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Posted: 9/12/2021 9:54:19 PM EDT
[#1]
Cleaned up my reloading area and loaded 50 .357
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USA
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Posted: 9/12/2021 11:24:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sebspeed]
[#2]
Bought some 357 Mag brass from Starline, bought an 8lb of H335 yesterday and may have found an 8lb of Varget today!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/13/2021 12:08:28 PM EDT
[#3]
Moved into a new house this year. Still reloading in the garage, but I put of some lighting and shelving to better organize the space. It's a tight little area, but the wall mounted shelves will help keep things off the bench.
I'm also eagerly awaiting about 6 lbs of powder for my 300BLK that I need to pick up from my Dad who snagged some H110, CFE BLK, and Lil Gun for me. Mounted up an old Lyman Spartan press for 223 and 300BLK. Waiting on universal primer arm and RCBS primer tube holder that I will try and rig up to replace the broken and missing primer assembly. |
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Posted: 9/13/2021 12:25:23 PM EDT
[#4]
Loaded 50 more .357 rounds to close out .357 reloading for a while. I should have enough loaded to last me until late winter, when it's my serious reloading season.
Did some organization of the reloading area and now I need to decide which caliber is next for some attention. |
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Posted: 9/13/2021 1:06:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Set up the new Primer Pro. I know it has mixed reviews, but I wanted to try it out.
Using up some old CCI 400s the first four tubes had one flipped primer each. After adjusting the plate a little I ran five tubes with no flipped primers. A couple did get stuck between the primer disk and timing disk. It seems to be a fine line between too loose and too tight. Or maybe the variance in depth of the CCIs is at issue. It definitely runs best with >100 primers in the tub. Jury is still out but I’m cautiously optimistic. Also loaded up ~ 300 .223 for some training. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/13/2021 10:21:09 PM EDT
[#6]
Sized and primed 50 45 LC today in preparation for the new pistol I ordered.
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Posted: 9/13/2021 11:24:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: compuvette]
[#7]
Picked up 200 pieces of 7.62x39 large primer brass from a new local source. They have more and I’ll be acquiring more. Decapped them and into the FART they went. With everything else in there I’ll probably run it this weekend.
I also picked up my fathers unused 7.62x39 dies today as well. It’s an old, NIB Lee set. Came with both neck expanders. I got lucky on flea bay and picked up an unopened Dillon 550 conversion kit too. I’m all set except for bullets. I’m in no hurry as I’ve got plenty of steel case, but I figured I’d stack supplies when available. |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 1:05:07 AM EDT
[#8]
Shot some 9 and 223, came home with a lot of brass to process.
Got the first batch in the tumbler |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:58:58 AM EDT
[#9]
Loaded up about 250 rounds of 9mm before work. Ran out of primed cases or I could've done around 30 more before running out of bullets. Got enough to get me through the next match, but it's time to place an order.
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Posted: 9/14/2021 1:05:24 PM EDT
[#10]
watched some youtoob videos on the RCBS Chargemaster and Chargemaster Lite. MidwayUSA birthday discount is coming up.....
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Posted: 9/14/2021 1:41:45 PM EDT
[#11]
Went to the Funshow last weekend, founds some deals.
 They were dirty when I got them, they cleaned up nicely. Dusty and a little case lube on the trimmer. Was looking for one of the old style trimmers. Was a package deal so now have an extra scale and PM.  Some good prices on powder, AA2 was $30. Saw some 1 pound TiteGroup for $30, but I have plenty. So #8 pounders were available, but $250 to 300. I passed. Primers were scarce, and all priced $150 or more for 1k. Brass was plentiful, only bought the 32 Auto because the price was good. Lots of 9mm, 45 ACP, 223, and 308. I was looking for 30-06, but all prices too high. Not buying a 1 pound ziplock full for $90. |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 4:53:24 PM EDT
[#12]
Made some empties out of 45acp’s on the uspsa course and continued testing on the 35 Whelen project. I have a satisfactory 200gr load and am working up a 250gr load. Just RN soft points, so nothing fancy, but so far so good.
