What did you do in the reloading room today?

[Great-Kazoo]

The great semi-annual reloading binge has begun, have 5000 pieces of brass to process and have made it through around 1200 so far. I wish I could justify a progressive but I do not reload frequently enough. I sure can make them look good though.
Now I just need to decide if I want to load as a plinker round, a jack of all trades round, or load it all for my high power competition rifle......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Ammunition/reloads_zpsys7isrwe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Ammunition/reloads_zpsys7isrwe.jpg.html)

5k rounds doesn't justify a progressive press ? In 2-3 years you'll rethink that, you owe it to yourself to upgrade. Think of it as an early retirement gift, very early gift;)

[USMC88-93]

5k rounds doesn't justify a progressive press?

It is the frequency of my reloading that can not justify it financially. Would it be great sure, but I could just as easily reload with a little more frequency on my single stage and not have a mountain of brass to go through.

That and in order of precidence competiting for my "fun cash" the progressive is a distant third behind a KOWA TSN-883 and a PVS-14.... I will get there some day. Maybe when I can justify it medically due to carpal tunnel.

[MarkCO]

Loaded 100 rounds of .243Win: 20 95 grain hunting loads, 30 115 DTAC match loads, 50 105 grain match loads. All for Chrono and groups later this week.

Loaded 800 rounds of 124HP 9mm.

[Slapps74]

The great semi-annual reloading binge has begun, have 5000 pieces of brass to process and have made it through around 1200 so far. I wish I could justify a progressive but I do not reload frequently enough. I can make them look good though.
Now I just need to decide if I want to load as a plinker round, a jack of all trades round, or load it all for my high power competition rifle......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Ammunition/reloads_zpsys7isrwe.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Ammunition/reloads_zpsys7isrwe.jpg.html)

5000 rounds on a good progressive is an easy days work with an hour lunch! Go for it and don't look back.

[Hoser]

The great semi-annual reloading binge has begun, have 5000 pieces of brass to process and have made it through around 1200 so far. I wish I could justify a progressive but I do not reload frequently enough. I can make them look good though.
Now I just need to decide if I want to load as a plinker round, a jack of all trades round, or load it all for my high power competition rifle......



The time it took you to get this far would have got you loaded ammo with a Dillon 550. A 1050 would have cranked out about 2-3 times that much ammo. Less time at the bench means more time at the range.

[USMC88-93]

See one of you guys with a Dillon is supposed to say come on down, we will crank them out and I will show you how its done and talk you into one and make it a social hour or two.... I am not loosing any time at the range since I am going in spurts after work. If nothing else it is keeping me away from the television in the evening.

I will have 5000 loadable cases shortly perhaps I will talk one of you into some Dillion education when I decide on powder and bullet.

[bobbyfairbanks]

Just got the 1050 refurbished and mounted back on the bench

[MarkCO]

See one of you guys with a Dillon is supposed to say come on down, we will crank them out and I will show you how its done and talk you into one and make it a social hour or two.... I am not loosing any time at the range since I am going in spurts after work. If nothing else it is keeping me away from the television in the evening.

I will have 5000 loadable cases shortly perhaps I will talk one of you into some Dillion education when I decide on powder and bullet.

You are welcome to use my 650 to assemble your components. :)

[Great-Kazoo]

See one of you guys with a Dillon is supposed to say come on down, we will crank them out and I will show you how its done and talk you into one and make it a social hour or two.... I am not loosing any time at the range since I am going in spurts after work. If nothing else it is keeping me away from the television in the evening.

I will have 5000 loadable cases shortly perhaps I will talk one of you into some Dillion education when I decide on powder and bullet.




You are welcome to use my 650 to assemble your components. :)

Welcome to use the 1050 for brass processing

[Limited GM]

Loaded 250 45 HBRN Berrys on the 550. Stared at the spot where the 1050 use to be. About to swap the 550 over to 9mm and load a couple thou of assorted loads to rid myself of so many partially full boxes.

[USMC88-93]

I don't know there might be something worthwhile having a progressive, I got another 900 done this week on the single stage.

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[Great-Kazoo]

I don't know there might be something worthwhile having a progressive, I got another 900 done this week on the single stage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg.html)
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Time saved as well as your elbow and shoulder.

[cstone]

Time saved as well as your elbow and shoulder.

Just a general idea here, but if I pull the handle 200 times on a single stage to get 50 rounds, I can quadruple my output with the same 200 handle pulls on a four hole press like a Dillon. 50 rounds vs 200 rounds for the same amount of work. How many rounds does it take to recover your investment for the press? You already have the dies and components.

Some people have auto-drives for their press and that is just a whole other class of operation [AR15]

[gnihcraes]

sized/deprimed 1000 .223, tumbled in stainless media. last batch is drying now.

[Great-Kazoo]

Just a general idea here, but if I pull the handle 200 times on a single stage to get 50 rounds, I can quadruple my output with the same 200 handle pulls on a four hole press like a Dillon. 50 rounds vs 200 rounds for the same amount of work. How many rounds does it take to recover your investment for the press? You already have the dies and components.

Some people have auto-drives for their press and that is just a whole other class of operation [AR15]

For me it's more of a, was everyone happy with the deal. Money is so bourgeois.

Which reminds me. Ordered a 300blk tool head for the 1050. NO More loose trimmer, hopefully.

[KS63]

I don't know there might be something worthwhile having a progressive, I got another 900 done this week on the single stage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg.html)
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My arm hurts just looking at this. Invest in a Dillon 550. Such a versatile machine that you can't go wrong IMO.

[Blowby]

I don't know there might be something worthwhile having a progressive, I got another 900 done this week on the single stage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/PhotoTWB/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/PhotoTWB/media/Ammunition/Reloading%205_zpsyzpdkvyw.jpg.html)
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Primers look a little deep....just say'n [panic]

[Slapps74]

Primers look a little deep....just say'n [panic]

Haha! That's just mean man

[earplug]

Cast and powder coated, sized five pounds of lead into 9MM and 45 ACP bullets.

[XC700116]

Loaded up 150 rounds of 6AR and another 150 of 6X47 Lapua for this weekend.

And still patiently awaiting the arrival of my annealer........

[USMC88-93]

Primers look a little deep....just say'n [panic]


Now thats funny......

[MarkCO]

1200 rounds of 9mm, 150 rounds of .243Win

[Slapps74]

Loaded up 200 rounds of 45 for tomorrow's pin match. Put me at 2000 rounds for the year.

[MarkCO]

Another 2K of 9mm, 200 .308, 500 .223

[Rucker61]

Just bought a 550b :)

[Great-Kazoo]

Just bought a 550b :)

YES. Good to meet you. Forgot to mention "our" comments the DP, while @ EB. You going with Inline Fab or dillon, for the strong mount ?

[Rucker61]

YES. Good to meet you. Forgot to mention "our" comments the DP, while @ EB. You going with Inline Fab or dillon, for the strong mount ?

Inline Fab for mount, brass/cartridge handling, wall-mount tool head dock and ergo handle. Going to try the new Lee Auto Drum for rifle powder.

Nice to finally meet you, too. Folks at EB seem like good people.

