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Zombie Steve
11-18-2014, 09:46
Yeah but you also are a fan of 9 Major and 380.
Oh yeah... anything 9mm (except those .357 magnums). [ROFL2]
My daughter used my 243 reloaded 100 grain soft point to bag her first deer. I used my ar and 53 grain xlc to take a little doe as well. Very happy with the performance of both. I found the xlc and it was a perfect flower with no pieces missing. I won't use the ar for hunting again, I just wanted to be able to say my modern sporting rifle was useful when fudds say they aren't.
It's a cool thing to get a big game animal with a handload... congrats to both of you from a recovering fudd.
sellersm
11-18-2014, 10:13
Converted the 550 over to .38 special, now to load up those coated 138gr BNWC that I have.
Great-Kazoo
11-18-2014, 10:57
Going to work on some 223 loads for the daughters BF's Rfile. He sent me the upper to do some work , figure i find a JSP load that works for him. They have a decent coyote pack.
bobbyfairbanks
11-20-2014, 22:18
Broke the primer bar on my 1050. Switch to the 550 and was going to load 40. I had 45-70 on the press and got annoyed so I bought another 550 to add to the collection.
Broke the primer bar on my 1050. Switch to the 550 and was going to load 40. I had 45-70 on the press and got annoyed so I bought another 550 to add to the collection.
Sounds like a bitch. Glad you made it through it. We're here for your support, and so is Dillon.
Batteriesnare
11-20-2014, 23:15
Swage, sized and loaded 250 .223. Finally got all of my brass decapped, wet tumbled and sorted.
Physically nothing. I have been decorating though.
About 20 pounds of powder.
Close to 1200 boolets of various size.
8000+/- primers.
Now I just need some time to put everything together.
bobbyfairbanks
11-21-2014, 08:09
Physically nothing. I have been decorating though.
About 20 pounds of powder.
Close to 1200 boolets of various size.
8000+/- primers.
Now I just need some time to put everything together.
During these runs runs I buy whats available.. During the primer run I bought powder. Now I'm buying bullets and powder. Stack it deep.
Zombie Steve
11-21-2014, 10:17
Broke the primer bar on my 1050. Switch to the 550 and was going to load 40. I had 45-70 on the press and got annoyed so I bought another 550 to add to the collection.
We need to start a new thread titled "Things you didn't think could break that the Yeti broke". Future historians will want to know.
Great-Kazoo
11-21-2014, 10:50
During these runs runs I buy whats available.. During the primer run I bought powder. Now I'm buying bullets and powder. Stack it deep.
Always.. Today, no reloading it's range thirty.
sellersm
11-21-2014, 13:03
We need to start a new thread titled "Things you didn't think could break that the Yeti broke". Future historians will want to know.
[ROFL2][LOL]
This week I continued the training of my new gun room assistant...my 13 year old. :)
He sorted 300 rounds of .308 brass then processed 100 pieces then loaded his first 50 rounds of .308. He will chrono them next week and use them for elk hunting next month. He also case gauged 2300 rounds of .223, vacuumed the floor and sorted some practice ammo.
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I loaded 2300 rounds of .223, prepped 150 pieces of .260 brass and 150 pieces of 6.5PCC brass.
One new tool I got this past spring has proven to be very useful on the bench...http://www.midwayusa.com/product/628405/frankford-arsenal-platinum-series-case-prep-and-trim-center?cm_vc=ProductFinding It is no Giraud, but it has saved me a lot of time and does a very good job of prepping brass. I had to machine off the lock ring a tad to make the 6.5PCC brass since the case neck is short, but other than that, it has been great. i probably have a good 3K pieces of brass processed on it over 6 months now. Not for high volume case prep on buckets of .223, but for a few thousand a year, I would recommend it.
Made up runners bags for the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and 5k walk for tomorrow, here in Trinidad.
Annealed 1K of 308, bedded the 338 Lapua and cleaned up bench.
XC700116
11-21-2014, 21:54
Whipped up 250 rounds of 300 Blackout, and did some cleaning and greasing of the presses, and stuff.
Always.. Today, no reloading it's range thirty.
I didn't know you shoot, too!?!?
Debating on whether to throw together some more rounds for the Blackout or just wait until I actually have time to shoot some of the ones I already have loaded.
Great-Kazoo
11-22-2014, 18:19
I didn't know you shoot, too!?!?
It's nothing i like to telecast to everyone. But yeah a short range trip turned in to a few hrs more than planned.
DonnyCommo
11-22-2014, 19:45
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/98a6aa17cf20bf35ed9b5c8a1296640f.jpg
The best part of waking up is 30 carbine in your cup.
Prepped 200 pieces today after they shipped from kens brass out of salt lake.
And we also have the infamous brass hound.
Sent by a hollowed out coconut using morse codehttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/22/f0e74516dfb1085866ff1eaf4f5b72a4.jpg
Big John
11-23-2014, 17:46
I popped my reloading cherry with 500 rounds of 9mm. Thanks for your help Kazoo!
Cast lubed and SIZED some 185 grainers.
bobbyfairbanks
11-26-2014, 12:38
Installed another press and fixed the 1050. I am now smarter and it will never break again52875
Zombie Steve
11-26-2014, 13:05
Jack's reloading room was still cooler with all of the pictures on the walls of the people he shot... although that one guy with the chest full of buckshot always kinda creeped me out. You'll have to check out the new decorative tin I have in my reloading room tonight... [Beer]
bobbyfairbanks
11-26-2014, 13:16
Fine I'll hang up pics of people that I shot then will it be as cool as Jacks?
Zombie Steve
11-26-2014, 13:28
Your pics aren't as cool. You might as well just throw some commemorative jelly on the wall.
[gihad]
Annealed 100 338 Lapua cases, 1k of 308. Cleaned the black powder pistol and ready for the new Timney Elite trigger on the 338.
Big John
11-28-2014, 17:54
Nuther 500 9mm and 100 or so of 45. Thanks Kazoo. Sorry my shitty back forced me to run. I would have liked to hang out after the "work" was done.
Zombie Steve
11-28-2014, 18:42
I processed a bunch of rifle brass and sized / lubed 400-500 boolits for the .45's.
Set up the 650 to run .300 Blackout. Got stuck when I realized Dillon changed the design of the powder throw and my new one won't work with the existing linkage. Time for an update, I guess.
Turned a 5 gallon bucket of 223 brass into 300 Whisper/Blackout brass and then got to work on loading up about 3,000 rounds of 9mm ammo for my revolver. Time to put some icy hot on my shoulder.
wctriumph
11-30-2014, 21:06
Loaded up 32 Garand enbloc clips with milsurp .30-06, slipped them into the cardboard silencers and filled up an ammo can with them. I wish I had some extra bandoleers to fill. Oh well. My hands still smell of ammo even after washing them twice. With soap!
Great-Kazoo
11-30-2014, 21:11
Loaded up 32 Garand enbloc clips with milsurp .30-06, slipped them into the cardboard silencers and filled up an ammo can with them. I wish I had some extra bandoleers to fill. Oh well. My hands still smell of ammo even after washing them twice. With soap!
Try some toothpaste with soap next time.
wctriumph
11-30-2014, 21:15
Try some toothpaste with soap next time.
I did the stainless steel spoon like I do for garlic, it helped. I'm off to try the soap and toothpaste trick right now.
wctriumph
11-30-2014, 21:20
Try some toothpaste with soap next time.
Yep, that helped too. thanks Kazoo for that!
Loaded up 32 Garand enbloc clips with milsurp .30-06, slipped them into the cardboard silencers and filled up an ammo can with them. I wish I had some extra bandoleers to fill. Oh well. My hands still smell of ammo even after washing them twice. With soap!
