5.7 Journey - Join Me

[ericuda]

I’m hoping it will get down to $20 a box here. Hopefully

Me too but I quit looking for that fantasy world long ago.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Me too but I quit looking for that fantasy world long ago.

I never thought I would see factory 9mm under $350 again. Now it’s all over the place with free shipping, and under $280 if you buy steel. We will get there, but for now, keep cranking the handle

 

[ericuda]

Lol hope you are right. I am getting a decent supply of 40gr vmax and plenty of true blue. At .25 per for just bullets though it isn't easy but at least they are available again.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Lol hope you are right. I am getting a decent supply of 40gr glad and plenty of true blue. At .25 per for just bullets though it isn't easy but at least they are available again.

I’m seeing lots of price drops in .224 bullets, but not the V-Max. Still $30 a box. Try Armscor or Dogtown 34g from Midway. Armscor .224 .40g for there 22 TCM was right at $.17 and Dogtown was right at $.15-ish mabey $.10 - can’t remember.

 

[thump_rrr]

Wow ae is 45 bills here. I haven't bought any for a long time.

Is the brass as good as the FN stuff?
I’m debating if I should stock up on some at that price.

 

[Rule3]

Is the brass as good as the FN stuff?
I’m debating if I should stock up on some at that price.

I have American Eagle and FN factory ammo.Bought years ago plus it had a rebate, less than .35 cents a round!

The brass is exactly the same right down to the year stamp I do not think FN makes brass. Only the bullets have changed to jack up the prices!

 

[ericuda]

Yes I believe fiocchi loads both.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Is the brass as good as the FN stuff?
I’m debating if I should stock up on some at that price.

all brand of brass last, 4-5 reloads and they are done. 1 year ago, people were asking $.35 per brass, if you could find it

 

[243winxb]

I’m just waiting for range test!

Me to.
Reading this thread was like a good book. Till you get to the end and find the last page missing.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Me to.
Reading this thread was like a good book. Till you get to the end and find the last page missing.

Still writing the last chapter of my book. Honestly, I’m afraid to shoot it! nothing has made me more nervous then these little buggers. One issue was the seating and getting crooked bullets and loose primer pockets. I’m going to start over by incorporating the Noe M plugs and Frankford Universal seating. Will test with and without Noe Plugs. Stay tune

 

[243winxb]

50,000 PSI in a blow back action, seems like a bad idea to me. Good luck, be safe.

What do you think of these primers?https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/flattened-firing-pin-indention.904695/

 

[thump_rrr]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024334

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next issue... need a new reloading tray, need a tiny little tray, will look today. way too loose and floppy

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Didn’t see this post.
If you have a 3D printer or know someone who has access to one you should 3D print this loading block.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024334

 

[Rule3]

I sold my FN and a half a case of ammo. Not worth it.

Was a "had to have gun" I see no use for it. Let alone reload for it.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I sold my FN and a half a case of ammo. Not worth it.

Was a "had to have gun" I see no use for it. Let alone reload for it.

it’s WORK to reload, but I have to! it’s a challenge

.22 TCM is better!

 

[Mark_Mark]

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024334
Didn’t see this post.
If you have a 3D printer or know someone who has access to one you should 3D print this loading block.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5024334

so need a loading block!

 

[N555]

Speer 55gr TMJ hoes on sale from time to time for 12 cents a bullet, I got my fill of those for loading subsonic 5.7x28.