User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 12/21/2012 8:25:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: COSteve]
[#1]
Done
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/21/2012 8:33:23 PM EDT
[#2]
I chronographed some of my 223 loads today with my PACT chronograph. Things went good for a while then they went south. Erroneous readings (shy of max loads of CFE 223 w/ 55 JHPs at 1400 fps with a 16" suppressed barrel....I doubt it) , no stop signals. I did all the voodoo that PACT explained to me during previous calls to them. IE shield the chronograph, have the signal lines separated, plug the lines in, start first, stop second while chronograph is off, new battery, the only thing I didn't do is break some chicken bones and do a witch doctor dance. I can say I never had a really good day with that chronograph. It seems to be a very temperamental piece of equipment. The timer works great!
I'll give it one more shot then I think I'll start looking into a CED M2. I don't hear too many complaints about them.  |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/21/2012 9:50:01 PM EDT
[#3]
Just got a case prep center....
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/21/2012 10:37:56 PM EDT
[#4]
550 b
And 9mm "dynamic dies" (wanted 223 but they were out). |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 12:29:26 AM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim: An older Redding 3 measure I picked up at the last funshow.Originally Posted By dryflash3: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/300%20Blk/PC200345.jpg Tried out my "new" powder measure while loading some 300 blk. After cleaning and coating with paste wax it worked very well indeed. What powder measure is that?  I like Redding powder measures if the price is right. Today I made 2 more powder baffles and started working on a new handle for the brown PM. |
|
|
|
WA, USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 12:31:20 AM EDT
[#6]
8 lbs tite-group, and 5, 1lbs cans of Varget.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 12:34:56 AM EDT
[#7]
Lee classic cast breech lock, Redding .223 die set, and RCBS shell holder ordered.
|
|
|
|
WA, USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 1:14:49 AM EDT
[#8]
3000 cci small rifle primer score..... I didn't need them r, really need SPP but hey made I can trade
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 10:00:48 AM EDT
[#9]
I got ready to load some 45 acp and realized I didn't have any primers since all my pistols us small primers. :(
|
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 12:39:46 PM EDT
[#10]
Received shipping notice today from Natchez that my Hornady Lock n Load Auto Charge has shipped!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 1:30:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sburggsx]
[#11]
(Yesterday...ongoing) I started some informal Blog posts on reloading for 223 for some local friends who ask questions.
ETA: Processed through the "sample" brass further documenting the process for the blog. 
|
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 4:41:58 PM EDT
[#12]
Opened the door for FedEx who delivered my 6000 hornady 55 gr fmj projs.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 4:46:07 PM EDT
[#13]
Originally Posted By dryflash3:
Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim:
An older Redding 3 measure I picked up at the last funshow.Originally Posted By dryflash3:
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/300%20Blk/PC200345.jpg Tried out my "new" powder measure while loading some 300 blk. After cleaning and coating with paste wax it worked very well indeed. What powder measure is that? I like Redding powder measures if the price is right. Today I made 2 more powder baffles and started working on a new handle for the brown PM. Can you tell me about how you made it better? I recently bought a Redding measure and I'm curious! |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 4:53:57 PM EDT
[#14]
Ordered Powder, Primers and bought some locally as well. Didn't have to have it , but I don't feel like struggling and paying through the nose later. Be a Good Boy Scout, Be Prepared.
|
|
|
|
KY, USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 5:10:29 PM EDT
[#15]
Bought some poder, primers, and some MTM boxes. They were out of .223 projectiles though. Going upstairs in a little while to get busy.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 5:28:17 PM EDT
[#16]
Bought 3 lbs. of 8208, 2 lbs. of Power Pistol, and a pound of H4350.
Also, 1900 CCI SP primers. Loaded up 80 rounds of .38 Special and 90 rounds of .357 Magnum, both with Hornady's 158 gr. LSWCHP. Bought an XDM9 4.5", too. 
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 5:32:37 PM EDT
[#17]
Just sorted the .45 brass I bought on the EE. Only 10% small primer brass. But I wont complain. I've got a ton of small primers to use!
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 10:04:14 PM EDT
[#18]
Went by my LGS and picked up a lbs of 2400 and a lbs of Clays.