Try some toothpaste with soap next time.
I got popped on a random sniff at dia security a day after reloading.
Great-Kazoo
11-30-2014, 22:57
I got popped on a random sniff at dia security a day after reloading.
Been there. Went shooting back east day before flying out, wearing the same pants. OOPS. I did get a nice rub from one of the gender neutral TSA folk. Keeps them on their toes, i know all that texting during work hours gets boring for them.
The old dog learned a new trick. I'd read that putting a cap-full of mineral spirits and a cap-full of Flitz, or various other things in with the tumbling media will drastically shorten the time needed to clean and shine up your brass. Yep. It will. I did the first batch without, the second batch with, and then had to re-do the first batch, just to make it acceptable.
The first batch took a loooong time to clean, and never did look that good. More of a frosted but clean effect. The second batch took almost no time at all and looked considerably better. Now, I'm not one to require my brass to be all that shiny. It's just going to get dirty again soon. The impetus was actually to shorten the time I had to listen to the tumbler. When there are a LOT of cases, it makes a LOT of noise. I hate noise, with the exception of firearms going boom. I'm surprisingly okay with that. In fact I kinda like it.
Great-Kazoo
12-01-2014, 17:33
Mineral spirits are nice, but shorten the media life . I use nufinish vs flitz more so for the price point, for a good finish. Used mineral spirits in the big dillon tumbler when i needed to clean 4- 5gal buckets of brass. Destroyed the media, but what a nice shine.
I boxed up my reloading stuff today to move. Sad sad day.
Cleaned, sized and primed 500+ .45, also cleaned and sorted a bunchof range brass.
Great-Kazoo
12-01-2014, 19:51
Getting motivated to turn this to a finished product. Approx 1500 SPP 45 brass.
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sellersm
12-01-2014, 20:11
Getting motivated to turn this to a finished product. Approx 1500 SPP 45 brass.
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Just send them to Zombie Steve, he'll appreciate it and get them all loaded for ya! [Sofa]
sellersm
12-01-2014, 20:14
Loaded another few hundred of .38 spl with Bayou Bullets' Hi-Tek coated button nose wad cutters. These things are good shootin'!
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Great-Kazoo
12-03-2014, 15:23
making room for the latest addition
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/142543-Dillon-RL450
sellersm
12-03-2014, 15:35
making room for the latest addition
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/142543-Dillon-RL450
Go ahead, rub it in...
Great-Kazoo
12-03-2014, 16:37
Go ahead, rub it in...
oh you minx you.
i'm confused why i have so much hate coming at me in pm's & text messages. Maybe i should start a thread in GD about hateful messages.
theGinsue
12-03-2014, 23:37
I've been trying to clean up a considerable amount of brass I have - with special emphasis on .223 so I can finally build 1-2k rounds. I've also got a kitty litter bucket of mixed brass I wanted to clean.
With the .223, I was de-priming/resizing it, running it through 3 minutes in an ultrasonic bath to clean it up and then an hour in a cob media tumbler to shine it.
I bought the Lyman Turbo Sonic 700 late last spring but hadn't removed it from the packaging until last week. It was smaller than I expected. I actually read the directions. I ran about 12 batches of .223, replacing the water/cleaner about every 3 cycles. The problem I had with that was pouring out the dirty fluid; there was no good way to do it. I then ran 3 batches of the mixed brass. When I went to start the 4th batch (after replacing the fluid) the unit just shut off and won't come back on. What I noticed at that point was lots of water beneath the unit. I had seen some under the unit during the previous 2 batches but thought it was slop from when I took the basket of brass out & shook it out. I was wrong. The seal around the top of the bin seams to have failed. I don't think I filled it past the "Max" line, but even if I did, the seal shouldn't fail like that.
The unit only cost $50ish which is cheap for ultrasonic cleaners, but that's a lot of money to me. I'm now really turned off of Lymans products & know I won't be replacing this unit with another Lyman device.
Zombie Steve
12-03-2014, 23:52
Worth a call to them to see if they'll replace it.
Great-Kazoo
12-04-2014, 00:07
I've been trying to clean up a considerable amount of brass I have - with special emphasis on .223 so I can finally build 1-2k rounds. I've also got a kitty litter bucket of mixed brass I wanted to clean.
With the .223, I was de-priming/resizing it, running it through 3 minutes in an ultrasonic bath to clean it up and then an hour in a cob media tumbler to shine it.
I bought the Lyman Turbo Sonic 700 late last spring but hadn't removed it from the packaging until last week. It was smaller than I expected. I actually read the directions. I ran about 12 batches of .223, replacing the water/cleaner about every 3 cycles. The problem I had with that was pouring out the dirty fluid; there was no good way to do it. I then ran 3 batches of the mixed brass. When I went to start the 4th batch (after replacing the fluid) the unit just shut off and won't come back on. What I noticed at that point was lots of water beneath the unit. I had seen some under the unit during the previous 2 batches but thought it was slop from when I took the basket of brass out & shook it out. I was wrong. The seal around the top of the bin seams to have failed. I don't think I filled it past the "Max" line, but even if I did, the seal shouldn't fail like that.
The unit only cost $50ish which is cheap for ultrasonic cleaners, but that's a lot of money to me. I'm now really turned off of Lymans products & know I won't be replacing this unit with another Lyman device.
Worth a call to them to see if they'll replace it.
If they don't pm me, I have a spare hornaday collecting dust.
Limited GM
12-04-2014, 17:34
Washed all the blood off the floor. Discovered my floor drain goes God knows where.
sellersm
12-05-2014, 12:22
Does anyone here have any of these primer tube rack hangers from Inline Fabrication? (see link below) If you do, would you mind sending me a PM please? Thanks!
http://inlinefabrication.com/collections/dillon/products/primer-tube-rack
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I don't know if this is where to post this...but as people that reload are the same people that use chronies...I've received a new gen 3 Magnetospeed chrony. I've read the instructions, but knowing the intricacies of these things, do any of you have any experience and words of wisdom on the finer points of using one of these (the kind of stuff not included in the instructions)?
And, I've got a Chrony Beta I need to get rid of now.
Jeff
Great-Kazoo
12-05-2014, 18:17
I don't know if this is where to post this...but as people that reload are the same people that use chronies...I've received a new gen 3 Magnetospeed chrony. I've read the instructions, but knowing the intricacies of these things, do any of you have any experience and words of wisdom on the finer points of using one of these (the kind of stuff not included in the instructions)?
And, I've got a Chrony Beta I need to get rid of now.
Jeff
I'd be checking my pm's if i was you.
put some 223 loads together with TAC. Need to dial in a BCM mid -length
XC700116
12-05-2014, 21:47
I don't know if this is where to post this...but as people that reload are the same people that use chronies...I've received a new gen 3 Magnetospeed chrony. I've read the instructions, but knowing the intricacies of these things, do any of you have any experience and words of wisdom on the finer points of using one of these (the kind of stuff not included in the instructions)?
And, I've got a Chrony Beta I need to get rid of now.
Jeff
I've got one (love it BTW), other than getting it good and tight on the barrel, and making sure you have enough clearance for the bayonet, it's about as fool proof as it gets.
One thing I always do though after a session when I pull up the data in excel is to Delete the csv file from the card when I'm done, and reset my string number to 1. Also before you pull the card, make sure and archive the last string or it won't be in the csv file. This way when you go out again, your strings start out at 1 and you don't have to weed through the csv file to find where that day started.
TheBelly
12-05-2014, 23:07
I don't know if this is where to post this...but as people that reload are the same people that use chronies...I've received a new gen 3 Magnetospeed chrony. I've read the instructions, but knowing the intricacies of these things, do any of you have any experience and words of wisdom on the finer points of using one of these (the kind of stuff not included in the instructions)?