Avg 2124fps with an SD of 18.3 at the bottom of the load data. About 1” at 100 yards off a bipod.  Avg 2234fps with an SD of 12.5 at the middle of the load data. About 5/8” at 100 yards off a bipod.  Avg 2331fps with an SD of 8.0 near the top of the load data. About 1” at 100 yards off a bipod.  I made no changes to the scope during today’s testing, nor did I move the scope from the 200gr testing. Very stable and consistent for an old Winchester 70 that was rebored from 270W to 35 Whelen and using hunting rounds. I expect it will tighten up with a bit more testing. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/14/2021 6:29:26 PM EDT
[#13]
After seeing what my load did at 300 over the weekend, I loaded up 120 more of the 223 69gr Varget loads. Brass and seater die were already prepped so just had to hand prime and weigh out the charges on the Intellidropper, then seat the bullets.
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Posted: 9/14/2021 11:06:55 PM EDT
[#14]
I primed150 LC 5.56 cases.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:03:10 AM EDT
[#15]
On Sunday I loaded another 500 9mm using American Reloading pulled bullets.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:27:18 PM EDT
[#16]
I’ve been working on making some progress with my 5.45 loading project. Over the last couple of days I have sized 50 cases, verified they are within tolerance for length, and hand primed them. Next, I’m going to load a set of test loads in 5 increments of 10 rounds each. Before I get to that, I have to build a new base for my RCBS powder measure stand, as the kludge I had used before turned out to be less stable than it needed to be.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:09:10 PM EDT
[#17]
Some nice pulldown 6.5C showed up. The best part is I don’t have to eat into my meager stash of LRP for this project.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:23:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
[#18]
Got the ATV4 setup this afternoon.
Loading 10mm as I type this. 8.0gr 800-X under 200gr plated.  Attached FileI have a thread started with my first impressions and musings. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 11:49:21 PM EDT
[#19]
Normal Wednesday night reloading session with 556NW.
We had about 500 mostly LC 5.56 cases that had previously been decapped, wet tumbled, sized, lube tumbled off. So tonight was finish case prep.  Using my 2 drill method, crimp was removed by reaming then primer pockets were uniformed. Then on to the Giraud for trimming and deburring. Next week we will load them with Hornady 55 gr FMJBT's, Tac, and Wolf SRM primers on my 550 set up for small primers. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 11:51:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: armoredman]
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A staff member gave me a plastic jug of brass he collected, so I dumped it in the tumbler. Today I sorted it, 30-06, (don't need), .308, (might need in the future), 5.7mm, (will likely never need), 9mm, (MINE!), and 5.56mm, (also MINE!), and baggied it all up. Not much, maybe 20-30 of each, but it was a nice gift of range pickup from a guy who doesn't even reload.
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Posted: 9/16/2021 9:05:26 AM EDT
[#21]
Primed the rest of the container of resized/trimmed/swaged LC brass.
Now to start loading with TAC and 69 gr RMR bullets. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 9:10:21 AM EDT
[Last Edit: -Obsessed-]
[#22]
Was loading 10mm loads with 800-X and I kept getting powder stuck inside the die. That doesn't bode well when you're loading right at max.
So I designed and printed this funnel whose neck goes clean through the die and pokes into the case. I also designed the funnel to be a bit taller to clear the priming tray. If anybody would like one and has a printer, IM me and I can send over the STL.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 6:31:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FB41]
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -Obsessed-: Was loading 10mm loads with 800-X and I kept getting powder stuck inside the die. That doesn't bode well when you're loading right at max. So I designed and printed this funnel whose neck goes clean through the die and pokes into the case. I also designed the funnel to be a bit taller to clear the priming tray. Reprinting it with a slightly larger funnel, but the neck and thicker seat that sits in the top of the die are perfectly snug. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20210916_072022_jpg-2092628.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20210916_071847_jpg-2092629.JPG @-Obsessed- That's cool! You oughtta throw a patent on it and sell'em! |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 8:50:39 PM EDT
[#24]
I started building my powder measure stand base. I had to go to Home Depot for machine screws and tee nuts. Some HD shoppers are jerks who just play with the fasteners and then toss them in whatever bin they are near - and HD doesn’t staff to a police this or clean it up. Buying 4 machine screws and a pack of 4 tee nuts took way longer than it should and put me behind schedule.