[sellersm]

The Inline Fab mount is like the rock of Gibraltar! Love mine.


Sent from my fat fingers using Tapatalk

[O2HeN2]

Built a spent primer tube since at least 10% of my 650's primers don't stay in the cup. I have an old style 650 so the commercial tube solution was not available.

64353

64354

Parts from Home Depot:

Barb adapter (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sioux-Chief-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Lead-Free-Brass-FGH-x-Barb-Adapter-937-783020201/203468414?keyword=098268624953)
Tube (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sioux-Chief-1-2-in-x-10-ft-Clear-PVC-Tubing-900-01203C00101/202309819)
Cap screws (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-8-32-tpi-x-3-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Socket-Cap-Screw-2-Piece-805158/204225822?keyword=887480051582)

Throw away the female garden hose adapter and washer and keep the barb. Use the edge of a file to notch the barb under the flange so it fits between the "fingers" of the bracket that hold the spent primer cup (the fingers that straddle where the spent primer comes out of the press, not the fingers that hold the cup). Replace the bracket screws with the cap screws. Feed the tube into a wastebasket. The hose slides freely through a large cup hook to keep it away from moving parts.

Works like a dream!

O2

[KS63]

Loaded up 150rds of 300 Blackout and 5.56mm both with Barnes TAC TX bullets. Going to load some 9mm target loads on the 550 later. Here Piggy, Piggy!!!

[Erni]

Sorted 100 38special cases and retrimmed a dozen of them. Screwed up the trim process and trimmed about 10 thou short with some cases longer.
I trim my 38 cases once so I can get a consistent roll crip. Just 200 more to go. Sad panda.

[Limited GM]

Polished and cleaned pile of brass in wait for the press to arrive from Dillon.

Loaded a 100 90 gr 9mm each In several powder configurations awaiting time to go to the range. Trying to find a perfect load for 7-8 guns is maddening.

[Irving]

90gr sounds pretty light. Are you trying to go very fast or looking for lighter recoil?

[Great-Kazoo]

Playing catch up with a few buckets of brass.

[gnihcraes]

Polished and cleaned pile of brass in wait for the press to arrive from Dillon.

Loaded a 100 90 gr 9mm each In several powder configurations awaiting time to go to the range. Trying to find a perfect load for 7-8 guns is maddening.

? i'm curious about that? what's up?

[Rhino0427]

I built this!

64399

Truth be told, some of it was already built and in use, but I expanded it so I could add the new Dillon that arrives tomorrow.

[Great-Kazoo]

Processed 1400 LC 223 on the 1050. Another 4500 to go.

[Limited GM]

90gr sounds pretty light. Are you trying to go very fast or looking for lighter recoil?

once upon a time, late at night, I found them on sale at midway. $39 per 1,000. Next morning, wife is looking at the account and asks, "what happened while I was sleeping?"


? i'm curious about that? what's up?

ive uh, got a few Glocks. I shoot 4 in 7 divisions of GSSF. I usually win least one more per match.

[Rucker61]

Loaded 13 rounds of 9mm on the new 550b. Shot them. All worked, even the one that was slightly high in the EGW chamber checker. Time to rock and roll.

[Great-Kazoo]

Loaded 13 rounds of 9mm on the new 550b. Shot them. All worked, even the one that was slightly high in the EGW chamber checker. Time to rock and roll.

Good to hear the 550 is up and running. What's your opinion now you have some time behind the handle?

[Rucker61]

Good to hear the 550 is up and running. What's your opinion now you have some time behind the handle?

It sure is nice getting one round per pull rather than every 4th pull. Made another 225 or so last night. Still need work on priming - I got about 8 high primers and 3 sideways primers out of that batch. I also need more bell on the case mouth.

[Hoser]

Last week a fellow 3-Gun shooter drop off a couple 5 gallon buckets of 223 brass to be cleaned and processed. With the crappy weather I had no excuse why I could not get it done and get him reloading again.

[Rucker61]

Last week a fellow 3-Gun shooter drop off a couple 5 gallon buckets of 223 brass to be cleaned and processed. With the crappy weather I had no excuse why I could not get it done and get him reloading again.

What are your rates?

[Hoser]

What are your rates?

PM sent

[Blowby]

A little more brass processing...
64630

it never ends, does it?

[cstone]

A little more brass processing...
64630

it never ends, does it?

As long as you shoot and reload, there will always be brass to process. [Flower]

[Tim K]

I finally actually loaded something in my newly remodeled loading room. 200 rounds of .260 isn't much of an accomplishment, but it's a start. The biggest hassle was finding everything.

[Erni]

Trying to settle on a 125gr load for the 38spl, so #1 son can get more confident with the revolver. Created this chart based on Speer13 and Hodgon2016 annual. This is for Win 231

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160329/058f35f8800ef5de3d773044898bdac4.jpg

I'm using a plated bullet so I think I will go with 4.2 gr per a recommendation from an old ICORE guy. This was the load he said to use for steel challenge.

[Dinosdeuce]

Primed 100 cases for Raton this weekend. Will throw powder and stuff bullets tomorrow evening.

[Jamnanc]

Looked up data for cfe223 and the ar10. So, do I need to load way down or buy an adjustable gas block. I tried my bolt loads 43.1 grains of h4895, 168 hpbt and fgmm in federal brass and it blew primers and had huge ejector stamps. Not good. I have a bunch of cfe and would like to head that way, but the internet is spoiling me. 😳

[gta_spec]

Try a lighter projectile like 125-130 grain range with the CFE. You should be able to get 3200 fps out of a 24" barrel....

I might even have some... In the trading post...

Or check out Hodgdons site for the cfe 223 load data. Looks like they show plenty of loads from 130 - 208 grain projectiles.

[Jamnanc]

Try a lighter projectile like 125-130 grain range with the CFE. You should be able to get 3200 fps out of a 24" barrel....

I might even have some... In the trading post...

Or check out Hodgdons site for the cfe 223 load data. Looks like they show plenty of loads from 130 - 208 grain projectiles.

I have plenty of data, I was hoping someone has run the 168 cfe combo in a dpms ar10 and could help me avoid pitfalls. I've read a few stories about increased pressure due to over gassing. I've got a ladder loaded up, but range time is scarce for me, so others experience could be helpful.

[Slapps74]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160331/537eb700bce7e0809388cebfc1ade50c.jpg

300 BO test loads 125gn SST with Accurate #9 from 12.1 gn to 14.1 gn.

[Limited GM]

I got in 2k 230gr 45 pulled Bullets. 6.4cents each. Be interesting to see how they shoot.

[Great-Kazoo]

Organized the bullet storage cabinet. Had to make room for the 168 gr. BTHP hornady 308 match bullets. Should have ordered 1k, instead of 500.

Oh well, the up side........... I can now sit closer to the presses ;)

[Hoser]

Wrapped up processing 21,000 40 S&W cases. Not a small project.

Also loaded up 300 rounds of 6CM with H-1000 and 115gn Sierra (DTAC) Matchkings.

[Slapps74]

Loaded up 100 300 BO rounds.

[KS63]

Loaded up 100 300 BO rounds.
What load did you settle on? Subsonic Whisper loads?