And, I've got a Chrony Beta I need to get rid of now.
Jeff
I love the magneto speed!!
I've got one (love it BTW), other than getting it good and tight on the barrel, and making sure you have enough clearance for the bayonet, it's about as fool proof as it gets.
One thing I always do though after a session when I pull up the data in excel is to Delete the csv file from the card when I'm done, and reset my string number to 1. Also before you pull the card, make sure and archive the last string or it won't be in the csv file. This way when you go out again, your strings start out at 1 and you don't have to weed through the csv file to find where that day started.
And THAT is what I was looking for! Thanks a bunch!
Great-Kazoo
12-06-2014, 16:34
I don't know if this is where to post this...but as people that reload are the same people that use chronies...I've received a new gen 3 Magnetospeed chrony. I've read the instructions, but knowing the intricacies of these things, do any of you have any experience and words of wisdom on the finer points of using one of these (the kind of stuff not included in the instructions)?
And, I've got a Chrony Beta I need to get rid of now.
Jeff
Not any more, Thanks.
Landsknecht
12-06-2014, 19:30
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Got my reloading stuff out of the boxes, into the basement, where there is a heater, and finally got some bullets made. 100 .223! Hopefully I will fins some time tomorrow to make some more.
Sorted, and tumbled, 737 cases of range brass, correctly put back together the ram on my RCBS turret press, replaced the decapper on my 9mm Lee decapping die, and decapped, sized, and primed 500 cases of 9mm. Now I'm about to go out and start setting up the 9mm dies in anticipation of some bullets I have arriving in the mail soon. Pretty excited to start working up loads again and trying a completely new caliber!
sellersm
12-06-2014, 21:25
Tumbled a bunch of brass I've been sitting on forever. Now to load them all up.
Sent from my fat fingers using Tapatalk
TheBelly
12-06-2014, 22:27
I made 50 rds of .308. They are as close to exactly like each other as I know how to make. I need to see what kind of groups
these are for the .308 AR I finished building a couple weeks ago. I'm trying to make tiny groups with it.
Cleaned, organized, cleaned. Then I'm going to put a big bookshelf in there and use clear plastic boxes to maintain orderliness with. Orderly and me don't go hand in hand.
Great-Kazoo
12-06-2014, 22:53
Cleaned, organized, cleaned. Then I'm going to put a big bookshelf in there and use clear plastic boxes to maintain orderliness with. Orderly and me don't go hand in hand.
Yeah me too ;)
Sized/Decapped a bunch of .338 and Sized/Decapped/primed a bunch of 45ACP. Put my 308 back together after bedding it. Off to Tanner tomorrow to get some more primers and powder.
Great-Kazoo
12-12-2014, 15:39
worked up a load for the BCM mid length. 25.4 looks good.
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hurley842002
12-12-2014, 16:32
worked up a load for the BCM mid length. 25.4 looks good.
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I sure miss my BCM middy, okay back on topic.
Great-Kazoo
12-12-2014, 17:59
I sure miss my BCM middy, okay back on topic.
i'm not impressed with it. Impulse / recoil (what ever that is with a 223) feels the same as my carbine DI system.
hurley842002
12-12-2014, 18:11
i'm not impressed with it. Impulse / recoil (what ever that is with a 223) feels the same as my carbine DI system.
I completely agree on the "recoil", I shot my middy next to a buddy's carbine, and could tell no difference. I even had a muzzle device that should have made a mild difference. I just liked the extra real estate on the hand guard, and the look of the mid.
TheBelly
12-12-2014, 22:19
I made 50x .260 Rem. rounds as perfect as I can make them.....
I whispered into the reloading room, "I'll come spend time in you tomorrow when I'm done working." Then I sulked back to my desk. :(
Oh Power Pistol, wherefore art thou Alliant Power Pistol?
At least the money I'm currently saving on gasoline at the pumps is being set aside to hoard powder when it comes back at decent prices. [Coffee]
Still plugging along on a commercial order of 223 into 300 Whisper conversion. One five gallon bucket done, time to start on the second and put a new cutting blade on.
Loaded 150 rounds of what I think is the final load for my blackout SBR. I'd like to go test, but there's all this white crap coming out of the sky.
Finally got my crap unpacked and set up from moving!
Finally got my crap unpacked and set up from moving!
Congratulations! That's huge.
Great-Kazoo
12-14-2014, 15:49
Cleaning up the 450 i picked up. Clearly needs serious TLC, If not putting the guts in to a 550 chassis.
bobbyfairbanks
12-14-2014, 16:00
Or just give it to me and I'll save you the frustration.
Congratulations! That's huge.
Thank you sir! Now I've got to load for the bolt gun. Family is coming for Christmas and I promised them they would shoot 1,000 yards plus before they leave! Crud!
Oh Power Pistol, wherefore art thou Alliant Power Pistol?
At least the money I'm currently saving on gasoline at the pumps is being set aside to hoard powder when it comes back at decent prices. [Coffee]
Are you completely out? I have a pound.
Are you completely out? I have a pound.
Thank you very much. I appreciate the offer.
I actually have just under four pounds, but to my mind that is like leaving the car in the garage with less than a quarter tank of gas. It makes it harder to sleep at night [facepalm]
Such a wonderful community this board is! [Beer]
Thank you very much. I appreciate the offer.
I actually have just under four pounds, but to my mind that is like leaving the car in the garage with less than a quarter tank of gas. It makes it harder to sleep at night [facepalm]
Such a wonderful community this board is! [Beer]
I did find it hard to believe that you would be dry, but thought I could help you over the hump, if need be.
And yes, this forum and it's membership is awesome, and a blessing.
Now go gas up, so you can sleep.
Loaded up 90 precision rounds for the bolt gun with my new RCBS Chargemaster Combo! How the hell did I live without this thing! What a time saver over the balance beam!
Great-Kazoo
12-21-2014, 11:03
Loaded up 90 precision rounds for the bolt gun with my new RCBS Chargemaster Combo! How the hell did I live without this thing! What a time saver over the balance beam!
waiting to give my PACT unit a try out. But shutting down the presses for the Holidays. Now on to the lathe ;)
eneranch
12-21-2014, 15:57
Trying to nail-down a P-dog load in my 223 using 40gr NBT & IMR4198; using QuickLOAD gave me a good place to start. Loaded them 0.1gr apart across the predicted range, 3 shot groups.
Now if only the weather will cooperate!!
TheBelly
12-21-2014, 19:59
Tumble tumble tumble.
Size size size.
Load load load.
600 rds loaded for a PRS train-up.
Since I gassed all of the cars yesterday...$1.99 per gallon at Costco, 168th and I-25, yesterday. [rockon]
I deprimed, tumbled, and sized several hundred .38 Spl today in anticipation of having all of my empty .38 Spl completely loaded and ready for some wheelgun and carbine fun.
hurley842002
12-21-2014, 20:21
Since I gassed all of the cars yesterday...$1.99 per gallon at Costco, 168th and I-25, yesterday. [rockon]
I deprimed, tumbled, and sized several hundred .38 Spl today in anticipation of having all of my empty .38 Spl completely loaded and ready for some wheelgun and carbine fun.
Nice! I was wondering what Costco fuel was going for, since Sam's was $1.90 and we don't have a Sam's card.
Sitting at the reloading bench doing something completely unrelated for the wife's Christmas present.
Sitting at the reloading bench doing something completely unrelated for the wife's Christmas present.
That's where I wrapped the GF's presents this morning!
