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Posted: 4/24/2017 8:45:40 AM EDT
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This weekend I went shopping to finish up the things I need to set up for Reloading. I went retail because I was too impatient to wait for shipping and I wanted to pick it out in person. Sometimes you just have to look around before buying. Cabela's had a surprisingly large selection of reloading supplies.
Purchased: Dry Tumbler + Media Digital scale 100x Box of 150 gr FMJ (308) 50x Winchester 308 Brass (new) RCBS 308 FL die set Lanolin + 91% IPA for Case Lube Currently set up to be mobile until I can find a permanent home. I don't shoot very much yet, so my reloading needs are not very large. But I will need some more 308 Brass because I want to load up a few 100 of those with the 150gr. FMJ for plinking. On the bottom left you can see a small bag of 20x 308 rounds I loaded with the new brass and bullets. I also Sized, Primed, and Trimmed 32x of the 7mm Mag brass that I got with my hand-me-down equipment. 
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 10:01:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RifleDisciple:
This weekend I went shopping to finish up the things I need to set up for Reloading. I went retail because I was too impatient to wait for shipping and I wanted to pick it out in person. Sometimes you just have to look around before buying. Cabela's had a surprisingly large selection of reloading supplies. Purchased: Dry Tumbler + Media Digital scale 100x Box of 150 gr FMJ (308) 50x Winchester 308 Brass (new) RCBS 308 FL die set Lanolin + 91% IPA for Case Lube Currently set up to be mobile until I can find a permanent home. I don't shoot very much yet, so my reloading needs are not very large. But I will need some more 308 Brass because I want to load up a few 100 of those with the 150gr. FMJ for plinking. On the bottom left you can see a small bag of 20x 308 rounds I loaded with the new brass and bullets. I also Sized, Primed, and Trimmed 32x of the 7mm Mag brass that I got with my hand-me-down equipment. http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s571/BladeCommander/8314E5BA-386D-4730-B6C5-82DC5583A92A_zpskymahx2a.jpg |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 10:21:01 AM EDT
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What have I been doing in the World of Reloading? I've been busting my balls wet tumbling 50BMG brass for about a week.
What sux is that I can only do about 40 pcs at a time in my 2 gallon tumbler, full of water it weighs a ton. This pic shows about half of what I've done so far, there's about 150-200 pcs here. That's around 5 loads. You can see all the way to the bottom of the 2 cases with the red arrows and there's a loaded .223 round at the far right for comparison. I can hardly see it. I only have about 400-500 more to do so I might get done by Christmas. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 10:34:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Forty5Cal:
Look on the EE (Equipment Exchange) for .308 brass. It's all over the place in there. You can buy with confidence that you won't get ripped off, especially if the seller has a lot of positive feedback. I've bought so much stuff here it ain't funny. I've sent money orders for $400 or more to complete strangers without a single worry crossing my mind that I may not get my items. There's a lot of decent, honest ppl on this site. Any tips on brands that don't have the primer crimp? I would prefer to buy brass without primer crimp so I don't have to remove it, but I am sure the average lot of range pickups will have plenty that need to be de-crimped. Is this as much work as it sounds? |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:19:14 AM EDT
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I spent a couple hours yesterday cleaning and going through all the parts and pieces of the SDB I bought to keep at my Dad's place.
I just need to mount it to a solid table and I can start teaching Dad to use it. |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:19:37 AM EDT
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 Attached FileFinally got around to finishing up a pistol only reloading bench in the house. Moved my .45 SDB from my rifle bench in the garage, set up my new 650XL in 9mm, and not pictured here, hung a 4' LED shop light right above. Don't think I have enough ceiling space above the 650 for a casefeeder, I might have to sawzall the legs down a little. |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:23:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RifleDisciple:
Thank you. That is definitely what I will do next. I have been casually browsing the EE to get a feel for what is readily available and what things cost. Any tips on brands that don't have the primer crimp? I would prefer to buy brass without primer crimp so I don't have to remove it, but I am sure the average lot of range pickups will have plenty that need to be de-crimped. Is this as much work as it sounds? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RifleDisciple:
Originally Posted By Forty5Cal:
Look on the EE (Equipment Exchange) for .308 brass. It's all over the place in there. You can buy with confidence that you won't get ripped off, especially if the seller has a lot of positive feedback. I've bought so much stuff here it ain't funny. I've sent money orders for $400 or more to complete strangers without a single worry crossing my mind that I may not get my items. There's a lot of decent, honest ppl on this site. Any tips on brands that don't have the primer crimp? I would prefer to buy brass without primer crimp so I don't have to remove it, but I am sure the average lot of range pickups will have plenty that need to be de-crimped. Is this as much work as it sounds? 