[Slapps74]

What load did you settle on? Subsonic Whisper loads?

When you say whispers I'm assuming you mean supersonic? If that's the case then yes. I have it worked out to two different supersonic loads so I loaded 50 of each and going to see what happens.

[PSS]

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Finished building the shelves for the bench I built last weekend out of a solid core door. More or less based off of the NRMA reloading bench plans. Door was 59$, and have a bout 70$ in the rest of it. Now to put some rails on for adjustable shelves and get the rest of the reloading supplies out of storage.

And I also loaded up 80 .243 58 gr VMax with 49 gr W760 for a friend. Here's a few before I got them all back in the boxes.
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[stodg73]

Absolutely nothing...

[Limited GM]

27 lbs of 90 grain 9mm. 200 rds 230 45's for GSSF.

[Jamnanc]

27 lbs of 90 grain 9mm. 200 rds 230 45's for GSSF.
Measuring reloads in the tens of pounds makes you a badass. I salute you.

[Limited GM]

Measuring reloads in the tens of pounds makes you a badass. I salute you.

LOL, being laid off recently, gives me time to assemble components.

[MarkCO]

In .223: 1400 55g FMJ, 400 69 Noslers, 200 77 Noslers. In .243, 200 105 Amax. In .308 500 135 SMKs.

[Limited GM]

Another 26.2 lbs of 9mm and 32.8 of 45.

[Hoser]

A friend came over today and loaded some 9mm on one of my 1050s.

And, I learned something.

There is a special place in hell for the flaming asshole at Freedom Munitions that decided to put a little bullshit step inside their 9mm brass.

After that I loaded some 45 GAP ammo using Clays and midnight blue Eggleston 200gn RN bullets. Happy pretty ammo.

[gnihcraes]

Tested the new Dillon Super Swage 600. Completed swagging 2000 .223's.

[Limited GM]

.

There is a special place in hell for the flaming asshole at Freedom Munitions that decided to put a little bullshit step inside their 9mm brass.
.
I feel the same for gap and SPP'ed 45 brass. I've a coffee can that has a "hosers shit" label on it.

[Great-Kazoo]

I feel the same for gap and SPP'ed 45 brass. I've a coffee can that has a "hosers shit" label on it.


I'd be happy to take that Horse shit can of SPP 45 off you. Bro;)

OOPS Hosers shit.

[wctriumph]

I fired up the Dillon vibrator and cleaned up about a thousand pieces (combined) of .45 ACP and 9 mm brass, tomorrow I'll pitch in about 200 .30-06 milsurp.

[Hoser]

Thats why I like the 45 GAP. It does everything a 45 ACP does, with small primers and people always want to give you brass.

[stodg73]

Vacuumed the floor...

[Limited GM]

Thats why I like the 45 GAP. It does everything a 45 ACP does, with small primers and people always want to give you brass.

Yea, if I was starting afresh with my purchases I'd ponder on that. Makes sense.
I use to just toss it out my garage door. I figure someday when the archeologist are digging up my place, they'll think a huge battle was fought here, but no one died.

[Irving]

Yea, if I was starting afresh with my purchases I'd ponder on that. Makes sense.
I use to just toss it out my garage door. I figure someday when the archeologist are digging up my place, they'll think a huge battle was fought here, but no one died.

They'll say, "It appears that the A-Team television show was based on true events."

[Limited GM]

^^^^ nice.

loaded another 11 lbs 9 and 10.4 of 45. (Last night)

[Slapps74]

So how many rounds is 11 pounds of 9. Dependent on bullet weight of course.

[Jamnanc]

Test drove my cfe223 loads. Now I can make some pounds of em.

[Great-Kazoo]

So how many rounds is 11 pounds of 9. Dependent on bullet weight of course.

400ish rounds LGM just likes to talk in "big numbers" It's a southern thang.

Average 9mm Luger round:
Rounds per pound ~ 38.10rds
Weight per 100 rounds ~ 2.63lbs
Amount of 9mm per .30 can ~ 1200rds
Amount of 9mm per .50 can ~ 2200rds
Weight of 1200 rounds ~ 28lbs
Weight of 2200 rounds ~ 53lbs

[Limited GM]

So how many rounds is 11 pounds of 9. Dependent on bullet weight of course.

[Zombie Steve]

Don't most guys just go by Homer buckets?

[Limited GM]

Don't most guys just go by Homer buckets?

I do know a guy.....

[RANGERRON72]

Time for high power service rifle season to begin......... had lots of prepped and primed once fired LC brass, and loaded the Dillon with Varget, and charged and seated about 300 rounds of 5.56mm with Sierra 77 gr Match Kings..............

[KS63]

Swaged 600pcs of LC brass the other day. Trimmed and primed 15pcs for ladder testing.

[Slapps74]

Cleaned it.....

[stodg73]

Put together a kit...

[Limited GM]

Load 1700 90 gr 9mm, finishing off the supply I had. Switched to loading 147 sub Ammo now.

[Zach O]

Got my Dillon xl650 mounted to my desk. Can't wait to get dies and a conversion kit.

[Great-Kazoo]

Got to see the new hvac unit in action. 90 deg by 10 in the a.m. no longer an issue.

[Zombie Steve]

Test drove my cfe223 loads. Now I can make some pounds of em.


Hey, by the way... I did a small test batch with cfe223 and 55 gr soft points, and had decent results with 27.5 grains. I plan on going out tomorrow an refining them / getting them over a chrono. Mind sharing what you found?

Also think I'll give it a try with 165's for a hunting load in .308. Ever try that? New powder for me.

[Jamnanc]

Hey, by the way... I did a small test batch with cfe223 and 55 gr soft points, and had decent results with 27.5 grains. I plan on going out tomorrow an refining them / getting them over a chrono. Mind sharing what you found?

Also think I'll give it a try with 165's for a hunting load in .308. Ever try that? New powder for me.

27.5 worked for the 55's set to cannelure with no pressure signs. I'm having a very hard time w over pressure with the cfe and 168 hornadys in both the bolt and ar10.
I started at 46.6 with fc brass and federal primers I got the Data from hodgdons website, but that data is for a Sierra and must not transfer to the hornady well. I will restart much lower and see where it ends up. The primer crater was horrible with large shiny ejector marks at 70 degrees, bad on the bolt and very bad in the semi. I'm pulling the rest of the batch down.
I own a chrono, but didn't haven't used it for either of these loads. Indoor range.

[Great-Kazoo]

Hey, by the way... I did a small test batch with cfe223 and 55 gr soft points, and had decent results with 27.5 grains. I plan on going out tomorrow an refining them / getting them over a chrono. Mind sharing what you found?

Also think I'll give it a try with 165's for a hunting load in .308. Ever try that? New powder for me.


27.5 worked for the 55's set to cannelure with no pressure signs. I'm having a very hard time w over pressure with the cfe and 168 hornadys in both the bolt and ar10.
I started at 46.6 with fc brass and federal primers I got the Data from hodgdons website, but that data is for a Sierra and must not transfer to the hornady well. I will restart much lower and see where it ends up. The primer crater was horrible with large shiny ejector marks at 70 degrees, bad on the bolt and very bad in the semi. I'm pulling the rest of the batch down.
I own a chrono, but didn't haven't used it for either of these loads. Indoor range.

