thump_rrr
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3/4 of the way through trimming 80 pieces of 338 Lapua brass on the Sinclair/L.E. Wilson trimmer.
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What have you done in the reloading room today
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barnfrog
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Cleaned up a few odds and ends, among them pulling the bullets from dummy rounds that were with used die sets I've purchased. The .243 Win actually had powder in it, so I guess it wasn't really a dummy. The .30-06 came out very easily, and had...a knife in it!?!?
Someone attached a small blade to the bullet. Not very sharp, and you can't really hold it with much more than your thumb and forefinger. Maybe useful for opening packages and envelopes. Sure had me scratching my head when I first pulled the bullet, I can tell you that.
Someone attached a small blade to the bullet. Not very sharp, and you can't really hold it with much more than your thumb and forefinger. Maybe useful for opening packages and envelopes. Sure had me scratching my head when I first pulled the bullet, I can tell you that.
Soonerpesek
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That's pretty kool.................!!
shoebox1.1
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I expanded and primed 30 cases on my designated loading table. It’s the family heirloom butcher block dining table we’ve had in family since late 60’s. I put some mdf planks I had on it temporarily and am going to put a 5ft x 30 inch hardwood top on it clamped down. The new Lyman press will bolt to that. I should get my scale setup tomorrow so my very first batch of 50 wadcutters will be ready to shoot!
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AJC1
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Loaded some 45c to backfill what I shot today. About 63 rounds with a 250 rnfp, and 10.0 grains of Unique at 1.580.
Tried my dad's 8.8 grain grain of competition with a 200 rnfp and really liked it.... not what I expected.
Tried my dad's 8.8 grain grain of competition with a 200 rnfp and really liked it.... not what I expected.
shoebox1.1
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AJC I like that turret!
bigpower491
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Well couldn't leave well enough alone this evening. Found a couple ammo boxes with some loaded 308s from a DPMS I used to have. Grabbed the collet rig of the shelf and pulled a couple to check the contents, as the ammo card I always pack with all my handloads was missing from these. 41.7gr was the powder weight and a quick check of my old log says that's my Varget load with a 168 SMK. Reckon don't need to put any together for initial sight in, these shot great out of that rifle. I'm sure they'll be good enough to get the scope in the vall park.
I'll leave the collet rig out on the bench, as I've got quite a few j need to pull down over the next week
I'll leave the collet rig out on the bench, as I've got quite a few j need to pull down over the next week
Highland Lofts
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38spl, 158 grain bullet with 3.5 grains of Bullseye.
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We spent for four hours out shooting today, 38spl, 357mag, 22lr, 44spl, 44mag, 40cal, 10mm, and 12 gauge.
The grandson had a hell of a good time.
I wait until I get four to five hundred empty cases in each caliber before I wet tumble them then prep them again.
I have two to four thousand personal cases for every caliber that he shoots that are all prepped.
I don't prime them until I am ready to load them. When the weather gets a little better I'll buy another 1,000 pounds of scrap lead and get it processed and start casting bullets.
I'll have plenty of extra lead if any one needs any, $1.50 a pound, shipping is reasonable, $16 for up to seventy pounds.
Monday I'll be picking up a Marlin 357mag lever action.
The grandson had a hell of a good time.
I wait until I get four to five hundred empty cases in each caliber before I wet tumble them then prep them again.
I have two to four thousand personal cases for every caliber that he shoots that are all prepped.
I don't prime them until I am ready to load them. When the weather gets a little better I'll buy another 1,000 pounds of scrap lead and get it processed and start casting bullets.
I'll have plenty of extra lead if any one needs any, $1.50 a pound, shipping is reasonable, $16 for up to seventy pounds.
Monday I'll be picking up a Marlin 357mag lever action.
Captain*kirk
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Among other things, I ordered a "media sifter" today to help separate brass from pins without the pins going down the laundry sink drain. I already have a home brewed thing I made, but watched a video on YT with Gavin from Ultimate Reloader using one with great results. Anything to make the job easier and faster! Also ordered a couple hundo of Starline .44-40 brass and some other gee-gaws as well.
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Lyman Dual Sifter Set Rotary Tumbler SS Pin Media
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LV Gun
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Loaded 400 rounds of 9mm with Silhouette, Missouri 124 LRN and Servicios Aventuras primers in new Barnes Nickel brass.
Yamifrk
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I found if I put water in the bottom tub the pins just fall away. They don’t stick to the cases. I have the Dillon with the handle that turns and I do the same thing with it. Fill the bottom with water and the pins come out of the inside of the cases and fall to the bottom. Then I just slowly pour off the water and grab the pins with my magnet.Among other things, I ordered a "media sifter" today to help separate brass from pins without the pins going down the laundry sink drain. I already have a home brewed thing I made, but watched a video on YT with Gavin from Ultimate Reloader using one with great results. Anything to make the job easier and faster! Also ordered a couple hundo of Starline .44-40 brass and some other gee-gaws as well.