Start a new thread to discuss crimp removal, so as to not take this thread off topic. Thanks. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:24:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Forty5Cal]
[#8]
If you don't want the crimped primer they would have to be commercial ammo, Remington, Winchester, etc. Military and anything saying NATO will have the crimp.
The crimp isn't too much to deal with, 2 twists with a deburring tool gets them gone. Or buy a de-crimping tool that chucks in a drill. You only have to do it once for the life of the case. It's easy to get rid of. ETA: Sorry, Flash. Hit submit 45 seconds after you did. Point understood. |
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Posted: 4/24/2017 11:27:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: dryflash3]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Forty5Cal:
If you don't want the crimped primer they would have to be commercial ammo, Remington, Winchester, etc. Military and anything saying NATO will have the crimp. The crimp isn't too much to deal with, 2 twists with a deburring tool gets them gone. Or buy a de-crimping tool that chucks in a drill. You only have to do it once for the life of the case. It's easy to get rid of. This thread is for "what you did today" not for "how to do's". Thanks. Eta, saw your edit above. |
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Posted: 4/26/2017 1:15:48 AM EDT
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did another 250 rds of .223, depleted the stock for that particular projectile
Then I went thru junk bin of pulled projectiles, sorted by .224 then weight, then cranked another 18 rounds of random 50-55gr loads Loaded up some 30 rd mags with the newly created reloads |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2017 8:49:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RifleDisciple]
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Finished that batch of 7 Mag that I prepped on Sunday. There is quite a variety of bullets I have available, so I loaded a little of each. We will see if one stands out once I get around to shooting them.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 4:43:44 PM EDT
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Had another lbs of APP Traffic Red waiting on me when I got home this afternoon. Time to fire up the coating oven.
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Posted: 4/26/2017 6:09:37 PM EDT
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Still sorting .223
Gave some .45 ACP brass away. Pulled more .45 ACP brass aside if an EE deal goes through so the potential new owner can have a starter set to do with if he reloads. Tumbling more .45 ACP brass right now. Going to start tumbling more .223 afterwards. 100 55 FMJ's came in today, so my stockpile of those will be at the amount I need for when I start the volume reloading. And last night I finally bent a pin on one of my dies, so I can now join the club with those who've already done it here 
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Posted: 4/26/2017 10:08:19 PM EDT
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Ordered the crap to run three more cartridges on the 550.
Now just waiting on Redding to make my 7.62x39 Type S NK die so I can start messing with the new CZ! |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 7:28:15 PM EDT
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Tried out my CE ProChrono today, and liked it very much. The Bluetooth adapter that sends all the info to my phone is a must have, it puts all the info into charts, gives you power factor, foot pounds of energy, average feet per second, standard deviation, extreme spread, etc. No more guesswork, and I don't know how I made it without a chronograph before.
Shot a ladder of several different charge weights and powders with 220 grain SMK's loaded in 300 BLK. All worked well, and now I know what charges are around the velocity I want. I had guessed what the velocity would be on most of these rounds, and I was close on some and way off on others. Then came home and trimmed, chamferred, and deburred more 300 BLK brass. |
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Posted: 4/27/2017 11:37:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2017 7:43:01 PM EDT
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Took just under 200lbs of scrap brass, primers and trimmings down to the scrap yard and put ~$300 in my pocket..
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Posted: 4/28/2017 9:58:26 PM EDT
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Loaded 50 rds of .38 SPL on my Rock Chucker
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:04:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ppknut]
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Decapped 408 pieces of brass from my field outing yesterday. 8 different calibers. I enjoy using all (nearly) my toys!
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:16:35 PM EDT
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Just pulled the trigger on a 650xl setup.