Take a look at IMR 8202-XBR. I was going to use some 748 i have, but after some "research" the XBR seems to be a better powder. Especially temp sensitivity wise.

There's a guy out of eaton that has some 1lb canisters i talked to this afternoon. Nice guy, fairly knowledgeable average pricing. The up side is the amount of powder he has in stock ;)
https://www.brokenboxr.com/store/index.php

[brutal]

8202-XBR has shown up at Cabelas often when they have powder, that's where I picked most of mine.

Haven't worked up any loads with it yet though, I barely have time to read the forums.

[KS63]

I use CFE223 in my loads and I run them pretty hard with 70gr Barnes bullets.

[Erni]

How is the CFE to work with? Haven't reloaded 223 in a while, bout time I got back into it.

[Jamnanc]

Meters great. I haven't had any issues in 223 at all. The 308 seems to be a data/my issue. Internet guys are reporting temp sensitivity.

[Slapps74]

I'm use the CFE as well in 223. I think it performs well.

[Great-Kazoo]

Meters great. I haven't had any issues in 223 at all. The 308 seems to be a data/my issue. Internet guys are reporting temp sensitivity.

Was suggested to me IMR 4166 is the "new go to" powder for temp sensitivity issues. That guy up in eaton has 1lb containers if you're interested, see previous post fro their info..

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2014/10/imr-introduces-new-enduron-powders-4166-4451-7977/

[Jamnanc]

Found my pressure problem with the cfe223 and hornady 168. The hornady book lists 27.4 as max. I started at 26.6 based on hodgdon.

[Limited GM]

Spent a stupid amount of time looking for a brand new inner and outer belt and two ar500 half IPSec targets that I "think" are out there.

[Hoser]

Finished up loading a test batch of 500 rounds of 45 GAP. I am giving Eggleston Coated bullets a try. I like how they are Dillon blue.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03913.jpg

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[cstone]

Those look almost too pretty to shoot. [Love2]

[ray1970]

There's a loose projectile in your box, Hoser. Just in case you didn't see it in there.

[Great-Kazoo]

Checked to see if my hvac system was working ;)

[Hoser]

There's a loose projectile in your box, Hoser. Just in case you didn't see it in there.

Several I would guess.

[Slapps74]

Finished up loading a test batch of 500 rounds of 45 GAP. I am giving Eggleston Coated bullets a try. I like how they are Dillon blue.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03913.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03921.jpg

Had a chance to shoot with Chris Eggleston last year in the springs. He is a very cool dude.

Loaded up 500 45 ACP for my Uncle and 400 9 mm for my self. Restocked it with a $500 trip to the reloading zone.

[Irving]

Several I would guess.

Is that like when the butcher puts his thumb on the scale when you're not paying attention?

**That was an example of me being facetious people.**

[ray1970]

Do those bullets come in purple or pink?

[ray1970]

Do those bullets come in purple or pink?

Never mind. I checked. They do.

And Cheeto orange.
[Awesom]

[Limited GM]

Finished off my last 9mm and swapped over to 40. Giving these bayou Bullets a try. 65304

[Not_A_Llama]

Been ripping out a terrible 70s workbench from my garage, and rebuilding it.

As we all know, better is the enemy of good enough, and I decided to tear out the messed-up pegboard today. What do y'all think should go in now? Better pegboard? Shelving? Other? This is in your hands, co-ar.

Area is 57" wide, and 24" deep. I might relocate the cabinet.

https://i.imgur.com/LLYZ91Z.jpg

[Irving]

Easy, shelving with peg board backing. Use metal peg board if you're feeling fancy.

[Grant H.]

I'd look at bin boxes and backer for it. At least part of it.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4b/96/5e/4b965ecebbc345e3f8627e80a06de525.jpg

Possible Source:
Bin Boxes:
http://www.uline.com/Grp_325/Plastic-Bins
Backer Options:
http://www.uline.com/BL_8779/Bench-and-Panel-Racks

[ray1970]

I was thinking he could cover it with shag carpet. Maybe in avocado green or something.

[Not_A_Llama]

I'm more of a harvest gold type of gal.

[theGinsue]

Finished up loading a test batch of 500 rounds of 45 GAP. I am giving Eggleston Coated bullets a try. I like how they are Dillon blue.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03913.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03921.jpg

Are those bullets just painted/died over lead, or is it some other sort of coating?

[Irving]

Looks like a coating, like Bayou Bullets.
I just ordered enough 9mm and 40 s&w from Bayou to hopefully last me the next few years.

[sellersm]

Are those bullets just painted/died over lead, or is it some other sort of coating?

Polymer coating. Not same as Bayou which I believe is Hi-Tek coating.

[Alpha2]

I like how the blue coating makes the boolits bigger!

[Irving]

Polymer coating. Not same as Bayou which I believe is Hi-Tek coating.

Correct, bayou is Hi-tek. Just starting that it is a coating over lead. Other than that, I have little knowledge.

[stodg73]

Started wet tumbling very dirty range brass...

[rondog]

Put some pretties up on the wall over my desk.

[brutal]

Very cool Ron!

[Irving]

Well done Ron.

[muddywings]

There's a loose projectile in your box, Hoser. Just in case you didn't see it in there.

Well that was fun. Kinda like where's waldo but with bullets.

And I made my own bullet lube for giggles....and I'm broke :(

[Irving]

Found out that I don't really have a place for the 124lbs of projectiles that showed up today.

[Great-Kazoo]

Found out that I don't really have a place for the 124lbs of projectiles that showed up today.

After your next idpgay shoot, you'll be 1/2 that .

[Irving]

After your next idpgay shoot, you'll be 1/2 that .

Well, I try not miss that much.

[sellersm]

Put some pretties up on the wall over my desk.

Gorgeous! Very nice touch ron!

[whitewalrus]

Finished up loading a test batch of 500 rounds of 45 GAP. I am giving Eggleston Coated bullets a try. I like how they are Dillon blue.

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03913.jpg

http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03921.jpg

Curious as to your thoughts on these bullets. Been debating about trying them as I have ran low on my current stock of Berrys and xtreme and looking at possibly switching.

[sellersm]

Curious as to your thoughts on these bullets. Been debating about trying them as I have ran low on my current stock of Berrys and xtreme and looking at possibly switching.

May want to try RMR Bullets. I'm having great results with them and they're a good price. Lots of good reviews on the hi road site.

[Hoser]

Curious as to your thoughts on these bullets. Been debating about trying them as I have ran low on my current stock of Berrys and xtreme and looking at possibly switching.

Well I have had 6,000 of them on order for a while, so I will know more soon.

But right now I am impressed with their quality. And the owners are good dudes.

[DenverGP]

Did some reloading for the first time in 3 months (work had been crazy over the spring, so didn't get much shooting in).

Pulled out the turret with the 9mm dies. Put the correct drum (already pre-set for my 5.2 grains of CFE) into my Lee auto-drum measure. Poured about 1/2 of a hopper full of powder in, and watched as it poured out of the openings in the powder measure, all over the bench and floor. I had installed the drum upside down, and it doesn't seal when installed that way. The drums are "keyed" but keyed every 90 degrees.... not sure why they designed it that way.