Lyman Dual Sifter Set Rotary Tumbler SS Pin Media
The Lyman Sifter System provides a huge advantage over existing methods of separating stainless steel media pins from cases after rotary tumbling. This...
thump_rrr
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I have the RCBS media separator.
I fill the bottom with water spin it about 10 times and there’s not a pin left in any size case.
What I like about the RCBS media separator is that it has a cover so water doesn’t splash everywhere.
thump_rrr
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I finished chamfering and deburring my 80 338 Lapua cases, and then primed them all.
I loaded another ladder of 223 for my HK SL8 using Hornady 55gr FMJ’s, IMR 8208XBR, and Federal GM205M primers in Lake City Brass.
I loaded another ladder of 223 for my HK SL8 using Hornady 55gr FMJ’s, IMR 8208XBR, and Federal GM205M primers in Lake City Brass.
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I have get set up with the pan and water for separating the pins.
They do stick inside of the bottle neck cases.
I have had a few pins get stuck inside of rifle brass and I never had a pin get stuck inside of a straight walled cas or in a primer flash hole.
They do stick inside of the bottle neck cases.
I have had a few pins get stuck inside of rifle brass and I never had a pin get stuck inside of a straight walled cas or in a primer flash hole.
Fill that unit up with enough water to cover the brass and pins. If you don't you'll have pins flying everywhere. I use one of these:Among other things, I ordered a "media sifter" today to help separate brass from pins without the pins going down the laundry sink drain. I already have a home brewed thing I made, but watched a video on YT with Gavin from Ultimate Reloader using one with great results. Anything to make the job easier and faster! Also ordered a couple hundo of Starline .44-40 brass and some other gee-gaws as well.
Lyman Dual Sifter Set Rotary Tumbler SS Pin Media
The Lyman Sifter System provides a huge advantage over existing methods of separating stainless steel media pins from cases after rotary tumbling. This...
Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Wet/Dry Rotary Media Separator
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Add water to cover the brass, install the cover and give it a spin. Pins completely separate in about 30 seconds.
AJC1
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Depriming and cleaning yesterday's range trip and range pickups. The boy shot the AR for practice and I kinda would like to find a service rifle match here locally if possible. I'm now into processing more 223 than ever through a gas gun and took note of the usually high number of split necks of LC 11 brass. He shot 100 mixed lc brass 7 lc11 split the necks and one lc09. One or two I take as normal but I kinda think that the 11 year is above average so far...
Soonerpesek
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More of these for testing…..
……and to use the new Garmin…..
7.7 Arisaka w/ IMR4064 under 150 and 174 Hornadys….
……and to use the new Garmin…..
7.7 Arisaka w/ IMR4064 under 150 and 174 Hornadys….
barnfrog
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Decapped and tumbled a dozen .243 pieces that have been sitting in the closet for a couple months. Nice and shiny now.
Also decapped 30 pieces of .41 Magnum brass from today's range session. Very happy with how the Model 57 is shooting. Time to go post some details in the .41 Mag Association thread.
Also decapped 30 pieces of .41 Magnum brass from today's range session. Very happy with how the Model 57 is shooting. Time to go post some details in the .41 Mag Association thread.
Blue68f100
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Anneal the necks and the splits will stop. I anneal every cycle, part of my prep cycle.
thump_rrr
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You were supposed to run out and go buy a 408 Cheytac.
AJC1
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Put together 20 test rounds in 45c with the new
noe-454-280 mould I got a few months ago. Looking for predictability I ran 20.8 to 22.0 of imr4227, I've never had any excitement from this powder and even while stiff the 37 grain starting load in 45-70 was stiff but not unexpected. Running these a little long at 1.650 but it will run smoothly upt to 1.678ish. These should be up to 20kpsi so not for antiques or weak pistols.
noe-454-280 mould I got a few months ago. Looking for predictability I ran 20.8 to 22.0 of imr4227, I've never had any excitement from this powder and even while stiff the 37 grain starting load in 45-70 was stiff but not unexpected. Running these a little long at 1.650 but it will run smoothly upt to 1.678ish. These should be up to 20kpsi so not for antiques or weak pistols.
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Soonerpesek
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thump_rrr
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Stupid question but doesn't 45-70 take a .458" bullet diameter?
I have a 45-285 FP-FB which I used for the first time about a week ago.
I will be using it for 45 Colt and 454 Casull.
I also have a 45-70- 350 FPD/BB mold that I just received.
I have yet to try it.
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