6.5 anything right now. Not sure.
I do have a Bartlien 6.5mm blank on the shelf, but I have yet to push a reamer in it. Most likely 6.5 SAUM or 260 Ackley 30'.
hghclsswhitetrsh
05-18-2015, 07:59
Hoser - who do you recommend for reaming/building a unique caliber? I have all the components to build out a custom 6mm(something either 6x45 ackley or something else).
Zombie Steve
05-18-2015, 07:59
Sized a bunch of boolits, loaded a bunch of boolits.
TheBelly
05-18-2015, 08:31
I do have a Bartlien 6.5mm blank on the shelf, but I have yet to push a reamer in it. Most likely 6.5 SAUM or 260 Ackley 30'.
6.5x47Lapua because a .260 with a 30* shoulder is AKA a 6.5 competition match, right?
Ranger353
05-18-2015, 13:11
Decapped and resized 200 cases of .38SPL. Now ready for a sonic bath and a tumble in some cob.
More 12ga. Gonna be doing a lot of that for a while.
6.5x47Lapua because a .260 with a 30* shoulder is AKA a 6.5 competition match, right?
Yup. 6.5 CM is what I am thinking. In a gas gun I bet the 6.5 Creedmore would be good. But I am so happy with my 6 Grendel I don't think I will every shoot anything out of an AR-10 other than 308.
Hoser - who do you recommend for reaming/building a unique caliber? I have all the components to build out a custom 6mm(something either 6x45 ackley or something else).
Gas gun or bolt gun? Send me a PM.
TheBelly
05-18-2015, 20:33
Yup. 6.5 CM is what I am thinking. In a gas gun I bet the 6.5 Creedmore would be good. But I am so happy with my 6 Grendel I don't think I will every shoot anything out of an AR-10 other than 308.
I spoke with George Gardner at the Shoot For The Green match in Oklahoma a couple months ago. He was getting a 140 Hybrid to go 3120 fps in a 6.5 SAUM. I'm not sure how fast you can get a 130-140 gr going out of a 6.5CM. It'd be long enough that you might have problems in a semi. ..... 6.5 creedmoor is a solid round for a semi. I've thought about going full-R-Tard and seeing if a 6.5x47L will work in a semi. It might be too short, though.
jerrymrc
05-18-2015, 21:14
Since my 300blk shoots everything very well I have a new bullet to try. Loaded a few to see how they do. Bought a K for cheap years ago. 108 gr frangible pulls. [Flower]5837858379
Stuck in a rut alert!
Loaded another case of 12ga.
Snooze.
DenverGP
05-23-2015, 12:02
Loaded 228 rounds of 9mm, used up the last of my Xtreme 124 flat points. Loaded up a small test ladder of the RMR 124 flat points. The cone portion of the bullet on the RMR is longer, so I loaded these longer, to almost round nose OAL. Ended up with the same amount of bullet seated into the case as with the 124 fp bullets.
Slapps74
05-23-2015, 17:02
Tested some new 10mm loads and found a new pet load. 155gn RNSWC with 8 gn of AA #7 seated @ 1.255. Very accurate, recoils like a 9mm and no failures to feed or eject. I think they will be great for IDPA.
XC700116
05-23-2015, 21:56
100 rounds of 6X47L so I can finish the Sniper's Hide cup tomorrow and shoot Raton Next weekend.
Limited GM
05-24-2015, 11:38
Tested some new 10mm loads and found a new pet load. 155gn RNSWC with 8 gn of AA #7 seated @ 1.255. Very accurate, recoils like a 9mm and no failures to feed or eject. I think they will be great for IDPA.
This gives me Forest Whitaker eye.
Zombie Steve
05-24-2015, 15:56
Loaded up enough to go about a dozen times around the wheel in my .357 mag, and a work up batch for a new bullet for the evil black modern sporting rifles. Unfortunately, the data I was using for my range blaster rounds before just doesn't track with this bullet (same weight). Oh well.
Slapps74
05-24-2015, 19:19
This gives me Forest Whitaker eye.
Why?
300 black brass from 223. The rt1500 runs like a champ. They're in the tumbler now.
Loaded the last of my 140 Berger hybrids for my Creedmoor. 206 rounds total. Bitter sweet.
NFATrustGuy
05-26-2015, 21:12
I tried out my new Dillon 1500 trimmer on my 650. Very cool and very fast. I've got it set up in a toolhead with a universal decapping die and the trimmer. Deprimed and trimmed 1000+ cases in no time at all. I'm starting to see how Hoser can do 1000's of pieces in a single day!