Anyway, once I cleaned up from my stupidity, I loaded 400 rounds of 9mm.

[MarkCO]

Eggleston brothers are good dudes and their bullets are good. The coating is not quite as thick as some other poly coated bullets, so it does pay to use the lightest crimp you can safely apply.

[Limited GM]

Recently one of my neighbors commented on while taking a late night stroll with his wife, he could view me in my garage reloading. Sooo, I just sprayed my windows with Rustoleum "Frosted Glass" rattle can. Very pleased with the results. In daylight hrs, the light seems to be amplified. Really helps brighten up the place.

Highly recommend.

[trlcavscout]

I loaded some 45 colt and 454 for the Ruger black hawk and sat there wishing i had a bigger gun, 475 or 500 would be nice! Or one of the BFR's in 45-70 or something.

[Hoser]

Loaded up a bunch (6,000) of pink 147gn Eggleston coated bullets in 9mm. Then spent a few hours linking them for belt fed fun.

[shooter_mcgavin]

This might be a weird question, but would anyone be willing to let me try out their Dillon 650? I'm currently using a Lee turret, and 4 pulls per bullet just isn't doing it for me. I want to get the Dillon, but I'd hate to blow thru $1200 bucks without ever even touching one. I'd like to try it out with either 9mm or .223 if possible.

[Delfuego]

Loaded up a bunch (6,000) of pink 147gn Eggleston coated bullets in 9mm. Then spent a few hours linking them for belt fed fun.We will need video when you test them in your new toy. :)

[Delfuego]

This might be a weird question, but would anyone be willing to let me try out their Dillon 650? I'm currently using a Lee turret, and 4 pulls per bullet just isn't doing it for me. I want to get the Dillon, but I'd hate to blow thru $1200 bucks without ever even touching one. I'd like to try it out with either 9mm or .223 if possible.I think the consensus here is go with a 550 or 1050. The 650 doesn't really offer much to the money/value ratio.

Take this with a grain of salt, because I have neither and am single staging for precision rifle only. Either way, good luck. Lots of people on here are really friendly and may be willing to let you test drive their gear.

[Slapps74]

I think the 650 is perfect and is what I have. The 1050 is overkill for most and caliber changes are expensive! The 550 is too much handling. I can load 800 rounds an hour with my 650 and have loaded over 20k rounds in the year and a half that I have had it. Take a trip to The Reloading Zone in wheatridge and talk to Mike. Tell him Chris sent you and you will be able to try a 550, 650 and a Lock n Load. And if you decide you want a 550 or 650 he will have it in stock at the same price as you can buy it online.

[KS63]

I think the 650 is perfect and is what I have. The 1050 is overkill for most and caliber changes are expensive! The 550 is too much handling. I can load 800 rounds an hour with my 650 and have loaded over 20k rounds in the year and a half that I have had it. Take a trip to The Reloading Zone in wheatridge and talk to Mike. Tell him Chris sent you and you will be able to try a 550, 650 and a Lock n Load. And if you decide you want a 550 or 650 he will have it in stock at the same price as you can buy it online.
When I was in there a few weeks ago, he had a Dillon 1050 set up too. I don't think the Hornady LnL gets much attention over there.

[Great-Kazoo]

The 650 is perfect for 9mm. Granted not the volume like the 1050, but it works. DEPENDING how much the one reloads annually. IMO the 550 (outside no case feeder) is an almost perfect press. Simple, ease of use for the novice or expert loader.

The 1050 as mentioned is a bigger start up cost, tool head wise.

The 550 with 9mm conversion, strong mount, roller handle, spare parts kit, extra primer pick up tubes and bullet tray is $620. Excluding dies.

The 650 with same items as the 550, but including a case feeder and powder check is $1040, OTD.

[Rucker61]

This might be a weird question, but would anyone be willing to let me try out their Dillon 650? I'm currently using a Lee turret, and 4 pulls per bullet just isn't doing it for me. I want to get the Dillon, but I'd hate to blow thru $1200 bucks without ever even touching one. I'd like to try it out with either 9mm or .223 if possible.

I went from LCT to 550b (shut up, Jim). I reload multiple calibers and didn't have the cash for multiple 650 setups, and I don't shoot 1000s of rounds per month. If I hit the lottery, there will be more Blue in my new shop on my new land, but until then the 550b is perfect for me.

[Slapps74]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160609/ebcfd49547617551994ed6863e71a120.jpg

My setup.

[roberth]

Slapps74 - NICE!!!

[Slapps74]

Slapps74 - NICE!!!

Thanks man!

[shooter_mcgavin]

I think the 650 is perfect and is what I have. The 1050 is overkill for most and caliber changes are expensive! The 550 is too much handling. I can load 800 rounds an hour with my 650 and have loaded over 20k rounds in the year and a half that I have had it. Take a trip to The Reloading Zone in wheatridge and talk to Mike. Tell him Chris sent you and you will be able to try a 550, 650 and a Lock n Load. And if you decide you want a 550 or 650 he will have it in stock at the same price as you can buy it online.

Thank you so much! I guess a trip to weatridge might be in my weekend plans. Also, question.....why did you choose the inline fabrication mount over the strong mount? Is it lower?

[Slapps74]

Yes it is lower and I think he was out of the strong mount. As solid as the strong mount is, I think the inline is a little better and Dan at Inline is a really good dude to deal with. The Reloading Zone now carries his stuff now.

[shooter_mcgavin]

Sweet! I guess this is the last question/comment I have.... You have the junior mount right? And you posted a pic of it all mounted, so obviously it mounts. Inline themselves say that you can't use the 650 on the junior without shimming the legs. I'm quite confused... Did you have to modify anything or does it just work regardless of them saying it shouldn't work?

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[Slapps74]

I will have to measure it when I get home but almost 100% it is the junior. No shims required. But the lower part of the press hangs off the front of the bench. So I guess it technically would not work.

[shooter_mcgavin]

Oh ok, that makes sense. So that's pretty much exactly what they said. Thanks for the help! I'll be ordering my 650 this weekend most likely! I'm already excited as can be!

[Slapps74]

Oh ok, that makes sense. So that's pretty much what they said! Thanks for the help! I'll be ordering my 650 this weekend most likely! I'm already excited as can be!

If you go to The Reloading Zone they will have everything you need. You will have to pay the tax but no shipping. You will love it!

[XC700116]

Cranked out 900 rounds of 40 S&W, 475 of 223 bolt gun ammo for my practice rifle, and loaded up 35 rounds of 6X47L for Load and dope confirmation tomorrow for the match rifle. If I'm happy with it (and I'm 99% sure I will be) I'll load up about 350 rounds of that tomorrow evening so I'm ready to go for the Quiet Riot in 2 weeks.

[Hoser]

Subsonic 300 Whisper just got a lot cheaper...

Cast up a bunch yesterday and today. With my lead they are dropping about 191-192 gns.