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eneranch
12-22-2014, 06:59
Scored 2 lbs of W231 at the gunshow in Castle Rock last Saturday; haven't seen that powder in quite some time. The empty spot on my powder shelf is now occupied, always looking for more.
147gr 9mm loads...again. Load, shoot. Load, shoot. Load, shoot...etc.
eneranch
12-26-2014, 14:04
Cleaned, Deprimed, FLS, & Primed 300 cases ; RTL
Loaded 2 more ladders
sellersm
12-26-2014, 14:08
About to finish off this box of Xtreme 125gr plated FP bullets in some 357 magnum cases. Prolly use W231 powder... Or maybe Bullseye. Then it'll be 148gr lead wad cutters in 357 mag cases.
Set up my "new" Dillon cartridge counter.
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TheBelly
12-26-2014, 20:37
ocw test for the range tomorrow. i decided its time to get mega-nerdy about this gun.
Slapped together 100 rounds of .40. Running low on AA#5 and going to have to switch to AA#7 in less than 100 rounds.
DSB OUTDOORS
12-26-2014, 21:08
Well been out for a bit. But started reloading a few more calibers. 7.62x25, 44-40 for a friend, again. And cleaning the hell out of once fired brass.
TheBelly
12-26-2014, 21:14
i have two five-gallon buckets of .223 brass that i need to process. ugh!!
I might need to upgrade trimmers. will a dillon trimmer fit on a rock chucker?
Great-Kazoo
12-26-2014, 23:41
i have two five-gallon buckets of .223 brass that i need to process. ugh!!
I might need to upgrade trimmers. will a dillon trimmer fit on a rock chucker?
Yes. Just get the 223 trim die, install and adjust as necessary. You'll need a vacuum hook up. I'll post a few pics tomorrow or whenever it gets warm, of an adapter i made for the vacuum to trimmer.
Yes do that. I'm just beginning to be interested in reloading for rifle.
Zombie Steve
12-27-2014, 10:06
Finally went through and cleaned up stuff that's been sitting around. Loaded some .38 spl cases that have been on the bench unloaded forever, sized a batch of cast .357's that was taking up space, trimmed some .308 brass... that kind of thing. I can see the bench again.
Loaded up a few 158gr JHPs subsonic .357s and tried them out at Whistling Pines (http://www.whistlingpinesgunclub.com/Index.php/landing-page/) yesterday in "Thunper", my suppressed Contender SBR. Worked well, have no idea what velocity I'm getting since I want something about 950fps. Will have to wait for things to warm up before I can chrono outside.
...trying to find a use for my 12+ pounds of WW540...
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Big John
12-28-2014, 17:46
Cleaned up my workbench to make room for my new 550. I had so much going on today that I didn't get it mounted. Oh well... I'm still a reloader in training anyhow so I'm not in any big rush.
Cleaned up my workbench to make room for my new 550. I had so much going on today that I didn't get it mounted. Oh well... I'm still a reloader in training anyhow so I'm not in any big rush.
Since you mentioned mounting your press, I thought I would send along a link to some nice accessories for any press: http://inlinefabrication.com/
Everything I've bought from Dan has been excellent and he actually will discuss what you need and want. If he doesn't make it now, and you have a good idea, he will work with you.
Finished turning a second 5 gallon bucket of 223 brass into 300 Whisper/Blackout brass. Then a friend came over and we did another 900 pcs for him.
Then.... processed about 2,000 pcs of misc 223 brass for a friend. FL resize, primer crimp removal and trim to 1.745. Processing 223 is *SO* much easier than 300.
My shoulder is gonna feel this later.
Loaded up a few 158gr JHPs subsonic .357s and tried them out at Whistling Pines (http://www.whistlingpinesgunclub.com/Index.php/landing-page/) yesterday in "Thunper", my suppressed Contender SBR.
I have shot Thumper before if I remember correctly. Cool little quiet SBR.
Great-Kazoo
12-28-2014, 18:52
Cleaned up my workbench to make room for my new 550. I had so much going on today that I didn't get it mounted. Oh well... I'm still a reloader in training anyhow so I'm not in any big rush.
Didn't take long, 3 weeks ? Read, Read, then more reading.
Loaded 100 rounds of match M1 ammo for my brother. Prepped and primed 300 pcs 308 brass.
Big John
12-29-2014, 06:14
Since you mentioned mounting your press, I thought I would send along a link to some nice accessories for any press: http://inlinefabrication.com/
Everything I've bought from Dan has been excellent and he actually will discuss what you need and want. If he doesn't make it now, and you have a good idea, he will work with you.He's got some really cool stuff. Thanks so much for the link! I WILL be using it.
Didn't take long, 3 weeks ? Read, Read, then more reading.I told you a million times that you are not getting rid of me that easily and I'm serious. Hell, I'll be damn lucky if the press is stuck to the bench by the time you get back.
bobbyfairbanks
01-01-2015, 00:40
I love my shop54417
TheBelly
01-01-2015, 00:55
got started on the 5 gallon bucket of .223 brass...
I love my shop54417
Nice to see I'm not the only one still looking for the perfect sling.
Great-Kazoo
01-01-2015, 09:46
Nice to see I'm not the only one still looking for the perfect sling.
I have a container full, drop by and browse.
Loaded up a bunch of 6 Grendel with N540 and 105 Berger Hybrids.
Going to head to the range to be sure this is the load I am going to stick with and put it over a chronograph to check ES/SD. Both loads group well at 100, but I need to check how they do at 400 and beyond.
And then I looked outside and saw it was snowing. I went back downstairs to load some 41 mag ammo.
For those that asked. Here is a pic of a 6 Grendel next to a 243 case. It is kinda like a 6PPC set up for an AR-15.
243 uses 49 gns of powder under a 115 gn bullet to get to 2900 fps.
6 Grendel uses 29 gns of powder under a 105 gn bullet to get to 2700 fps.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03751.jpg (http://s890.photobucket.com/user/puebloshooter/media/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC03751.jpg.html)
Dinosdeuce
01-04-2015, 19:19
I necked down some 6.5 Grendel brass to 6mm for my build. Also loaded 300 rounds of 6mm Creedmoor getting ready for the Vegas Match in 2 weeks
Slapps74
01-05-2015, 19:30
Picked up a new bench and cleared every out. I will pick up my Dillon 650 tomorrow
i will ill be loading .380, 40, 10mm, 45apc, 223, 9, and 357 mag. What powders do you guys like for the 9, 10, 380, 40 and 45. I would like to use the same for all 5 and was looking at the bullseye but not sure.
Great-Kazoo
01-05-2015, 22:10
Picked up a new bench and cleared every out. I will pick up my Dillon 650 tomorrow
i will ill be loading .380, 40, 10mm, 45apc, 223, 9, and 357 mag. What powders do you guys like for the 9, 10, 380, 40 and 45. I would like to use the same for all 5 and was looking at the bullseye but not sure.
Titegroup or Unique for hand gun 2230, X-TERMINATOR, or TAC in the rifles. . HOWEVER not all powder will perform across the board, like you hope it will. I went from using TG across the board to Unique for 38 w/ 158 bullets. H110 is nice and zippy for .357 AND 300BLK
Best bet would be to buy a 1lb of what ever is available then do some ladders for best performance. What work for someone else in their Walther 380 may not work in your sig or bersa. Your choice of bullet (weight / profile) is a factor too.
Slapps74
01-05-2015, 23:08
Thanks for the info. I will feel that all I'm mind.
2400 for 357 Magnum, all bullet weights, Unique is nice too
Slapps74
01-09-2015, 23:47
I got everything set up and rolled my first 20 rounds of 40 S&W tonight. We will see how they shoot tomorrow!