Slapps74
05-26-2015, 22:01
Did the same. Only I have the little brother 1200 on a 650 in a bolted short trim tool head. I use the Dillon decap/size die on the trim head and a universal in the tool head I use to assemble the loads.
My reloading equipment is probably the best money I have ever spent.
Could not sleep last night so I ended up processing 4,000 pcs of 9x19 brass for a friend.
Roll sized, FL resized, and swaged out the primer crimp.
Forgive the ignorance... What is 'roll sized'? I am used to the FL normal dies but this does not sound familiar.
Forgive the ignorance... What is 'roll sized'? I am used to the FL normal dies but this does not sound familiar.
https://www.ar-15.co/showthread.php?p=1880500
Ya, just saw that after I posted. Never saw that way. What are the benefits past speed in you opinion?
I have my ideas/opinions, but I will wait for Hoser and/or others with more experience than myself to answer.
I'm familiar with the process, but don't do/am not set up for it.
I look forward to the input, myself.
It sizes all the way to the base to fix glock bulges. I don't do it either.
What are the benefits past speed in you opinion?
It returns the case back to 100% new specs.
If there is any dents or dings in the case rim it irons them out. There is no other way to fix rims.
If the case was fired in an over ramped chamber or really unsupported chamber it will fix that bulge as well. Resize dies can not get low enough to fix this issue.
And yet you still do a normal FL resize?
It returns the case back to 100% new specs.
If there is any dents or dings in the case rim it irons them out. There is no other way to fix rims.
If the case was fired in an over ramped chamber or really unsupported chamber it will fix that bulge as well. Resize dies can not get low enough to fix this issue.
And yet you still do a normal FL resize?
Yup. I roll size everything and then just toss it in the case feeder and go.
Cleaned 8K pieces of 9mm brass, loaded 3K 9mm with 124HP Xtremes for match ammo. Loaded 100 6.5PCC.
200 rounds of 38 spl 148 grain LWC. Got a S&W M-14 to feed.
Great-Kazoo
06-10-2015, 19:51
200 rounds of 38 spl 148 grain LWC. Got a S&W M-14 to feed.
[LOL]just finished off another 200 of 158gr swc's > < This close to cleaning up the last 300. Looking at those Cheycast bullets, anyone use them.
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/
specifically these, as always input is always appreciated.
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/HI-TEK-SUPERCOAT-45cal-ACP-RN-230gr_p_194.html
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/HI-TEK-SUPERCOAT-38cal-RNFP-158gr_p_186.html
Put the wraps on processing a few 5 gallon buckets of 223 brass for a friend. He should be set for a while.
Also put about 400 pcs of 243 in the tumbler. Gotta get ready to load more of them up as my supply dipped a little low unexpectedly.
Installed the auto-drive on my 1050 lol. 58970
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2015, 15:13
Installed the auto-drive on my 1050 lol. 58970
1099 filled out ?
I can only get it to work for an hour or two at a time. I'm pretty sure I don't need a 1099 or workmans comp just yet.
eneranch
06-13-2015, 15:57
Today is my B-day so I am choosing to do Brass Prep tomorrow; gotta load 9mm for the Wife & more 45ACP for myself.
Dinosdeuce
06-13-2015, 17:14
deprimed and SS tumbled 350 pieces of 6x47. Gotta get ready for Quiet Riot in 2 weeks
NFATrustGuy
06-13-2015, 17:16
I can only get it to work for an hour or two at a time. I'm pretty sure I don't need a 1099 or workmans comp just yet.
Her benefits package will make her the most expensive employee you could ever imagine!
Great-Kazoo
06-13-2015, 17:21
Her benefits package will make her the most expensive employee you could ever imagine!
Especially if he offers continuing education .
[LOL]just finished off another 200 of 158gr swc's > < This close to cleaning up the last 300. Looking at those Cheycast bullets, anyone use them.
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/
specifically these, as always input is always appreciated.
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/HI-TEK-SUPERCOAT-45cal-ACP-RN-230gr_p_194.html
http://www.cheycastbullets.com/HI-TEK-SUPERCOAT-38cal-RNFP-158gr_p_186.html
Haven't done the supercoat, but have been pleased with Cheycast overall.
Cleaned 8K pieces of 9mm brass, loaded 3K 9mm with 124HP Xtremes for match ammo. Loaded 100 6.5PCC.