3 complete pistol caliber setups, even the fancy colored tool heads
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:20:09 PM EDT
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cranked out 600 rounds of 5.56 this afternoon
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Posted: 4/28/2017 11:20:40 PM EDT
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I think (?) I have what I need to start loading for the Tikka
Hornady Cartridge Gauge 6.5 Creedmoor Qty: 1 Hornady Match Grade New Dim... Hornady Match Grade New Dimension Bushing 2-Die Set 6.5 Creedmoor Qty: 1 Hornady ELD Match Bullets 2... Hornady ELD Match Bullets 264 Caliber, 6.5mm (264 Diameter) 130 Grain Boat Tail Box of 100 Qty: 1 Hornady Lock-N-Load Headspa... Hornady Lock-N-Load Headspace Gauge 5 Bushing Set with Comparator Qty: 1 Hornady Match Grade Bushing... Hornady Match Grade Bushing 286 Diameter Qty: 1 Hornady Match Grade Bushing... Hornady Match Grade Bushing 287 Diameter Qty: 1 Hornady Match Grade Bushing... Hornady Match Grade Bushing 285 Diameter Qty: 1 A bunch of H4350 and primers. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 7:45:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4-AR:
Just pulled the trigger on a 650xl setup. 3 complete pistol caliber setups, even the fancy colored tool heads |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 1:42:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VacaDuck]
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Found a good condition Thumlers Tumbler Model B at the local gun show for $50.
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AL, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2017 4:53:52 PM EDT
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Developed a new adjustable dial for the Dillon powder measure...
New adjustable dial ( Please go to the posting, looking for your feed back. ) 
What Did You Do Today In The World Of Reloading? |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 6:14:42 PM EDT
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Cleaned up in the reloading room, resized 200 45 ACP cases and cleaned the imperial sizing wax off 100 223 after FL sizing. I will prime both soon in the air conditioned comfort of the house. I will probably get out and start loading the 223 or 45 tonight after the temp drops in the shop. I am going shooting tomorrow come hell or high water.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2017 8:17:02 PM EDT
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Removed the primer crimp and primed 600 rounds of 223. Only ~450 more then I'll have ~2800 rounds ready for powder and bullets.
Ordered 8lbs. of H335 from Brownells for $185 shipped. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 8:38:04 PM EDT
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Made my mail lady mad. Received two flat rate boxes of .40s&w brass.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 10:27:44 PM EDT
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Cranked out my first 300 rounds ever. Will not be a cheap hobby but I enjoyed it. Did have a few mishaps but not bad for first time.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 10:37:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Highstand:
Cranked out my first 300 rounds ever. Will not be a cheap hobby but I enjoyed it. Did have a few mishaps but not bad for first time. it's a good stress reliever for me, and a good way to spend winter months burning time besides watching tv. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 11:33:58 PM EDT
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did another 500 or so .223, neglecting the 9mm project, need to focus on that again.
Had a brain fart and put a projectile in the .223 powder station, dropped powder just fine - all over the shell plate. Caused a squib and pulled the projectile and soldiered on. I was changing projectiles midstream and measuring COAL and lost focus or something |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 12:12:53 AM EDT
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Went to the funshow today.
Decapped all the brass, and got the wet tumbler going. Posted a thread with pics of what I scored. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 11:35:36 AM EDT
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Purchased a set of Hornady New Dimension .223 dies during MidwayUSA's current promotion on Hornady stuff.
I'm in! 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 11:41:10 AM EDT
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I had been putting together a box of reloading goodies to send to a cousin that has cancer. That way when he gets home he has something to occupy his time.
Well, cancer is worse now. He is going into hospice. Doesn't have long. He told me not to send it.  Just a quick off topic, Fuck Cancer.
Well, you guys in the case of cases thread will benefit. I will just put that stuff in there. Box should be on it's way to me now. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 12:30:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cat-mechanic:
Fuck Cancer. Moving on... I'm about to finish (I hope) my light/video upgrade for my progressive press. It's been "interesting." I had a few design flubs along the way. Like "the box is about 7/8" deep, and my switches only take up about 3/4", so I'm fine"...except there's this little matter of the stuff that has to fit under the switches. And not measuring stuff ahead of time, so the guts of the box are a lot less neat and tidy than I'd wanted. Stupid "oops" stuff like that. Anyway I'm pretty close at the moment, mostly needing to put connectors on wires to hook things up, and then button everything up. This "weekend project" has sucked up a lot of time, but I've learned a lot. One big lesson: if you want to make a circuit board, go to the trouble of etching (or plating) one instead of using any of the "easy and quick" products out there to "draw your circuits right on the board." They don't work all that well, and they require much more patience than I wanted to use on anything. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 2:52:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: K1rodeoboater]
[#36]
I built this in about an hour out of some scrap plywood I had lying around. No plans, just off the cuff.