Limited GM
01-12-2015, 17:46
Continued the search for the OAL that will reliably feed bayou bullet 200 RN 45 through my Glock 30s. The search continues...although I'm beginning to question my extractor as well.
sellersm
01-12-2015, 17:52
Picked up a new bench and cleared every out. I will pick up my Dillon 650 tomorrow
i will ill be loading .380, 40, 10mm, 45apc, 223, 9, and 357 mag. What powders do you guys like for the 9, 10, 380, 40 and 45. I would like to use the same for all 5 and was looking at the bullseye but not sure.
Win231/HP-38 is a great all-around powder for plinking velocities, as is Bullseye and Titegroup (they're all fast powders, so not best for high velocity loads). Unique is great for mid-range loads and higher, WSF is as well.
The new Alliant BE-86 powder is excellent for all those calibers! So are Ramshot powders: Silhouette and Zip.
Processed a couple thousand 223 cases for a friend. Deprime, FL resize and remove primer crimp. Gotta love the Dillon 1050.
TheBelly
01-12-2015, 22:06
Processed a couple thousand 223 cases for a friend. Deprime, FL resize and remove primer crimp. Gotta love the Dillon 1050.
part of my exit plan includes a pair of dillon 1050s. true story.
SamuraiCO
01-13-2015, 09:42
All my shot 45 brass is cleaned and ready for reloading. After that I will start to work up loads for my new LaRue 308 with Ramshot TAC. Would also love to have a dillon 1050....some day when I have more room.
Ah, yes, I wish available room was what was keeping me from buying a 1050!
muddywings
01-18-2015, 21:25
Alrighty, I get to post in this tread finally. Got, new to me, 1050 swapped over to 9mm and loaded my first few bullets!
Of course big thanks goes to da man, Hoser!
More to come....
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Had some time off this afternoon and tumbled some rifle brass and then broke out the Whidden Bullet Pointing Die. Pointed up 500 Sierra 80gn Matchkings. 500 down, 1,500 to go.
Ran out of steam and decided against loading some 223 Ackley.
Slapps74
01-19-2015, 20:41
Nothing waiting on my order from extreme bullets!
Hose do you get significant enough difference with the tipping die? I've thought of getting one. Do you trim the metplat first?
TheBelly
01-20-2015, 18:30
loaded up 100 hog destroyers for the LaRue. 168gr AMAX going a whopping 2430fps from the little 16" barrel. Why so slow? I want to dump all the energy into the piggie. that drops over 1500 ft/lbs of energy until about 220yds.
a buddy of mine just bought 30 more acres that he's requested help in getting the swine population out of there. Saturday is going to be awesome!!
Zombie Steve
01-20-2015, 18:53
I'm interested in hearing how the amax performs at slower speeds. I've seen a 168 come completely apart in the 2,700fps range on a deer. While it's easy to follow an organ trail, it's a target bullet with a thin jacket. They used to list it in their reloading manual as a hunting bullet, but now they don't. I know a few people that swear by them. I have no doubt it will kill piggies. Might hold together better at 2,400 fps. Let us know!
I'm interested in hearing how the amax performs at slower speeds. I've seen a 168 come completely apart in the 2,700fps range on a deer. While it's easy to follow an organ trail, it's a target bullet with a thin jacket. They used to list it in their reloading manual as a hunting bullet, but now they don't. I know a few people that swear by them. I have no doubt it will kill piggies. Might hold together better at 2,400 fps. Let us know!
Wait a minute. You mean those green tip zombie AMAX bullets aren't going to work on a Zombie?
[facepalm]
SamuraiCO
01-20-2015, 19:19
750 rounds or .45 put up for some shooting as it warms up. Still have 200+ pieces of brass to load up maybe tomorrow.
Zombie Steve
01-20-2015, 19:23
Wait a minute. You mean those green tip zombie AMAX bullets aren't going to work on a Zombie?
[facepalm]
Well, you don't get to try them out on me...
Finished my first pound of AA#5 with .40 S&W. By my calculations, I got approx. 1,037 rounds. Now I've got 2 lbs of AA#7 and 2 lbs of Titegroup. Think I'll work up loads for 9mm with the AA#7, and use the Titegroup for the. 40.
TheBelly
01-25-2015, 09:01
i got 2k of the 175 SMK waiting on the porch when i got home yesterday.
so... i spent a little time randomly weighing and measuring just to see what a small sample of them would do. Turns out that there are a couple boxes in there that might need to go back. OAL all over the place, and base-to-ogive (of just the bullet) measurements varying as much as 0.010".... Meh, on 2nd thought, I might just keep them for the training rounds.
It's all part of the plan.....
Prossesed 140 rounds of 6.5 Creedmoor Hornady brass for my new gun. Once it comes back from the smith, I can measure the OAL and start ladder testing with 142 SMKs, 139 Scenars and 140 Beger Hybrids (thanks XC700116)!
Also started to prosses about 500 rounds of .223. Not a lot I know, but it sure takes awhile on a single stage press.
Great-Kazoo
01-25-2015, 09:36
Working up some 223 loads today. Going to do some more 223 sub's using TG, BECAUSE another member want's to try them out. Might sort the brass we shot while on vacation.
Does anyone trim the metplat and not repoint just to get consistent tips ? Or is this a dumb idea?
XC700116
01-25-2015, 10:53
Does anyone trim the metplat and not repoint just to get consistent tips ? Or is this a dumb idea?
A lot of people do, I personally don't because I'm lazy, and while I want to start pointing, I don't want to spend the money on the dies and trimmers. It's actually pretty low ROI.
But if you're right up against the COAL on your magazines, sometimes a little meplat trim will do wonders for consistent feeding.
Does anyone trim the metplat and not repoint just to get consistent tips ? Or is this a dumb idea?
It is a good idea to trim them all the same length and then point them. But that takes too much damn time. Pointing is as far as I am willing to go.
Best time spent at the bench for long range ammo is measuring bearing area. If you arent shooting a lot past 600 a lot, just concentrate on learning how to read the wind.
A lot of people do, I personally don't because I'm lazy, and while I want to start pointing, I don't want to spend the money on the dies and trimmers. It's actually pretty low ROI.
But if you're right up against the COAL on your magazines, sometimes a little meplat trim will do wonders for consistent feeding.
same here, didn't know if it was worth doing one without the other
It is a good idea to trim them all the same length and then point them. But that takes too much damn time. Pointing is as far as I am willing to go.
Best time spent at the bench for long range ammo is measuring bearing area. If you arent shooting a lot past 600 a lot, just concentrate on learning how to read the wind.
So you would recommend pointing over trimming if I'm going to do one of them then?
So you would recommend pointing over trimming if I'm going to do one of them then?
If you are going to go through the pain of one, just point them.
Loaded 100 rounds of 9mm on the 650. Didn't do any speed records, probably took a half hour, but that counts setting up powder charge and seat depth/crimp. Only lost two tips to poor bullet feeding on my part. Not having to manually add cases is awesome.
Built a reloading bench in the new house. After nearly 8 months with all my reloading stuff in boxes, I can finally start to roll my own again.
http://colowyo.smugmug.com/photos/i-FHQKmh9/0/L/i-FHQKmh9-L.jpg
Fancy bench.
Nah. Cheap ass bench, just a $8.00 can of stain from Wally World that made it look pretty good.
Zombie Steve
01-25-2015, 19:23
Nice lid for the tumbler.... really. I will have to resort to that some day.
And 8 months? I don't know if I could do it...
Built a reloading bench in the new house. After nearly 8 months with all my reloading stuff in boxes, I can finally start to roll my own again.
About damn time. Now get out there and start shooting again.