Grabbed the last 2 boxes of 53 gr V-Maxs they had. Also picked up a like new 50 cal ammo can for $8 there. They had primers which surprised me but were out of a lot of popular powders (H335, BC-2, HP-38, Universal and others) I learned after the 2008 election to stock up on all primers and rifle powder and have stayed stocked since then. There was 3 different guys while I was there buying presses, dies and components to start reloading |
|
|
|
NV, USA
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 10:22:07 PM EDT
[#19]
Bought 338 dies, bullets, primers. At $4 each, I have to start reloading them if I want to keep shooting it.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 10:34:57 PM EDT
[#20]
Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_42/309666_Redding_PM_baffle_and_mods__Lots_of_pics_.htmlOriginally Posted By dryflash3: Originally Posted By InfiniteGrim: An older Redding 3 measure I picked up at the last funshow.Originally Posted By dryflash3: http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg272/dryflash3/300%20Blk/PC200345.jpg Tried out my "new" powder measure while loading some 300 blk. After cleaning and coating with paste wax it worked very well indeed. What powder measure is that? I like Redding powder measures if the price is right. Today I made 2 more powder baffles and started working on a new handle for the brown PM. Can you tell me about how you made it better? I recently bought a Redding measure and I'm curious! Sorry, thought you had seen this thread before. Hint. the paste wax is the secret.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/22/2012 10:37:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
OR, USA
|
Posted: 12/23/2012 5:56:54 PM EDT
[#22]
300 RDS of .357
|
|
|
FL, USA
|
Posted: 12/23/2012 9:41:10 PM EDT
[#23]
Friday I finished up the pound of Unique I had on hand and loaded 320 more rounds of .38spl. Wishing I would have held on to some of the 5.56/.223 brass I've sold over the last couple years and learned to reload that round.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/23/2012 9:42:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: peligro113]
[#24]
Prepped.some 30-30 brass then started to deprime and remove the crimp from some .223 brass
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 12:03:52 AM EDT
[#25]
Loaded up 100 rounds of .30 TC using Hornady's 150 gr. SST and IMR 8208XBR, also did some case prep and priming on .223 and .30-06.
|
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 12:06:56 AM EDT
[#26]
ordered 9# Varget powder and 800 bullets for my competition rifle. Also set up and calibrated my new GP 250 scale. Also building a small powder charging/weighing bench to go inside so the temp is more stable and can load more comfortably. My regular bench is in the garage
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:49:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: COSteve]
[#27]
Done
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 10:18:48 AM EDT
[#28]
I am anxiously awaiting my 9mm 124gr bullet order from Precision Delta. According to USPS the expected delivery date was the 21st but I am still waiting
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 1:50:43 PM EDT
[#29]
Originally Posted By jlficken:
I am anxiously awaiting my 9mm 124gr bullet order from Precision Delta. According to USPS the expected delivery date was the 21st but I am still waiting I ordered 9mm and 45 auto from them at the same time. The 9mm has come in, but not the 45. I called them, and the nice lady said "Oh honey, those packages get scattered all over the place, just give it a few more days." I had to laugh.
So, I'm going to give it a few more days. |
|
|
|
MI, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 2:43:42 PM EDT
[#30]
Prepped about 100 .223 cases, went go to reload some and my Pro Auto Disk was throwing .4-.5 variances after it was throwing consistently over about 8 drops. Luckily I checked after the 3rd round I loaded.
Said screw it till another day plus I was freezing out in my garage 
Going with possible static issues. |
|
|
AZ, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 4:02:33 PM EDT
[#31]
Getting close to finishing up 2,000 Shot 1x and 1,000 shot 2x brass in 30-06. Decaped, sized, trimmed and inspected (2 more hours needed for remainder for inspection). If nobody from the family shows up tomorrow, I will be doing the same thing to about the same count of .308's.
Merry Christmas |
|
|
AL, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 5:08:38 PM EDT
[#32]
Just cut down about another 220 9x19Luger to 9x18MAK, that brings my total cut count to about 1000 or so.
Checked earlier in week, only MAK left was USA WB at $23 a box. I reload them with Berrys plated for about $6-7 per box. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 5:33:49 PM EDT
[#33]
picked up another 10K of primers and a S/S press
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 5:54:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MisterDurden]
[#34]
Trying out new powder/bullet combos..
100 rounds 223 (hornady 55gr and H335) 100 rounds 40sw (180gr FMJ and Unique) 50 rounds 38spl (125gr plated and Unique) 
Also my wife got the "Silhoutte Cameo" electronic cutting tool and she made me some labels for my Lee dies
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 7:18:22 PM EDT
[#35]
Labels look very good.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 7:38:30 PM EDT
[#36]
Originally Posted By jlficken:
I am anxiously awaiting my 9mm 124gr bullet order from Precision Delta. According to USPS the expected delivery date was the 21st but I am still waiting I had two heavy boxes from them sitting on the porch today! A little Christmas Eve joy that came early! I got some 9mm 147g and some 45 230g for suppressed goodness! (In a few months when it gets out of jail!) |
|
|
|
AZ, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 7:58:27 PM EDT
[#37]
100 pcs of .38 special:
158 gr LSWC Fed Small Pistol Primer 5.6 grains Power Pistol mixed brass. |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 8:09:18 PM EDT
[#38]
Loaded up some 9mm to feed my hungry G17C and my wife's LC9
MG 124gr over 4.2gr of Bullseye   about 750-800 rounds done so far, had to break for dinner, will continue until the brass is gone. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 8:45:54 PM EDT
[#39]
My bullets from PD showed up! Now my stash is complete minus needing SP primers :( I should have thrown some on my Grafs order last month I guess but I didn't need them at the time.