 Attached FileNow I have a portable reloading setup that's a bit more robust than my Lee hand press. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 9:52:03 PM EDT
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My final go at the wiring box for my video system turned out to be a bust. The "draw your circuit traces directly on the board" pen is really only good for repairing minor flaws in existing circuit traces, not for "drawing your traces."
So I spent 10 minutes ripping out the fancy connectors and scrubbing the nickel "ink" off the board, then just used good old wire and solder to put the thing together. I should have gone this way to begin with... 
I haven't tested it yet because my eyes were starting to cross from solder flux fumes, but I probably have the board 90% complete. I should be able to hook it up and test it tomorrow (as long as I don't have to work too late). |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 10:21:16 PM EDT
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Loaded (work ups) some more 55 gr cast PC bullet loads for 223.
Also some 300 blk work ups and a standard, for me, 9mm load. Sorted through the wet tumbled 30-30, the freeby bag I got yesterday at the funshow. Total of 128 cases. 47 old school Herters cases. Herter's went out of business around 1968. |
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Posted: 4/30/2017 10:27:26 PM EDT
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Loaded 500rds of 9mm on my single stage. By that 500th round, I was ready to be done!
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Posted: 4/30/2017 10:47:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AssaultRifler]
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switched over from Ranier projectiles to 115 gr Montana Gold on the Dillon 650 for 9mm. Did about 300 rds after dialing in the new powder charge
Checking every loaded round with a case gage paid off again. Despite using the shell sorter sifter and using the 380 plate to get rid of the 380 from the 9mm before tumbling and again before filling the case feeder, caught a 380 ACP in the 9mm production stream. Had to pull the bullet, dump the powder, and decap the live primer Did about 400 rds of .223 but switched to CCI primers and they're real picky on primer pockets. Now I have to retest the primer pockets with the ballistic tool primer pocket gage and if there's any drag on the GO end, set them aside cause the CCI primers will be super hard to seat. This doubles my .223 production time 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 11:24:54 PM EDT
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Friend was bored and asked for some brass to work on for me. I handed him a one gallon container full of LC 5.56 brass and a can of case lube. Hopefully it should be done by next week. He's just sizing and getting rid of the crimps.
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Posted: 5/1/2017 5:58:26 PM EDT
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Finished "match" prepping 100 pieces of 7.62x39 brass, ordered metal pegboard for the reloading room, wired up a crappy single bulb fixture to the switch in the reloading room (eventually it will get a ceiling and real fixture of some type).
Looking at a few more small items from Inline but want to wait until my pegboard is up to make any decisions. Then comes shelving / organization but it will all be worth it in the end. |
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Posted: 5/1/2017 8:22:56 PM EDT
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Not me, but Dillon shipped out my press I ordered fri night.
2 boxes, 77#'s. FedEx isn't going to like me much.
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Posted: 5/1/2017 11:54:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dryflash3:
Loaded (work ups) some more 55 gr cast PC bullet loads for 223. Also some 300 blk work ups and a standard, for me, 9mm load. Sorted through the wet tumbled 30-30, the freeby bag I got yesterday at the funshow. Total of 128 cases. 47 old school Herters cases. Herter's went out of business around 1968. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 12:45:20 AM EDT
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Decapped, swaged primer pockets and wet tumbled 827 pieces of LC09 556 brass.
Decapped and wet tumbled 200 pieces of mixed 308 brass. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 12:45:21 AM EDT
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Trimmed some .308 brass too short.
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Posted: 5/2/2017 6:37:39 AM EDT
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Last night, finished off both the History of Rome podcast and my box of 9mm coated lead bullets. Ran out of MTM boxes so I just stuffed the rounds straight into magazines. Feels good, man.
Now to buy a giant quantity of bullets... Oh, and maybe get down to the club and make more empty brass, I mean, shoot this stuff. |
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Posted: 5/2/2017 7:59:50 AM EDT
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Took some 44 mag brass out of the wet tumbler, started a batch of 357.
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Posted: 5/2/2017 8:43:25 AM EDT
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I did my first caliber change on the 650, going from 9 mm to .223. It took longer than I expected, but I learned a LOT about the press in doing so.
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Posted: 5/2/2017 5:17:38 PM EDT
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Talked to Mark 7 and got a replacement primer sensor bracket sent out to replace the one that broke on me.. Picked up 1000 Frontier 180grn fmj 40cal plated bullets from my local component dealer..
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