CoalCrackerAl
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I find reloading almost as fun as shooting. I didn't like de-capping . Until i got the Lee app press. Makes processing large batches much nicer.
I don't know how you figure that. There are powder check dies and eyeballs to depend on to prevent that.Boring, and pretty much guaranteed to give you the occasional squib.
I'd rather check every round rather than depend on automated machinery to function properly every time.I don't know how you figure that. There are powder check dies and eyeballs to depend on to prevent that.
That's what eyeballs are for.I'd rather check every round rather than depend on automated machinery to function properly every time.
I've designed to much automated machinery... .
Never say never ! I said the same thing , then I made my own 9mm 124g & 135g target loadsThis is the reason why I don't handload cartridges that don't offer a significant cost savings, like 9mm and 5.56. Ain't worth the trouble.
Case trimming is the most tiring part of the process, but the Frankfort Arsenal case trimmer/prep center really speeds up the process for .223 brass. I still hand trim the others, since I load comparatively small quantities of those. I also enjoy the result of the liquid tumbling and shiny brass.Brass prep for rifle is the worst part, but I don’t hate it. It’s satisfying finishing a round at the end of the process. I enjoy the process, but I’ve only loaded about 3k rounds. So maybe in a few years I’ll get tired of it.
I'm saying never.Never say never ! I said the same thing , then I made my own 9mm 124g & 135g target loads
Glad I have the option now with all the shortages
My wife just walked by and asked why my bench isn't as neat as that.Don't hate it, but I love to shoot. Getting prepped now to reload about 300 rounds of 44 Mag. It's supposed to rain off and on all weekend. I'm planning on a range trip, Monday morning.
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My wife and I are both long-time retired. We get paid the same for our "time" whether we're doing something enjoyable like handloading, or whether we're doing something we hate, like mowing the lawn, or this time of year, clearing snow off the front walk. For that matter, we get paid the same if we're not doing anything except sitting on our rear ends in front of the television.I've been told its a waste of time, you can buy it just as cheap, and your time is worth money.