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product_info.php?cPath=30_359&products_id=617

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/N.O.E._Bullet_Moulds_311-198-SP_(PB)_199_gr_Sketch.Jpg

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/311-198-SP.jpg

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/images/311-198-SP4cavityPB%20001.JPG

[Slapps74]

400 223, 500 147gn 9mm 400 135gn 10mm between Sunday and Monday.

[shooter_mcgavin]

Unboxed my new 650 and loaded up 100 rounds of .223 to try it out. Realized its wayyyy too hot in the garage and had to move the press downstairs.

[Slapps74]

Unboxed my new 650 and loaded up 100 rounds of .223 to try it out. Realized its wayyyy too hot in the garage and had to move the press downstairs.

Congrats! Did you get it from The Reloading Zone?

[shooter_mcgavin]

Congrats! Did you get it from The Reloading Zone?

No. I just haven't had the time to make it up to Denver so I ordered from BrianEnos.com

[Hoser]

No. I just haven't had the time to make it up to Denver so I ordered from BrianEnos.com

Brian is a great dude. Known his personally for 15-20 years.

[shooter_mcgavin]

Brian is a great dude. Known his personally for 15-20 years.

The amount of info I got from his site made me feel like I absolutely HAD to give him my money. What an outstanding website. I hope he keeps it around LONG after he closes up shop in August.

[KS63]

The amount of info I got from his site made me feel like I absolutely HAD to give him my money. What an outstanding website. I hope he keeps it around LONG after he closes up shop in August.
I'll second Brian E. Any question you have about a Dillon he's right there. His forum is also wealth of knowledge and people willing to help.

[Great-Kazoo]

Unboxed my new 650 and loaded up 100 rounds of .223 to try it out. Realized its wayyyy too hot in the garage and had to move the press downstairs.

Do what we did, installed a mini-split in the garage.

[CS1983]

Chucked up the new drill to the rcbs trimmer and saved myself tons of time and energy trimming brass.

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[Irving]

I'm about to do the same thing. I was thinking that if I can mount the trimmer on the wall, I can set the height so the drill can sit on the bench and I won't even have to hold it.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm about to do the same thing. I was thinking that if I can mount the trimmer on the wall, I can set the height so the drill can sit on the bench and I won't even have to hold it.

You're making bank. Buy a Giraud. AND that 550 you were looking at.

[Irving]

I could, but I'd rather fund my retirement.

[Slapps74]

Start packing it all up on Sunday. Moving to TX

[Great-Kazoo]

1K LC on the 1050. tumbling to remove lube ;)

[Limited GM]

1K LC on the 1050. tumbling to remove lube ;)

Is that Long Colt or Lake City?

[rondog]

If you go to The Reloading Zone they will have everything you need. You will have to pay the tax but no shipping. You will love it!

Hmm, never heard of this place - that I can recall. Ima gwine hafta go by and check it out.....

[gta_spec]

It's a great place. Lots of inventory. Run by a great guy.

[Great-Kazoo]

Is that Long Colt or Lake City?


45 would be Long Colt. 1K LC is Lake City. You run that RPR yet?

[Limited GM]

45 would be Long Colt. 1K LC is Lake City. You run that RPR yet?
,
ive justaken it out of the box and stared at it. It'll be awhile before I can afford glass.

The safety on mine is immovable. Trying to decide if I want to remedy it or send it back to Ruger. I read online where several are sorta loose. Mines locked up in the off position.

[stodg73]

Nothing for awhile....

[Blowby]

A batch of subs for the pdogs.

[Rucker61]

10 rounds of .223 75 great Amax for the bolt gun for velocity confirmation. With significant mirage and some wind the Savage still put five shots in a 2.5" group at 300 yards. It's such a nice shooting gun.

[Hoser]

Loaded up a bunch more pink Eggleston 147s for belt fed fun.

While I was doing that, my roll sizer was processing a bunch more 9x19 brass.

[tmjohnson]

Over the weekend I cast, powder coated and sized a gallon of .357 caliber-158 grain round nose bullets. By weight that figures out to around 2700 bullets

[CS1983]

Loaded up some lapua brass w/ some various charge weights of the MR-2000 powder and 178bthp. Shot like junk. We've had no good loads out of this lapua brass and are scratching our heads as to why. Our baseline rifle is SSG3k and that thing went from a 2MOA gun w/ the lapua stuff to 1/2MOA-1/4MOA w/ 45.3gr of rl15 in win brass; atomic factory 175 match stuff shot just over 1/4MOA.

Does lapua brass have to have something special done to it? Has done this with neck size and FL size and had similar behavior w/ rl15. Just weird.

[Great-Kazoo]

Loaded up some lapua brass w/ some various charge weights of the MR-2000 powder and 178bthp. Shot like junk. We've had no good loads out of this lapua brass and are scratching our heads as to why. Our baseline rifle is SSG3k and that thing went from a 2MOA gun w/ the lapua stuff to 1/2MOA-1/4MOA w/ 45.3gr of rl15 in win brass; atomic factory 175 match stuff shot just over 1/4MOA.

Does lapua brass have to have something special done to it? Has done this with neck size and FL size and had similar behavior w/ rl15. Just weird.

What if anything changed from the original baseline, either load or rifle wise ?

[CS1983]

What if anything changed from the original baseline, either load or rifle wise ?

Only change really is Lapua brass instead of Winchester or similar. Always use 178bthp, fgmm primers, and until yesterday's attempt with some load testing for 2000-MR, powder was rl15. But the Lapua brass has not shot well with either powder. Dunno if we got a bad lot or if something has to be done in addition to the typical prep work we use on plebeian fare brass. Have tried both neck sizing and fl sizing, loading slightly long (2.82) and SAAMI, and tried across ssg3k, tikka ctrx, and ruger rpr. All three guns shoot the other loads and factory match ammo very well, but not the Lapua.

[Blowby]

Please send ALL your Lapua brass to me and I will do extensive testing at no cost.[Beer]

[Great-Kazoo]

Getting ready to do another 10K on the 1050.

[Blowby]

You are the man!!! They must have been hungry lately.

[Jamnanc]

Rattle canned a silver scope black. Now it tactical as f$&!

[trlcavscout]

I am gonna consolidate down to 38/357. Now i am gonna have to horse trade some brass, bullets and dies.

[Great-Kazoo]

I am gonna consolidate down to 38/357. Now i am gonna have to horse trade some brass, bullets and dies.

I have a plethora of projectiles . BUT you seem to be unable to get that subaru anywhere past a 5 mi radius. Or you just the passenger ;)

[Irving]

Loaded 298 rounds of .40 for the FRIDPA match tomorrow. I had a wanged up primer spring in my press and it was really slowing me down. RCBS sent me a new one and everything works much more smoothly now.

[Great-Kazoo]

Trying out H-335 for some hornady 55gr jsp's. Also loaded up 30 - 75gr privi bthp's with TAC. Hitting the range once my ride gets here. Liberty range has a 100 yd indoor, might as well shoot in comfort.

[trlcavscout]

Loaded 500 rounds of 38 for small game and plinking. Got 3k pieces of shiny precious in the mail yesterday that i need to start stuffing with 158gr chunks of lead. Gonna be at 4k 38 specials by the end of the weekend. Then i will start on 357's next week.