About damn time. Now get out there and start shooting again.
I've been looking over the new format at Pueblo. Cant wait man.
Nice lid for the tumbler.... really. I will have to resort to that some day.
Yeah, there was probably some beer involved with that. That thing throws out a lot of dust. It may have something to do with the fact that I change out the media about once every 10 years or so.
eneranch
01-26-2015, 07:54
Gonna anneal a hundred or so .223 brass; then later head to the range & hopefully nail-down a couple loads in 6x45 & .223 Rem. Had to toss my chrono data from the last range trip due to inconsistent numbers, forgot to take a new battery.
SamuraiCO
01-26-2015, 13:22
Finished reloading all my .45 brass so I can shoot for a good time.
Got a torch and will anneal some .308 brass, resize and trim those cases and begin to load up some different powder charges for my LaRue. I just began setting up the Dillon for this and will work on it as I have time.
eneranch
01-27-2015, 08:32
loaded a 223 Rem ladder with HDY 75gr HPBT; have 7 loads to shoot this morning, 2 @ 300 yds
TheBelly
01-27-2015, 08:53
I loaded up 50 more rounds of .260 Remington. Now that I've FINALLY found a load that the gun likes at 100, it's time to see what it'll do at 200-500. It's fun to make targets for that range. I've never shot at paper that far away, only at steel. It'll probably be a very fun-to-shoot-yet-frustrating-to-see event.
Great-Kazoo
01-27-2015, 17:42
Went through / tore down a 450, it needed it. Next time rule #1, have someone (who knows said product) look at something you're buying if unable to yourself . Lot's of elbow grease, inspection of parts, etc. Now it's almost brand new.
Slapps74
01-27-2015, 18:34
Brave Man
Went through / tore down a 450, it needed it. Next time rule #1, have someone (who knows said product) look at something you're buying if unable to yourself . Lot's of elbow grease, inspection of parts, etc. Now it's almost brand new.
Like you wouldn't have snagged it anyway, at that price...[emoji33]
Great-Kazoo
01-28-2015, 10:13
Like you wouldn't have snagged it anyway, at that price...[emoji33]
I respectfully refuse to answer that question. On the grounds it might .................................................. ......
Zombie Steve
01-28-2015, 11:51
I loaded up 50 more rounds of .260 Remington. Now that I've FINALLY found a load that the gun likes at 100, it's time to see what it'll do at 200-500. It's fun to make targets for that range. I've never shot at paper that far away, only at steel. It'll probably be a very fun-to-shoot-yet-frustrating-to-see event.
Not to complicate things, but are you using a chrono? I've often found the load that gives you the best 100 and 200 yard groups doesn't necessarily have the best extreme spread or tightest standard deviation numbers. When that's the case, the pretty groups at 100 yards turn into a lot of vertical spread at longer distances. If the intent is a long range load, I'll take more consistent speeds every time.
Sorry if this is remedial, I don't know how much you've done this. Take good notes and go have a blast.
TheBelly
01-28-2015, 13:17
Not to complicate things, but are you using a chrono? I've often found the load that gives you the best 100 and 200 yard groups doesn't necessarily have the best extreme spread or tightest standard deviation numbers. When that's the case, the pretty groups at 100 yards turn into a lot of vertical spread at longer distances. If the intent is a long range load, I'll take more consistent speeds every time.
Sorry if this is remedial, I don't know how much you've done this. Take good notes and go have a blast.
I use a magnetospeed on the barrel and a Chrony at 10 yards. Then I write the data down for each and compare and contrast afterwards.
I'm completely tracking what you're saying about consistency with shot-to-shot velocity, especially as it applies to the far targets. I only PLAN on shooting this gun to 900-1000 or so, so every little bit helps. My biggest constraint is actually the OAL of the mag (It's an LMT MWS, so it takes PMAGs).
Zombie Steve
01-28-2015, 13:26
Ah.
Yeah, it's nice to get right up next to the lands, but unless you're using a secant ogive bullet, it won't matter that much.
TheBelly
01-28-2015, 13:28
Ah.
Yeah, it's nice to get right up next to the lands, but unless you're using a secant ogive bullet, it won't matter that much.
I was never able to get secant (Lapua Scenar) or hybrids (Berger VLD) to shoot well (even with single loading them WAAAAYYYYYY out past mag length) . ugh!!
It's a good day. After setting the bench up in the new house last week, I finally found the majority of my .260 brass. Turns out it's sized, primed and the necks are all prepped.
A good day indeed.
Zombie Steve
01-28-2015, 16:00
I always love coming across a bag of ready to go brass I forgot I had...
It's a good day. After setting the bench up in the new house last week, I finally found the majority of my .260 brass. Turns out it's sized, primed and the necks are all prepped.
A good day indeed.
Hopefully you can remember your way to the range...
Hopefully you can remember your way to the range...
My wife has one Saturday off. In February, it's the third one. I may be out of excuses this time...
cdunbar1526
01-31-2015, 15:19
Headed down right now to run a couple hundred .357sig. Forgot how much I love to shoot that....
Tumbled at least a couple hundred .223/5.56 cases and sorted out the LC headstamps. Now I have to actually de-prime and continue prep on them. I have a huge pile of the stuff now, so at some point, I'm going to have to actually prime and maybe even put some powder and bullets into these cases. They aren't any good to shoot until that happens, right?
Processed about 100 pcs of 30-30 and Bn coated 2,000 Sierra 55 Blitzkings.
Figured out that in order for 124gr flat point 9mm rounds to pass the plunk test, I have to load them to 1.069 OAL, which is a far cry from the 1.163 max. Little nervous about that, but I looked it up and other people have come to the same conclusion. This is for my CZ 75B.
Also, I totally stole another member's decorating idea.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OpCBaAgz8do/VM21o02v6BI/AAAAAAAAPJs/HvflCm8Obic/w1552-h873-no/20150131_221155_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg
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Could not sleep well after 3:00 or so this morning.
Loaded up 350 rounds of 338 Lapua with Berger 300s and Retumbo and a bunch of 6 Grendel.
Headed to the range. Going to verify zeros out past a grand.
Loaded up the rest of my 5.56 brass and enjoyed my new garage speakers.
Headed down right now to run a couple hundred .357sig. Forgot how much I love to shoot that....
Its a good pistol round, fast and flat. I am glad I don't have to pay for it or reload it. If you want some nickel plated once fired .357 SIG brass, hit me up. I bag it but don't have any use for it.
Its a good pistol round, fast and flat. I am glad I don't have to pay for it or reload it.
Been saving any .357 sig I come across for you for a while now and meant to ask if you reloaded. Now I know. :)
I was setting up for some .223 rounds using mixed brass and 53gr Amax. after setting the bullet seating die, I went to pull the bullet from the case, and it took about 25 serious whacks with the inertial puller. That is a first. The brass was Radway Green (L17A2), and it took a bit more effort to size it also. What has been your experience with this brass, anyone? That was some serious neck tension! It still dropped right into the case gauge.
Been saving any .357 sig I come across for you for a while now and meant to ask if you reloaded. Now I know. :)
Thanks for the thought. I swap barrels and shoot .40 S&W from all of my semi-auto pistols. Much easier brass prep and my reloads feel pretty close to the .357 SIG from my perception.
XC700116
02-01-2015, 18:47
Sorted 500 Berger 105 hybrids by bearing surface length, get to do another 500 next Friday night at some point. Big fun :twitch
Great-Kazoo
02-01-2015, 19:33
I was setting up for some .223 rounds using mixed brass and 53gr Amax. after setting the bullet seating die, I went to pull the bullet from the case, and it took about 25 serious whacks with the inertial puller. That is a first. The brass was Radway Green (L17A2), and it took a bit more effort to size it also. What has been your experience with this brass, anyone? That was some serious neck tension! It still dropped right into the case gauge.