I've been loading 147s with a light load of WSF for matches, figured the light load for recoil, and heavier bullet for impact power, do you think the 124 and slightly heavier load would do better? I can knock down the droppers, but the dueling tree seems to like a bit more "oomph" to send the plate around.
For the same power factor, the lighter bullet faster delivers slightly more energy to the target face. I shoot about 130 pf with the 124s.
Limited GM
06-14-2015, 18:39
Loaded some 9mm, mounted a c-more on a Mark lll, mounted another on a Tac-Sol upper, disabled a slide lock on a pocket Glock, ...all while the wife mowed and weed eated.
For the same power factor, the lighter bullet faster delivers slightly more energy to the target face. I shoot about 130 pf with the 124s.
Thanks for the tip. Time to buy more boolits now so I'll consider the 124s.
I have been trying to deprime some IK head stamped brass, Yugoslavian ammo apparently. Primer hole is seriously small. Broke one pin and bent another on the Lee universal decapper. Lee said they'd send me a few replacements.
into the trash they go, don't trust them.
Great-Kazoo
06-16-2015, 21:53
I have been trying to deprime some IK head stamped brass, Yugoslavian ammo apparently. Primer hole is seriously small. Broke one pin and bent another on the Lee universal decapper. Lee said they'd send me a few replacements.
into the trash they go, don't trust them.
Sounds like berdan primed? the last stuff i had with that HS was berdan, hence the smaller hole.
USMC88-93
06-16-2015, 22:16
Sounds like berdan primed? the last stuff i had with that HS was berdan, hence the smaller hole.
Nope Igman is notoriously small.
Kazoo, that is what I thought too. But I put a light in one of them and the primer hole was tiny, that is when I went online to look up the HS. I thought I culled them all out but one snuck through and broke the pin on the resizer this morning. Oh well.
So today I wet tumbled 500 .40 and 500 .223 cases, gonna get them reloaded this week.
Tumbled a bunch of brass from Front Range Gun Club, it had been "tumbled", but not like I'd consider sufficient. Then ran it through the media separator, now I'll continue messing with it tomorrow, I took the day off, mental health, and all that.
TheBelly
06-19-2015, 06:25
Load development for the 6.5x47L starts this weekend.
Zombie Steve
06-19-2015, 06:58
That is a heck of a cool round. I want one...
Loaded up 150 rounds of 6 Grendel with Berger 105 Hybrids and Vhit N540.
I neck turned the "donut" off 200 pieces of .260 brass. Since I'm an idiot and didn't take enough material off the first time, I got to do it twice. Yay me.
I moved the reloading room outside. Load development drives me nuts. Try to guess what you need, drive to the range, fire a few shots and realize you need to try something you don't have with you. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
My RCBS Chargemaster runs on 12V, and I have one of those super light car starting batteries. It came with a whole selection of plugs, and one fit the chargemaster perfectly. I also do all bullet seating with a little Lee press mounted to a board and attached with clamps. I dragged my crap to the range to do some testing with a new bullet. It all just worked perfectly. I saved myself at least one and maybe two trips back home to load something up I didn't have along.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/tkulin/IMG_2750_zpstepigdtu.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/tkulin/media/IMG_2750_zpstepigdtu.jpg.html)
That's a great idea Tim looks like it would save a ton of time. Did the powder change as the temp climbed being in the sun?
Tim, your rifle is backwards.
Seriously, though, I finally spent some time prepping a bunch of .308. The "good day" at the range yesterday inspired me. I already had lots of .308 prepped to various states of readiness, but had to bring it all up to "ready to load".
That's a great idea Tim looks like it would save a ton of time. Did the powder change as the temp climbed being in the sun?
I was done in 20 minutes, but that's an interesting thought.
Backwards rifle is an advanced technique.
Great-Kazoo
06-25-2015, 19:35
Finally finished up 1K of 158gr 38 spl. Since i had the Rossi 92 threaded by BP sometime back. Shooting a lever gun suppressed is Fun!.
Worked up some suppressor loads for the 45's . 5gr TG, 200gr xtreme RN, 1.250 OAL.
A friend of mine gave me a 20mm ammo can full of GI 9x19 brass.
Unfortunately there was some moisture in the bottom of the can and it stayed sealed for a long time.
So... the brass was really skunky. Not only did it smell bad but it was heavily tarnished.
I tumbled it all clean these past few days and ran it through my roll sizer. I then ran it all through my 1050 to recap it and swage out the primer crimp.