[Great-Kazoo]

Worked up some ladders for 308 168 gr BTHP M hornadys. Gonna give this 8208 xbr a try.

[rondog]

Shook my head at the mess and disarray. I intend to try and clean the shithole up today, got some loading and gunsmiffin' to do. Got a new .45 Colt rifle that needs tuning and proper ammo. And a few other projects to work on getting back together.

[Hoser]

Loaded up a 150-200 of 198gn coated bullets for my 300 Whisper. Going to try them in full auto to make sure they do not get lead inside the gas system or can.

[O2HeN2]

Sorted thorough several thousand cases that came from bags where "helpful" people had dumped everything from .380 auto to .45ACP into.

Boring as sin. Not going to get this far behind ever again.*

O2

*He says, today.

[Great-Kazoo]

Set the Giraud up for trimming 308. Working on some 308 subs. the 168's keyholed @ 100. Going to bump them from 7.8 - 8gr TG. Also doing 150 & 178's with TG.

[Great-Kazoo]

1200 pcs LC on the 1050.

[Limited GM]

Worked on a Glock uspsa load. Needs range testing.

[Hoser]

Spent some time casting bullets.

Made up a bunch of 198 gn spritzers for full auto 300 Whisper ammo. Subsonic mag dumps with Sierra 220s gets expensive in a hurry.

I also cast up a bunch of 350gn flat points for plinking ammo for my 416 Rigby.

Now to get them powder coated. I figure the Rigby bullets should be pink so I can hunt pink elephants.

[earplug]

My cast 148 Grain DEWC bullets into 38 spl cases. PC red, to match the Red Dot powder that a friend gave me.

[Great-Kazoo]

Chamfered the 308 i had siting in bags. Also giving a try resizing 308 & 243 to 6.5C. Not sure which will work better. Thanks to jmg8550 who's been walking me through the process. I see why the LC isn't going to work. Definitely tight on the neck - chamber area.

[Hoser]

Chamfered the 308 i had siting in bags. Also giving a try resizing 308 & 243 to 6.5C. Not sure which will work better. Thanks to jmg8550 who's been walking me through the process. I see why the LC isn't going to work. Definitely tight on the neck - chamber area.

It will work, but you will have to inside ream the necks our turn the outside of the necks.

[MarkCO]

Shook my head at the mess and disarray.

Right there with you. I have actual guns laying on the floor, about 3K rounds of various ammo scattered around, two projects on the loading bench and the processing bench has stuff stacked all over it too.

Clean then think about reloading.

[jmg8550]

It will work, but you will have to inside ream the necks our turn the outside of the necks.

Yep, the necks need turned down as the brass that was the shoulder area is now the neck area of 6.5Creedmoor. I've found that FC 243 brass works better than LC. I'm going to try Winchester and Remington 308 brass, I have some laying around.

[Great-Kazoo]

Yep, the necks need turned down as the brass that was the shoulder area is now the neck area of 6.5Creedmoor. I've found that FC 243 brass works better than LC. I'm going to try Winchester and Remington 308 brass, I have some laying around.


Trying some PPU & ZQ1 today or tomorrow. An exterior neck sizer is in transit.

[jmg8550]

Neck sizer, or neck turner?

[Great-Kazoo]

Neck sizer, or neck turner?



This unit, any input or suggestions are always helpful & appreciated

http://kmshooting.com/tools/holding/standard-caliber/steel-cutters-pilot-options/steel-pilot-and-tool-steel-cutter/steel-pilot-and-shell-holder-393.html

[jmg8550]

Looks like it'll work. I've never used a neck turning tool.

[Grant H.]

Spent some time casting bullets.

Made up a bunch of 198 gn spritzers for full auto 300 Whisper ammo. Subsonic mag dumps with Sierra 220s gets expensive in a hurry.

I also cast up a bunch of 350gn flat points for plinking ammo for my 416 Rigby.

Now to get them powder coated. I figure the Rigby bullets should be pink so I can hunt pink elephants.

Are you coating them?

If so, care to share any details?

[Hoser]

This unit, any input or suggestions are always helpful & appreciated

http://kmshooting.com/tools/holding/standard-caliber/steel-cutters-pilot-options/steel-pilot-and-tool-steel-cutter/steel-pilot-and-shell-holder-393.html

I have a K&M and a Neilson Pumpkin. Both are excellent.

[Zombie Steve]

I may get to do some hunting after all, so I filled up some space with .338-06 and .45-70.

[StagLefty]

Pork shoulder on sale at Soopers $1.79 a pound. Picked up an 8 pounder for the weekend smoke.

[Great-Kazoo]

Pork shoulder on sale at Soopers $1.79 a pound. Picked up an 8 pounder for the weekend smoke.

This is reloading, not reheating ;)
Safeway also has beef & pork ribs marked down.

[MarkCO]

Yesterday I taught some reloading to my nephew. It was about the most exhausting 6 hours I have ever spent in the gun room. Two broken decapping pins, one broken primer seating assembly, bent decapping rod assembly. He loaded 300 rounds of .223 on the 650 and 50 rounds of .30-06 on the RockChucker. He had about 20 bad rounds of .223. I might break a decapping pin a year, but I still can't figure out what is wrong with the primer seating assembly. The actual rod is sitting proud of the body locking up the shell plate. Luckily I had a spare of everything.

In talking with my wife, I have not yet decided if some people just should not reload, or if he just needs to learn more.

[Hoser]

Loaded up about 1,000 rounds of 9x19 for USPSA Carbine matches with 115 gn bullets.

Really impressed with Eggleston coated bullets. Accurate, cheap and local.

[SA Friday]

I sorted the 5+ gallons of brass I'd produced over the last 4 months and then dumped in a couple of buckets. 9, 40, 45, 300, 5.56 all in a couple buckets. It took 4 hours.

I tested the Eggleston 180 Poly coated bullets in my STI 40s last weekend. It takes 0.1 less grains of powder to get the same velocities than the older moly coated bullets. They are plenty accurate. I have 147gr 9mms to play with and I really need to grab some of the 200gr 300 blackout bullets to play with.

[KS63]

^^^^What's the word on those 200gr bullets feeding in an AR?

[StagLefty]

This is reloading, not reheating ;)
Safeway also has beef & pork ribs marked down.

Sorry about that I thought I posted in the smoker thread. Senility hahaha

[brutal]

I sorted the 5+ gallons of brass I'd produced over the last 4 months and then dumped in a couple of buckets. 9, 40, 45, 300, 5.56 all in a couple buckets. It took 4 hours.

I tested the Eggleston 180 Poly coated bullets in my STI 40s last weekend. It takes 0.1 less grains of powder to get the same velocities than the older moly coated bullets. They are plenty accurate. I have 147gr 9mms to play with and I really need to grab some of the 200gr 300 blackout bullets to play with.

Be interested to see how that goes, the 208gr amax are pricey. I ran my first batch of subs and apparently didn't load a string low enough to find the "these don't cycle' batch.

[SA Friday]

^^^^What's the word on those 200gr bullets feeding in an AR?

Don't know yet. I need to grab a box of them and start playin. As it stands, the theory to shooting them is solid. It's just a matter of seeing how well they feed and what recipe is the sweet spot.