It's some tough brass, needed to really work and check more than usual while processing. It's also heavier than say LC, which averages 93 - 94.5grs, while RG is in the 104~ grs area. I "think" Hoser will not use it for 300.
Trimming 308 and watching the game.
TheBelly
02-01-2015, 20:34
loaded up some test loads now that I've found a mag that allows me to load out past 2.810".
I've got 2.850-ish" to play with. this should allow for the scenars to be loaded away from the lands correctly.
Great-Kazoo
02-01-2015, 22:40
Trimming 308 and watching the game.
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.608009357719701757&pid=15.1&P=0
Thank kazoo. I only had about 80 left. My fingers hurt
eneranch
02-02-2015, 08:57
Found 4 lbs of W231 at Tanner yesterday; already had 3 lbs of assorted lot #s ; mixed everything together.
It's some tough brass, needed to really work and check more than usual while processing. It's also heavier than say LC, which averages 93 - 94.5grs, while RG is in the 104~ grs area. I "think" Hoser will not use it for 300.
Thanks for the info. I also found some Turkish stuff (IK headstamp), also weird brass. The primers were flattened in them. I just chucked it into the recycle brass bucket.
For some reason I get really excited when I come across a headstamp I don't recognize. Thrill of the hunt maybe. I also found some Yugo stuff and one Perfecta, turned out to be Fiocchi.
Great-Kazoo
02-02-2015, 14:28
55841
New home fabbed for the 650.
if you haven't already done so (i doubt it) anchor the back of tool box to wall. Nice set up. Wish i had more work top space.
if you haven't already done so (i doubt it) anchor the back of tool box to wall. Nice set up. Wish i had more work top space.
You DO have more work top space, you just have it covered up with stuff.
Great-Kazoo
02-03-2015, 08:01
You DO have more work top space, you just have it covered up with stuff.
it's called organized clutter. You should stop by and see it now. Have a PACT powder dispenser unit , 450 & rcbs Junior set up on the one bench. Big John found maybe 50 rod of loose misc ammo, while helping move a table [LOL] It needs to look busy for a few potential buyers of the property / home.
Zombie Steve
02-03-2015, 11:36
A clean, organized reloading bench is a sign of someone that doesn't reload much...
[blaster]
A clean, organized reloading bench is a sign of someone that doesn't reload much...
Maybe.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02615.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02772.jpg
Zombie Steve
02-03-2015, 14:38
In your case, it's representative of a sick, sick mind.
In your case, it's representative of a sick, sick mind.
Good point.
Zombie Steve
02-03-2015, 16:10
Helps you don't cast boolits on that bench.
bobbyfairbanks
02-03-2015, 16:37
my reloading room is collecting dust. I haven't pulled a trigger in at least 2 months. I will fix that on Thursday. Steel in pueblo with 44 mag and then a some speed training with my 1911. I can't wait. I hate clean guns and that is what I have right now. Well relatively
TheBelly
02-03-2015, 16:58
Maybe.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02615.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02772.jpg
These are the exact same pictures he posted in 2010 from the 'what does your reloading bench look like' thread.....
Zombie Steve
02-03-2015, 17:12
What choo doin' Thursday, Hoser?
These are the exact same pictures he posted in 2010 from the 'what does your reloading bench look like' thread.....
Still looks the same although the P-40 print is upstairs and now there is a Rick Broome C-130 picture in its place. All the machines are still the same.
What choo doin' Thursday, Hoser?
Not sure but I am guessing I am headed to the range Friday to repair steel.
Zombie Steve
02-04-2015, 09:48
Thanks, pal.
[Abused]
Seriously, the aforementioned 44's are mid range Unique loads, just a wee bit stronger than our .45's. If he brings the heaters, we'll shoot paper.
Slapps74
02-04-2015, 21:52
Maybe.
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02615.jpg
http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac105/puebloshooter/Reloading%20Stuff/DSC02772.jpg
DAM Hoser!! So it looks like your the man when it comes to Dillon machines so if you don't mind I have a question. I am having an issue getting the same OAL with my new XL 650. What is considerd to be an acceptable variance? For example if I am loading for an OAL of 1.125 and the rounds range from 1.122 to 1.128 is that ok? My thought is since I set it up as 1.125 every one should be with in .005. I do have the billet tool heads and I used a kit from Unique tech to bolt them in place instead of just using the pins to keep the tool head in place. FYI I am a newbie loader.
TheBelly
02-04-2015, 22:05
Still looks the same although the P-40 print is upstairs and now there is a Rick Broome C-130 picture in its place. All the machines are still the same.
pictures are different? that's crap. change it back.
Great-Kazoo
02-04-2015, 22:29
DAM Hoser!! So it looks like your the man when it comes to Dillon machines so if you don't mind I have a question. I am having an issue getting the same OAL with my new XL 650. What is considerd to be an acceptable variance? For example if I am loading for an OAL of 1.125 and the rounds range from 1.122 to 1.128 is that ok? My thought is since I set it up as 1.125 every one should be with in .005. I do have the billet tool heads and I used a kit from Unique tech to bolt them in place instead of just using the pins to keep the tool head in place. FYI I am a newbie loader.
Not hoser, But the oal of your bullets will give you variation in your completed round. Measure a few of those bullets. It drove me crazy when i started out. There's a few discussions regarding OAL and other quirks in somewhere within this forum.
Kazoo paints all his stuff blue and thinks it's Dillon, don't listen to him.
Ooh!, bad day, sorry Kazoo!
Great-Kazoo
02-05-2015, 20:03
Kazoo paints all his stuff blue and thinks it's Dillon, don't listen to him.
Ooh!, bad day, sorry Kazoo!
Admit it it's as good as dillon blue, color wise.
Mine was yesterday, probably not let up till mmmm march.
TheBelly
02-05-2015, 21:24
I loaded up some .308 blaster ammo. You never know when the zombies are going to crest the hill.
Slapps74
02-05-2015, 22:58
Not hoser, But the oal of your bullets will give you variation in your completed round. Measure a few of those bullets. It drove me crazy when i started out. There's a few discussions regarding OAL and other quirks in somewhere within this forum.
Thanks Kazoo, I will look around for that info. Tight end up the shell plate a little and will roll some more this weekend and try to not be so pickey. The bullets to vary a little.
[QUOTE=Alpha2;1839667]Kazoo paints all his stuff blue and thinks it's Dillon, don't listen to him.
Ooh!, bad day, sorry Kazoo!
haha!
Great-Kazoo
02-05-2015, 23:27
[QUOTE=Great-Kazoo;1839017]Not hoser, But the oal of your bullets will give you variation in your completed round. Measure a few of those bullets. It drove me crazy when i started out. There's a few discussions regarding OAL and other quirks in somewhere within this forum.
Thanks Kazoo, I will look around for that info. Tight end up the shell plate a little and will roll some more this weekend and try to not be so pickey. The bullets to vary a little.
haha!
Being picky / anal, drove me to the point the first time around, I sold everything. 4.1gr TG. 3.9 - 4.2 IT HAS TO BE 4.1!!! Consistently. Now i let the music do the talking. Presses remind me of slot machines. Pull the handle DING, DING, DING. Brass & copper flow from the machine like candy from a pinata.
Loaded up a bunch of 243 with H-1000 and 115 DTACs and converted a bunch of 308 brass into 260 for a friend.