But after dinner I set up my table saw and cut a piece of left over 1x6 for the base. I’ll use the drill press to make the holes tomorrow, since it’s still too hot to do too much work in the garage, even at 7PM. The wood is just generic “white wood”, but it’s smooth and nicely clear of knots or other flaws. I may stain it and poly-varnish it, just because. |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 11:08:05 PM EDT
[#25]
Wet tumbled, and dried in the sun the 32 Auto cases I got at the funshow last weekend.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 12:26:13 AM EDT
[#26]
Made 62 300BLK subs from the remaining 208gn VMAX I had on hand. 2 tips broke off making the subs.
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Posted: 9/17/2021 12:50:16 AM EDT
[#27]
Finally got out to get some numbers on my 147 loads.
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USA
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Posted: 9/17/2021 5:55:26 PM EDT
[#28]
Midwayusa has free shipping today, so I hit the order button on a cart I had been building up.
RCBS 6.8spc die set Lee 6.8 fcd Lee 7.62x39 fcd Lee 6x45 fcd 200 Speer 6.8 90gr TNT Plus a couple of gun mats, and a pair of Oakleys that happened to catch my eye in the clearance section
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Posted: 9/17/2021 6:10:31 PM EDT
[#29]
Tumbled 2 loads of range pickup 5.56 cases. I washed in Lemishine & detergent first then dried before tumbling, and the brass came out with a lot of shine. Separated the clean brass by headstamp and stored for future use.
Created some 6.8 SPC test loads using Hornady 110 BTHP bullets and A2200 powder. |
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Posted: 9/17/2021 9:03:45 PM EDT
[#30]
Setup dies on my 650 for 9mm now to fiddle with the powder measure and make some test rounds
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Posted: 9/18/2021 6:37:43 PM EDT
[#31]
I plan to decap those tomorrow, resize the .223, wet tumble some 9mm. That's the plan, if I do half of that it'll be a good day |
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Posted: 9/18/2021 6:53:59 PM EDT
[#32]
Decided to move the Autotrickler off the bench. Now with it floating it is not disturbed by the press and I can finish loading the round while the next charge is weighed out.
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USA
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Posted: 9/18/2021 8:16:09 PM EDT
[#33]
Today I turned some factory Hornady Black 6.8 ammo into reloadable brass, also found a 12ga box worth of LC 556 brass at the range.
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Posted: 9/18/2021 8:32:30 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sebspeed: Today I turned some factory Hornady Black 6.8 ammo into reloadable brass, also found a 12ga box worth of LC 556 brass at the range. I also turned 6.8 loads into empty brass, but in my case all handloads -115 gr GD and 110 gr Hornady HPBT, all loaded over A2200. Loaded up 50 more 115 gr GD after my range trip. |
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Posted: 9/18/2021 9:00:46 PM EDT
[#35]
Sorted some brass from the tumbler.
I will never tumbler 40 with 9mm brass ever again.... Then I worked on my winter reloading bench so when it's cold, i dont have to be in the garage freezing while I load.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 9/18/2021 9:02:04 PM EDT
[#36]
Shot some more if my 77gr Matchking, A2520 loads through a different rifle today. Good accuracy and no pressure signs. Managed to find all my brass along with scrounging some 9mm and 45acp. I also tumbled a mixed batch today. Mostly 7.62x39 and 38 Special with some 44 Special as well.
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USA
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Posted: 9/18/2021 10:21:39 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AeroEngineer: I also turned 6.8 loads into empty brass, but in my case all handloads -115 gr GD and 110 gr Hornady HPBT, all loaded over A2200. Loaded up 50 more 115 gr GD after my range trip. I have 2lb of 2200. Also have 200 Speer 90gr TNT on the way. Not sure I'll use both together, or a different powder. Need to make more empties first. 
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Posted: 9/19/2021 3:19:59 PM EDT
[#38]
Yesterday I finished cutting and drilling the base I’m making for my powder measure stand. Today I stained it, and I plan to put polyurethane varnish on it. Probably two coats.