Today I was able to get about 1/4 of it tumbled in stainless media to make it look as good as new again.
Then I got everything ready for tomorrows Tactical Rifle Match.
buffalobo
06-27-2015, 20:30
A friend of mine gave me a 20mm ammo can full of GI 9x19 brass.
Unfortunately there was some moisture in the bottom of the can and it stayed sealed for a long time.
So... the brass was really skunky. Not only did it smell bad but it was heavily tarnished.
I tumbled it all clean these past few days and ran it through my roll sizer. I then ran it all through my 1050 to recap it and swage out the primer crimp.
Today I was able to get about 1/4 of it tumbled in stainless media to make it look as good as new again.
Then I got everything ready for tomorrows Tactical Rifle Match.
I need more friends like that.[emoji106]
sent from my electronic ball and chain
Great-Kazoo
06-27-2015, 22:18
I need more friends like that.[emoji106]
sent from my electronic ball and chain
;) cleaned one of the 650's, then a few hand guns.
Big John
06-28-2015, 07:06
I moved the reloading room outside. Load development drives me nuts. Try to guess what you need, drive to the range, fire a few shots and realize you need to try something you don't have with you. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
My RCBS Chargemaster runs on 12V, and I have one of those super light car starting batteries. It came with a whole selection of plugs, and one fit the chargemaster perfectly. I also do all bullet seating with a little Lee press mounted to a board and attached with clamps. I dragged my crap to the range to do some testing with a new bullet. It all just worked perfectly. I saved myself at least one and maybe two trips back home to load something up I didn't have along.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/tkulin/IMG_2750_zpstepigdtu.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/tkulin/media/IMG_2750_zpstepigdtu.jpg.html)Awesome! I've had some 300blk bullets that I need to work up a load for and the back and forth has kept them sitting on the bench for over a month.
A friend of mine gave me a 20mm ammo can full of GI 9x19 brass.
Unfortunately there was some moisture in the bottom of the can and it stayed sealed for a long time.
So... the brass was really skunky. Not only did it smell bad but it was heavily tarnished.
I tumbled it all clean these past few days and ran it through my roll sizer. I then ran it all through my 1050 to recap it and swage out the primer crimp.
Here is an example of before and after. Now that they are clean I can go through and cull out any damaged brass.
Before. This is *after* a 3 hour trip in corncob media.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03825.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03825.jpg.html)
After. 2 hours in stainless media.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03824.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03824.jpg.html)
Wow...
That could make a fella reconsider the cost and hassle of a SS media set-up.
Good work, as always.
SS is the way to go. Less hassle once you get your routine down. IMHO cheaper over the long term. Less lead dust from opening the vibrator. Finally, a better product in less time.
I've spent the last week or so developing a new load for my .260. I wanted to shoot the Berger 140 Hybrids. I've never had load development go more smoothly. I looked for pressure with some old brass and found the upper limit quickly. Then I used the OCW method to settle on a charge weight. That took just two quick trips to the range. Finally, I tested my final charge weight for seating depth. It all went exactly as planned with no confusing data to screw with my head. I took it out yesterday to measure actual drops at distance. We shot it at 500, 725, and 900 yards. I had my head up my ass at 500 and screwed that distance up, but laid down a 2" group at 725 and a 3" group at 900. The bullet is slow so it's going to get blown around a bit, but performance like that is hard to argue with.
The tape is on the group at 725. The 900 group is below left.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/tkulin/2735JPG_zpsgbynckge.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/tkulin/media/2735JPG_zpsgbynckge.jpg.html)
Limited GM
06-29-2015, 11:57
Yo Hoser. I think I see a split case in that pic. Best hand sort them.
*as I sit here high on oxy after knee surgery.
HoneyBadger
06-30-2015, 12:42
Well, my "reloading room" is in a bunch of boxes and rubbermaid tubs. Hopefully in the next 2-3 months I can get something set up to load some ammo. :)
I think ya got that figured out, Tim! If you keep f'ing with it, it can only get worse.
Made enough ammo to shoot one match!
TheBelly
06-30-2015, 20:15
I've spent the last week or so developing a new load for my .260. I wanted to shoot the Berger 140 Hybrids. I've never had load development go more smoothly. I looked for pressure with some old brass and found the upper limit quickly. Then I used the OCW method to settle on a charge weight. That took just two quick trips to the range. Finally, I tested my final charge weight for seating depth. It all went exactly as planned with no confusing data to screw with my head. I took it out yesterday to measure actual drops at distance. We shot it at 500, 725, and 900 yards. I had my head up my ass at 500 and screwed that distance up, but laid down a 2" group at 725 and a 3" group at 900. The bullet is slow so it's going to get blown around a bit, but performance like that is hard to argue with.