Started loading up 9mm test loads using a small amount of powder I had on hand to test out to see if I liked it. I actually bought more of the same powder before I got around to trying my sample. After loading my first ten rounds, and bumping up to the next powder charge, I cracked open the new container of the stuff I had bought, with the intention of pouring it right into the powder charger. Good thing I looked first, because they were NOT the same powder. Glad I caught it before I mixed the two powders, and only had 10 rounds to pull.
This is the sample that is supposed to be AA#7.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyZnoUi4tYI/VNbqGOG0_RI/AAAAAAAAPP4/a2tUrKOx4c8/w1552-h873-no/20150207_214607_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg
This is what was in both of the AA#7 bottles I picked up a while ago.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-flwn_9MzXFk/VNbqJSbOVaI/AAAAAAAAPQE/dkWcGbSXv0Y/w1552-h873-no/20150207_214622_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2015, 00:08
Starting loading up 9mm test loads using a small amount of powder I had on hand to test out to see if I liked it. I actually bought more of the same powder before I got around to trying my sample. After loading my first ten rounds, and bumping up to the next powder charge, I cracked open the new container of the stuff I had bought, with the intention of pouring it right into the powder charger. Good thing I looked first, because they were NOT the same powder. Glad I caught it before I mixed the two powders, and only had 10 rounds to pull.
This is the sample that is supposed to be AA#7.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MyZnoUi4tYI/VNbqGOG0_RI/AAAAAAAAPP4/a2tUrKOx4c8/w1552-h873-no/20150207_214607_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg
This is what was in both of the AA#7 bottles I picked up a while ago.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-flwn_9MzXFk/VNbqJSbOVaI/AAAAAAAAPQE/dkWcGbSXv0Y/w1552-h873-no/20150207_214622_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg
DeusExMachina
02-08-2015, 00:42
Hey Stirving, you gonna run CCP? Only 125 PF!
Hey Stirving, you gonna run CCP? Only 125 PF!
You've lost me. I don't know what that means.
DeusExMachina
02-08-2015, 08:29
You've lost me. I don't know what that means.
The new IDPA division. Concealed Carry Pistol.
Oh I had no idea. I'll have to look it up.
Slapps74
02-08-2015, 17:22
Loaded up the last 245 pieces of 380 brass.
Stared at the ejector marks on my .223 brass and decided that it may be time to back it off a bit.
Slapps74
02-08-2015, 21:37
Ordered a Rebel 17 from STM via the iPad while in the reloading room. [emoji16]
Primed some more 223 and swore at the Lee primer setup.
Sigh, someday I will step up to a Dillon, someday.
All together now! "I told you so..."
Slapps74
02-08-2015, 22:15
It's a painful step. I don't know any different so I can't say I know your pain.
Slapps74
02-11-2015, 23:18
My STM Rebel 17 showed up about 6:30 tonight. By 7:15 had my first round of 45 in it. I can not believe how well this thing works!!!
bobbyfairbanks
02-11-2015, 23:22
Loaded up 18 lbs H335 and now I have buckets of .223[g3]
Slapps74
02-12-2015, 00:10
Loaded up 18 lbs H335 and now I have buckets of .223[g3]
Holy shit! If you loaded at 26 grains that's like 4,800 rounds! I bet your shoulder is tired, at 600 rounds per hour that's 8 hours straight!
Zombie Steve
02-12-2015, 00:17
You underestimate the fortitude of the Yeti.
Slapps74
02-12-2015, 00:21
I guess! I don't even have that much brass! But I did only start reloading a month ago
Holy shit! If you loaded at 26 grains that's like 4,800 rounds! I bet your shoulder is tired, at 600 rounds per hour that's 8 hours straight!
You've never seen the jig saw that he welded to the press handle? Probably only took him a quarter of that time.
Slapps74
02-12-2015, 00:23
You've never seen the jig saw that he welded to the press handle? Probably only took him a quarter of that time.
Thats crazy! When is the next IDPA shoot and are you going?
bobbyfairbanks
02-12-2015, 00:29
My shop has a lot of shiny objects so it took a lot longer then that. But I love hanging out in my shop loading so today was a great day.
Thats crazy! When is the next IDPA shoot and are you going?
I was kidding about the jig saw. There is a shoot in Dumont this Saturday, but I haven't been up there in over a year. The next one at CRC is the 4th Saturday of each month, and I plan on going.
Loaded 100 rounds of match ammo yesterday. Headed out Saturday to confirm zero and true some data to at least 1,000 yards. Hope the wind stays fairly calm while gathering data.
bobbyfairbanks
02-12-2015, 18:13
Loaded up some .223 test loads with exterminator and a 55 gr pill. Cleaned the 1050 and then finished off with some9mm test loads
Slapps74
02-13-2015, 01:00
Cleaned some more brass. Case feeder on the 650 quit working so got that replaced and set up to load some 45 ACP 200 gn LSWC test loads.
XC700116
02-15-2015, 13:17
Sorted 1K Berger 105's by bearing surface length, then prepped 200 pieces of 6X47L brass.
I walked in and decided the combination of jet lag and a cold was too much. Time for a nap.
Zombie Steve
02-15-2015, 14:25
Dood! Take it easy for a few days and get back on Mountain time. We won't chastise you for at least 48 hours.
We won't chastise you for at least 48 hours.
We? What is this "we" you speak of?
Zombie Steve
02-15-2015, 14:53
Oh that's right... I'm good cop, Hoser is bad cop. Git 'em!
Spent an hour removing my first stuck case (partial rim separation) without a removal tool. Sacrificed a decapping rod/pin to get er done.
Ordered a removal tool and a new decapping rod and spare pins.
Loaded up a mess 'o .223 with N135...it's all I had enough of to actually do a run. Tiny amount of 748 and RL15, and I'm saving the Varget for .308.
Realized that I DO need a Dillon swager. Anyone have an extra one they'd like to sell? Going to order one online this week if not. I'd rather buy one local, but I wouldn't know where to find one in stock.
XC700116
02-15-2015, 16:20
Loaded up a mess 'o .223 with N135...it's all I had enough of to actually do a run. Tiny amount of 748 and RL15, and I'm saving the Varget for .308.
Realized that I DO need a Dillon swager. Anyone have an extra one they'd like to sell? Going to order one online this week if not. I'd rather buy one local, but I wouldn't know where to find one in stock.
Elk Bomb normally stocks them, I'd sell you mine but it seems like every time I threaten to sell it, I end up getting a hold of a bunch of brass that needs it's attention.
Elk bomb for sure on the swager.
Bought one of those huge harbor freight tumblers. It's awesome. Tumbled tumbled tumbled.
Great-Kazoo
02-15-2015, 16:38
Doing some ladders with these 55gr Nosler ballistic tips and Benchmark.
Thanks for tip on Elk Bomb. I'll give them a call this week.
Loaded up a mess 'o .223 with N135...it's all I had enough of to actually do a run. Tiny amount of 748 and RL15, and I'm saving the Varget for .308.
Realized that I DO need a Dillon swager. Anyone have an extra one they'd like to sell? Going to order one online this week if not. I'd rather buy one local, but I wouldn't know where to find one in stock.
There was one in TP, not sure if still there.
I need one too, I'm getting tired of using a rotary sager and getting inconsistent primer pockets even after using the uniformer. messed up probably 10 out of 200 primers and a few pieces of brass.
what is TP?
Trading Post Forum here.
However, I just looked and it's gone.
Trading post, got it. Thanks anyway, 'ya gotta be quick!
NFATrustGuy
02-15-2015, 20:07
Trading post, got it. Thanks anyway, 'ya gotta be quick!
I'd be happy to loan you my Dillon swager, Alpha. It's just sitting on my reloading bench collecting dust these days. We're probably going to be getting together soon anyway to take care of a little FFL business, right?
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