When it’s done, I’ll start loading my 5.45mm test rounds. In the past, I left all of my “make a base/stand/etc. projects unfinished. They looked like the slap-dash stuff they were. This time I took the time to make the thing at least modestly nice, so it’s getting a nice finish too. |
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Posted: 9/19/2021 7:17:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AssaultRifler]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AssaultRifler:
I plan to decap those tomorrow, resize the .223, wet tumble some 9mm. That's the plan, if I do half of that it'll be a good day - did a FART load of 9mm brass, turned out great as always - while FARTing the 9mm I decapped some 10mm  Attached File- when the 9mm was done FARTing I FARTed 1/2 of the 10mm  Attached File- while FARTing 10mm I decapped some 380. Look how nasty that is  The primer pockets have heavy black carbon build up as well. Attached File- so now I have a STU (Standard Tumbling Unit) of 380 and the other half of the 10mm at the ready for future FART sessions and future .223 sizing to do  Attached File |
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USA
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Posted: 9/19/2021 11:57:36 PM EDT
[#40]
I "made" another 60pcs of once fired 6.8 today. A good start but another 100 or so would be nice. I'm enjoying shooting this caliber, I may just buy a batch of Starline virgin brass for future stockpiling.
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Posted: 9/20/2021 9:42:32 PM EDT
[#41]
Too hot today for varnishing anything in the garage, so I did stuff indoors.
I decrimped and then trimmed 200+ .223 cases I'd "put aside". As in "hid from myself", but I found them. Then I inventoried my dies for what had Lee FCDs, and what had (added) taper crimp dies. I have a bunch of those FCDs, and my fairly old RCBS .45 ACP and 9mm sets have added taper crimp dies. Someday I'll remember how I managed to get a CH taper crimp die for the 9mm set, while I have an RCBS taper crimp die for the .45 set. Last night I ordered the proper shell holders from Midsouth to fill out all but two die sets. They were out of stock for the Hornady #22 shell holder, or it would have been a clean sweep. It looks like nobody has that shell holder in stock... It looks like an actual cold front is on the way, so I hope to get my varnishing done by the end of the week. |
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Posted: 9/21/2021 8:28:44 PM EDT
[#42]
Today I got the first coat of varnish on my base. But the weather is indeed changing, and instead of just getting cooler, that front pushed some humidity and rain this way, so that coat gets to dry overnight.
I cleaned up my bench some, and started looking into what my next loading project might be. No firm ideas yet... |
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Posted: 9/21/2021 9:11:30 PM EDT
[#43]
Loading up some Nuclear 10mm loads for Saturday while experimenting and testing out the ATV4 some more.
Really, really impressed by this thing guys.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/21/2021 9:17:20 PM EDT
[#44]
Sorted a bit of brass and pumped out more 9mm’s.
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USA
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Posted: 9/21/2021 10:24:14 PM EDT
[#45]
Got 1,000 wax 45 bullets, and 50 modified 45 Colt cases (that use 209 primers) - just waiting on my 209 primers.
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Posted: 9/22/2021 7:40:40 PM EDT
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Fired up the SS600 and attempted to dial it in for some HXP 303, think it's right, but not positive. This may end up as a separate thread if I can't figure it out.
Started getting some orders in from a weekend spree online. Got a printed tab that holds the primer follower for the 550, it screws down on the threads under the low primer alarm. Found the follower behind my bench, seems like it was a wise purchase  Armanov 100 round checker, I'm already in love:  Also going to make looking for high primers a LOT easier:  Don't judge the mess too much, haven't gotten all of the gear put away from the swaging session. |
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Posted: 9/22/2021 9:11:57 PM EDT
[#47]
Our weather got cooler overnight, so it was actually pleasant in the garage. I got a second coat of varnish on my powder measure base while enjoying this change.
Then I neatened up the bench and worked out some improvements to it. After dinner I set up a few loads for the wet tumbler for (I hope) tomorrow. |
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USA
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Posted: 9/22/2021 11:09:17 PM EDT
[#48]
Had a surprise gift of some brass today. All mixed 45, 243, 30-40 Krag. Dumped it in my fired brass bucket and it filled that, so now I have to sort the bucket and do a ton of decapping and wet tumbling.
Also received my order of fcd's and 6.8 dies, so I need to go make some more empty 6.8 brass and get ready to process it. |
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Posted: 9/23/2021 2:11:29 AM EDT
[#49]
Organized all the crap I ordered while away. Put some stuff in storage for more space
De-capped about 1k LC 7.62. Stopped by the local fun shop - actually have some stuff in stock. Gonna buy tomorrow. |
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Posted: 9/23/2021 9:23:35 PM EDT
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USPS dropped off a sample pack of Hoosier 215 grain .309 Flat Nose Lead Bullets so I can see how they work in my Ruger American rifle.
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