Lesson learned....never leave a hazmat tag unfilled. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:11:51 PM EDT
[#40]
Loaded up some 9mm today to try to keep up with what I shoot. I shot my 3rd 3 gun this past weekend. I came in 2nd place....I have to practice more!
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:13:36 PM EDT
[#41]
Originally Posted By JerzeyTransplant:
Loaded up some 9mm to feed my hungry G17C and my wife's LC9 MG 124gr over 4.2gr of Bullseye http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/9F554CFE-2750-4507-819F-EA243178BF4B-7740-0000112072A15ABB.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/98DE4367-7838-408F-B20F-8DC3B3A2DBF4-7740-000011208D82911E.jpg about 750-800 rounds done so far, had to break for dinner, will continue until the brass is gone. Looks like Godzilla approves!
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:28:45 PM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By Rugby3: Originally Posted By JerzeyTransplant: Loaded up some 9mm to feed my hungry G17C and my wife's LC9 MG 124gr over 4.2gr of Bullseye http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/9F554CFE-2750-4507-819F-EA243178BF4B-7740-0000112072A15ABB.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/98DE4367-7838-408F-B20F-8DC3B3A2DBF4-7740-000011208D82911E.jpg about 750-800 rounds done so far, had to break for dinner, will continue until the brass is gone. Looks like Godzilla approves! He does all my QC |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:30:09 PM EDT
[#43]
Sized and trimmed 150 .30-06 for my 03A3 Springfield
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:36:37 PM EDT
[#44]
Originally Posted By JerzeyTransplant: Originally Posted By Rugby3: Originally Posted By JerzeyTransplant: Loaded up some 9mm to feed my hungry G17C and my wife's LC9 MG 124gr over 4.2gr of Bullseye http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/9F554CFE-2750-4507-819F-EA243178BF4B-7740-0000112072A15ABB.jpg http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a488/JerZSquid/98DE4367-7838-408F-B20F-8DC3B3A2DBF4-7740-000011208D82911E.jpg about 750-800 rounds done so far, had to break for dinner, will continue until the brass is gone. Looks like Godzilla approves! He does all my QC  You have Godzilla watching you, I've got a crew of silhouettes looking out for me. Today I got to fix my water supply pipe coming into the house, so no reloading today. But the water is back on.  |
|
|
|
CA, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 9:54:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsCatsNTats]
[#45]
I had to work today but my girlfriend had the day off. Came home to this.
250 prepped 223 cases. She cleaned the primer pocket, deburred the flash hole, swaged and trimmed! This is coming from a 28 year woman that took her first shot a little less than a year ago! So proud 
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/KevsZoo/IMG_4146_zps569fbd80.jpg |
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 10:09:12 PM EDT
[#46]
Originally Posted By GunsCatsNTats: I had to work today but my girlfriend had the day off. Came home to this. 250 prepped 223 cases. She cleaned the primer pocket, deburred the flash hole, swaged and trimmed! This is coming from a 28 year woman that took her first shot a little less than a year ago! So proud http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/KevsZoo/IMG_4146_zps569fbd80.jpg Looks like your girlfriend is a "keeper". |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 10:10:09 PM EDT
[#47]
Originally Posted By bags533:
Labels look very good. Agreed thanks. They turned out better than I was hoping... |
|
|
|
UT, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 10:13:01 PM EDT
[#48]
Got 5k primers and a few lbs of powder today.
|
|
|
FL, USA
|
Posted: 12/24/2012 11:09:47 PM EDT
[#49]
Cleaned up/painted a few ammo cans....no more storage room. These are gonna fill up fast!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 12/25/2012 12:17:53 AM EDT
[#50]
Originally Posted By dryflash3: Darn right she sounds like a keeper! Originally Posted By GunsCatsNTats: I had to work today but my girlfriend had the day off. Came home to this. 250 prepped 223 cases. She cleaned the primer pocket, deburred the flash hole, swaged and trimmed! This is coming from a 28 year woman that took her first shot a little less than a year ago! So proud http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb435/KevsZoo/IMG_4146_zps569fbd80.jpg Looks like your girlfriend is a "keeper". I'm guessing most of the members of this sub-forum would be really happy to have a girl that would not only do that, but do it correctly! |
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
