Happy to share!
Going to load some more .270s on it tomorrow.
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Going to load some more .270s on it tomorrow.
dh1633pm
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The Buchanan is not cheap, but it is very well made and sturdy. It can also be clamped down. I keep a "c" clamp in the truck for this.
dh1633pm
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Your almost there. You can grill and reload at the same time.
WestKentucky
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Try a $.50 pencil box from Walmart. It’s a little smaller but same concept.
Well besides extending the trickled arm and putting a knob on it, I'm done I think. Some Velcro straps for my C-clamps might be in order as well.
I've also decided to add a box like that to my reloading bench. Then I can keep the garage doors open when I'm reloading.
I did actually put the scale inside the box since I had a window open and the fan on.
I've also decided to add a box like that to my reloading bench. Then I can keep the garage doors open when I'm reloading.
I did actually put the scale inside the box since I had a window open and the fan on.
troy fairweather
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looks good, those pop tarts will keep you fueled up to lol. i just got finished sizing 60 or so 50/70 on my little lee, think i's going out of true tho. i should really buy that new mec single stage.
i may get one of those also, not now, but at some point. some times id like a little more leverage this little lee gives.
buddy of mine is convinced that mountain men season their meat with "gun powder"
if i showed him that picture, and served him a steak, i know for a FACT I could get him to tell folks his new favorite seasoning is RETUMBO.....its cajun.....
heck yeah! love me some.pop tarts.....smores no less
ive had some issues with lee presses being a little out of true, part of why i switched to that hornady at home....and i wanted a cam over press.
just looked at the MEC, looks like a beast of a.press, i like it! not cheap, but seems solid and smooth
troy fairweather
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lol the smores are the best and old school strawberry. my lee is getting worse, i can't decide between the mec rcbs or redding. we always had rcbs but i think the newer RC's are made in china. i think they all have the bushing for the big dies, i can't stand the quick change die collets.
im not a huge fan of the quick change bushings myself, but both my little lee and Hornady use them.....aaaactually i might see if the non bushing er....bushing from my buddies Chucker fits. Hes using the insert from my bushing kit in his press.
troy fairweather
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i just hate how the bushing moves around, and i very rarely use the set screws on the dies anyway.
Offfhand
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It seems to me that the essence of portable loading is designing the layout for compact, yet convenient and efficient use. And using equipment that has been designed or modified so that it and be quickly and securely attached to an improvised loading bench or surface. And also easy to store or transport. Here is a portable loading bench measuring only 24x36" that provides more than adequate space for all the loading loading equipment and operations, plus a rifle cradle for cleaning. The bench folds for easy transport, Also here are three loading presses with integral clamps for securing to loading bench. At left is made by Mike Lucas, on right was made by Bob Dodd, but now by John Loh. Center is a Hood press, that offers leverage for case sizing, but also serves as a arbor press for precise bullet seating. Which is why they are often used by benchrest shooters for on-site loading. and require little storage space.
you always have the coolest toys!
thats a really nice set up. ill have to go look those presses up now too.
WestKentucky
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Look them up?
I’m too busy looking at what materials I need to just build my own. That’s just stinkin cool, and presses are so simple... I know I would spend more making my own, but I see something like that and I just want to build my own.
I dont have the tools or wherewithal to make my own lol....im good with a file, but not that good
WestKentucky
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C frame...3’ stick of 1x4 stock metal for frame, 1’ of 1/4x2 metal for linkage, 2’ of heavy wall tubing for ram and arm, chop saw for cuts, drill press and taps for bolts, t slot endmill for cutting the shell holder, grade 6 bolts to hold it all together, likely in the 1/2” range. Tap and drill for the die insert location would be the most expensive parts. Of course you could just find a way to use a quick change bushing and ruin the whole thing...I dont have the tools or wherewithal to make my own lol....im good with a file, but not that good
O frame... much more expensive to make and would require milling.
i hadnt thought of making the frame multiple pieces. Getting all that aligned, and keeping it that way might be a trick, but it sounds like a fun project.
Legionnaire
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A local guy was selling a NIB Lee Breech Lock Challenger press for $45 so I grabbed it. I may use it in place of the Breech Lock Reloader I bought earlier for my portable kit.
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