The tape is on the group at 725. The 900 group is below left.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/tkulin/2735JPG_zpsgbynckge.jpg (http://s27.photobucket.com/user/tkulin/media/2735JPG_zpsgbynckge.jpg.html)
How slow is slow?
Great-Kazoo
06-30-2015, 20:42
Started on 5 gal bucket #1 of 3, separating brass in to caliber specific containers.
How slow is slow?
2684 fps.
Great-Kazoo
07-01-2015, 22:24
Pulling some 9mm brass for a loading session and what do i notice 2pcs of AMERC head stamp [shithitsfan]. Good thing that one is a small bucket of brass.
I went to the range to create some reloadable brass. [LOL]
Slapps74
07-02-2015, 07:45
Started on 5 gal bucket #1 of 3, separating brass in to caliber specific containers.
I wish I could come across a few 5 gallon buckets of brass!
I set a timer for one hour to see just what I could realistically get done in that time frame. Thrower was already loaded with powder and at the correct weight.
I was able to deprime 100 cases, prime 100 cases, charge 100 cases, and load 34 rounds. The remaining 66 rounds took me just under another 14 minutes to load. I wasn't going "fast" as I know better; just trying to get an idea on what is realistic to expect in that time frame. I definitely messed around with the scale and the powder charge when I felt one of them was being inconsistent. I got side tracked by that long enough that I think without that whole mess I could have loaded the entire 100 rounds within the hour. This is running my RCBS turret press, Lee balance beam scale, and Herters powder throw.
Not progressive speed by any means, but definitely a speed I can live with.
TheBelly
07-02-2015, 12:16
2684 fps.
yup... that's pretty slow.
Great-Kazoo
07-03-2015, 18:04
Sorted brass , hee haw.
59355
Finally got so fed up with Giraud not wanting to take my money (trying to get them to call me back for 3 months straight so I could buy a trimmer) - that I went to Dillon's website and bought a new RT1500, adapters, and shell plates for the 1050.
Finally got so fed up with Giraud not wanting to take my money (trying to get them to call me back for 3 months straight so I could buy a trimmer) - that I went to Dillon's website and bought a new RT1500, adapters, and shell plates for the 1050.
Now you just need a case prep center to chamfer and your done.
TheBelly
07-03-2015, 23:09
2684 fps.
chrono'd my 6.5x47L today: 2750 out of a 22" tube. Berger 140 hybrid and Varget.
Slapps74
07-03-2015, 23:23
Showed my 11 year old nephew how to run the 650.
Not in the reloading room, but the last two weekends I've fired off a shitload of my reloads, in many flavors. All worked well, good times!
I have to admit though, losing all that weight had a nasty side effect - I don't have any fat or muscle padding on my shoulder anymore to absorb rifle recoil. Anything above .223 and .30 carbine friggin hurts!
HoneyBadger
07-05-2015, 14:52
Welcome back, Belly [Beer]
chrono'd my 6.5x47L today: 2750 out of a 22" tube. Berger 140 hybrid and Varget.
The last barrel gave 2750 or a little more. This one is just slow. On the plus side, it doesn't use much powder and it hammers.
I taught a friend to load precision AR ammo, processed 200 pieces of .260 brass, and loaded 300 or so rounds of blackout.
Vanniek71
07-11-2015, 19:00
Took apart my 1050 until it was literally all separated. Having an issue so rebuilding, adjusting and lubing as I reassemble. Hopefully I can find my issue or I'm tossing it out the damned window
Let me know if it doesn't work out and when to stand under your window.
Call Dillon. Their customer service is excellent.
XC700116
07-11-2015, 23:06
went to the range and fired the pressure test rounds with my 260 and the new Berger 130 gr Hybrids, then came home and loaded up a full set of test loads below where I found the pressure limits at.
Then set up a tool head for my 650 to load 204 ruger and knocked out 250 rounds on that.
Then set up the press to load 45 ACP and adjusted my dies to a better crimp and seating depth. Tomorrow I'll load up some test loads for that and go to the range to run the 260 test loads.
Pretty productive day all and all.
Zombie Steve
07-11-2015, 23:17
Loaded up my very first shotgun slugs. Hope to test them in the next few days.