[Hoser]

^^^^What's the word on those 200gr bullets feeding in an AR?

They fed like shit goes through a goose in my M-16. Much better bullet design than some bullet makers are selling for the 300.

I am going to buy more of them soon.

[gta_spec]

Loaded up about 1,000 rounds of 9x19 for USPSA Carbine matches with 115 gn bullets.

Really impressed with Eggleston coated bullets. Accurate, cheap and local.

I really liked these too. I'm hoping for another good black Friday deal from Eggleston.

[Great-Kazoo]

processed 250, 6.5's

[Hoser]

Completely tore down one of my 1050s to the bare frame. Repacked bearings, cleaned it, ect.

Then loaded up a bunch more 115gn Eggleston 9mm bullets.

Ended up emptying an 8 lb jug if Titegroup. Sad day.

Started processing 308 brass for a friend.

[sellersm]

Completely tore down one of my 1050s to the bare frame. Repacked bearings, cleaned it, ect.

Then loaded up a bunch more 115gn Eggleston 9mm bullets.

Ended up emptying an 8 lb jug if Titegroup. Sad day.

Started processing 308 brass for a friend.

Hmmm, I know someone who has some powder available... Did I miss the review of those Eggleston bullets?


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[buffalobo]

Speaking of Eggleston bullets, I placed an order for a sample to try out. Website was easy to navigate, prices look good and I got notification 4 hrs later saying my order had already shipped.

Looking forward to doing more business with them.

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[Great-Kazoo]

Inventory.

[Grant H.]

Went and picked up just over 225lbs of brass to sort, deprime, clean, and either stash or sell.

Having friends who shoot and don't reload is nice. They collect it all and give it to me.

[buffalobo]

Speaking of Eggleston bullets, I placed an order for a sample to try out. Website was easy to navigate, prices look good and I got notification 4 hrs later saying my order had already shipped.

Looking forward to doing more business with them.

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Received my order yesterday. Soon as get a load I like worked up going to order lots more.

Completely tore down one of my 1050s to the bare frame. Repacked bearings, cleaned it, ect.

Then loaded up a bunch more 115gn Eggleston 9mm bullets.

Ended up emptying an 8 lb jug if Titegroup. Sad day.

Started processing 308 brass for a friend.
Anything special to remember when working up load with the Eggleston bullets?

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[Hoser]

Anything special to remember when working up load with the Eggleston bullets?


Add a little more flare than you would for jacketed bullets. Kinda like traditional lead or plated.

Other than that just load em up.

[buffalobo]

Add a little more flare than you would for jacketed bullets. Kinda like traditional lead or plated.

Other than that just load em up.
Read that on their Web site, thanks for reminder.

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[gta_spec]

Received my order yesterday. Soon as get a load I like worked up going to order lots more.

Anything special to remember when working up load with the Eggleston bullets?

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I found that the recommended length of 1.100" for their 115gr projectiles caused feeding problems. Ended up loading them at 1.115" and they fed alot better.

[MarkCO]

Finished the clean up, found some things I forgot I had. :)

Processed 300 pieces of .243Win, loaded 50 .243Win for the Chrono, sorted 3 gallons of brass.

[Jamnanc]

Neck turned, cleaned and loaded a mini ladder of converted lc 6.5 Creedmoor brass.

[Great-Kazoo]

Neck turned, cleaned and loaded a mini ladder of converted lc 6.5 Creedmoor brass.

Range time?

[Jamnanc]

Hopefully tonight. My old boss used to say. "Hope is not a plan of action".

[Hoser]

Did a full process (FL resize, primer pocket crimp removal, trim, Giraud chamfer/deburr, and tumble in stainless media) for my nieces husband on about 1,000 pcs of 308 brass.

Then converted 600 pcs of 223 brass into 300 Blk for a forum member.

Going to load up some subsonic 308 ammo with Speer 125s and Trailboss for myself today. I used up a bunch of it a couple days ago. Too much fun.

[Limited GM]

Restocked into the shop, what I found at wal-mart when I stopped for a case of water. They had all relaoding stuff on clearance except powder and primers. I bought all the above for less than $300. Kazoo got me thinking about powder and some very helpful young guy went and dug around in the back. Sure enough, there was what you see here. $4.5 and up powder and $9 and up Bullets. SCORE!! (No primers were found)

Then last night, a neighbor brings the brass over. Brand new 308 included. SCORE X2!!!!

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[Great-Kazoo]

Restocked into the shop, what I found at wal-mart when I stopped for a case of water. They had all relaoding stuff on clearance except powder and primers. I bought all the above for less than $300. Kazoo got me thinking about powder and some very helpful young guy went and dug around in the back. Sure enough, there was what you see here. $4.5 and up powder and $9 and up Bullets. SCORE!! (No primers were found)

Then last night, a neighbor brings the brass over. Brand new 308 included. SCORE X2!!!!

6759367594


Finders fee ;)

[thedave1164]

Clean up and organize the shelves, now working on the benches.

Inventory complete on powder and primers.

Need to inventory brass and bullets.

Need to inventory factory ammo and reloads.

[thedave1164]

Picked up some varget, tite group, bullseye and primers.

Spent too much money today :(

[Great-Kazoo]

Trimmed & chamfer a lot of 6.5. Tomorrow ladders

[bobbyfairbanks]

Loaded up 300rds 6mm Creedmoor

[MarkCO]

Finished the reorganize/cleanup. Still have a little more trim work to do on the room itself, but it is close.

[thedave1164]

Cast some Keith style for .45 Colt, loaded up some 124gr FMJ 9mm to replace my stock that just got loaded into mags for my 9mm AR pistol, cast a few 115gr rn 9mm bullets.

Gonna have to work on the temp for casting, I know I am hot, going to see if I can get my PID controller hooked up and working

[asmo]

Measured out my 'project' for the Christmas break...



130 lbs of 9mm
140 lbs of 5.56
50 lbs of 40


Don't think my little tumbler is going to be able to handle this.

[O2HeN2]

Finished mounting the new XL650 I bought as a "Thank gawd, guns are [relatively] safe for another four years" present to me.

The right one for small primers, the left (center) for large since I find changing primer sizes on the 650 a PITA.

Been thinking about buying a second press for a couple years, but quite honestly I thought our [legal] gun owning days were numbered. As such, I wasn't about to sink money into such a frivolous thing as a second press to save myself some hassle.

Well happy day!

O2

Ps. My old 650 is very, very old. They've changed the mounting position of the case feeder on the new one, and I just might have to buy a new case feeder bracket because the new position is much, much better than the old. As would be expected from Dillon.

http://nankoweap.com/boards/bench3.jpg

[coop68]

Finally loaded up some .308 100 rounds 168gr amax.

Cleaned up and reorganized my reloading room.

[Hoser]

Ps. My old 650 is very, very old.



Your 1050 is really old as well. I have not seen a nickel plated 1050 in years. Looks just like the one I bought from Gary Kimball in the mid 90s.

[Hoser]

I turned 2,000 pcs of 223 into 300 Whisper/Blk for a forum member, loaded up 50 rounds of 243 for late plains deer and wrapped it up by loading 60 rounds of 510 Whisper.