Went with the Lyman 525's.
https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11698701_985533031498744_1120421086511662510_n.jpg ?oh=0cbcd7b7e34ae160fcb8dbc644d6c187&oe=561205B5
Set up a harbor freight cement mixer 3.5 cubic feet for corn brass tumbling. Got chicken wire to cover the opening, screw that on and it works for media separation. Noisy as hell, but I can do five gallon buckets of brass at a time.
dustdevil
07-12-2015, 11:36
Took apart my 1050 until it was literally all separated. Having an issue so rebuilding, adjusting and lubing as I reassemble. Hopefully I can find my issue or I'm tossing it out the damned window
What is the issue that you are having?
Great-Kazoo
07-12-2015, 13:12
Set up a harbor freight cement mixer 3.5 cubic feet for corn brass tumbling. Got chicken wire to cover the opening, screw that on and it works for media separation. Noisy as hell, but I can do five gallon buckets of brass at a time.
Did you look at the one Lowes sells. It has a resin mixer drum.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_241568-47120-SGY-CM1___?Ntt=cement+mixers&UserSearch=cement+mixers&productId=3591096
Did you look at the one Lowes sells. It has a resin mixer drum.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_241568-47120-SGY-CM1___?Ntt=cement+mixers&UserSearch=cement+mixers&productId=3591096
With the coupon, it was less than $180 out the door.
Do not use undercoating if you try this. It doesn't get hard enough.
What's 9mm looking like these days economically? Pretty advantageous or negligible savings and more for loading custom rounds (low recoil competition, etc)
Got out of .45 and went 9mm only. Just got a carbine so might expect to go through my 9 much faster than I did with a Shield and work Glock.
Great-Kazoo
07-12-2015, 16:38
With the coupon, it was less than $180 out the door.
Do not use undercoating if you try this. It doesn't get hard enough.
Remove the blades, then put the brass in to one of those 5 gal plastic buckets with cover.
Zombie Steve
07-12-2015, 17:28
What's 9mm looking like these days economically? Pretty advantageous or negligible savings and more for loading custom rounds (low recoil competition, etc)
Got out of .45 and went 9mm only. Just got a carbine so might expect to go through my 9 much faster than I did with a Shield and work Glock.
It will always be cheaper to reload. The sooner you get started and the more you shoot, the sooner the tooling up costs will be in the rear view mirror. As you mentioned, you get to fine-tune loads, and if you're smart "ammo shortages" don't happen.
9mm will take longer to hit the break even point with reloading, but you'll hit it and everything from there on is gravy. Thick, cholesterol-riddled sausage gravy.
Never installed the blades. It works great with no bucket. Just cover with plastic and bungee cords. I have 1/4 welded wire mesh over the hole. It's sweet.
encorehunter
07-12-2015, 20:04
I screwed a 5 gallon bucket into the concrete mixer, so now I just slide my 5 gallon bucket into the one screwed in. I also used 1x2s screwed in with gasketed screws in the bucket that holds the brass. The lid on the brass bucket is a gamma lid, screws on with O rings. It's still loud, but it's in the garage.
I loaded 20 rounds of ladder tests in 5 round groups for the .308. 42.0-44.0 grains of IMR4064 in .5 increments in LC11 brass topped with 168 grain Nosler CCs. The first group out of the new barrel was 5 shot at 100 yards .93". Im hoping to shrink it a little more.
zimagold
07-12-2015, 20:20
Down sorted 2k of 556 brass for long range vs plinking loads. Need to start load development with the 1000 77gr TMKs I just got.
gnihcraes
07-12-2015, 20:32
reloaded some arrows. (fix fletching, points etc) Got a Jamboree in a couple of days to attend.
59534
Down sorted 2k of 556 brass for long range vs plinking loads. Need to start load development with the 1000 77gr TMKs I just got.
Were you shooting regular 77's before? If so, please start a thread with your comparitave results.
zimagold
07-12-2015, 21:36
I have used 69 and 77 smks in th past. I started a thread back in the data loss of march, the 69 TMKs didn't seem to work well at mag length so I dropped them. I will start another thread when I get my general load worked up, needs to run in 5 barrels.
Ran 300 win mag in the tumbler for several hours yesterday along with a few .243 I found lying around, got them all sized trimmed and cleaned up and now primed just waiting to be loaded. Have to figure out a good 200ish grain load for the 300 win mag.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.3 Copyright © 2026 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.