Reloading... the iPhone picture way.

r3t1awr3yd · Jul 22, 2013

Just what I do via iPhone... if people care enough, maybe I'll do a proper set with my actual camera.

(The main reason I'm posting this is because people always ask me what's involved in reloading. It's easier if I can point them here

)

Yes, I skipped lubing the case, resizing, and knocking out the primer. (all happens in one die)

Missed focus but you can see how thick the rim looks after trimming.

Use your manual to figure out how much powder you need to measure.

I use a modified funnel (duct tape and a subscription card) to add powder.
(tried the midwest funnel and it's too big even though they say it isn't)

I use a flashlight to double check my powder.

Tada! I don't crimp mine even though I do have the crimp setup. *shrugs*

-Wally

byf43 · Jul 22, 2013

^^^Nice.

Other than lubing and knocking out the primer, you also left out the re-sizing the case.

r3t1awr3yd · Jul 22, 2013

byf43 said:
^^^Nice.

Other than lubing and knocking out the primer, you also left out the re-sizing the case.

It's get resized when you stick it in her die.

Remember, just like in real life, you need to lube it first.

stu929 · Jul 22, 2013

If you preheat the oven it lubes its self

r3t1awr3yd · Jul 22, 2013

stu929 said:
If you preheat the oven it lubes its self

Self lubing dies? Now THERE'S an idea! lol :lol:

EDIT:

"Sir, where did you come up with the idea of a self lubing die?"
"Honestly? My wife had a lot to do with it!" lol

stu929 · Jul 22, 2013

Somehow I doubt a die will work any better with a glass of wine and a backrub :innocent0

Tho.....given how poorly my hornady dies are working I'm considering it! I'm debating telling hornady to take them back.

IndispensableDestiny · Jul 22, 2013

What are you using to trim the case? I see nothing there to constrain the trim length.

Franklin · Jul 22, 2013

Dude,are you sittin on the floor?

Wreck · Jul 22, 2013

IndispensableDestiny said:
What are you using to trim the case? I see nothing there to constrain the trim length.

Looks like he uses a lee case gauge and trimmer, there is a rod that attaches to the middle of the trimmer head that bottoms out when at the right length.

stu929 · Jul 22, 2013

Wreck said:
Looks like he uses a lee case gauge and trimmer, there is a rod that attaches to the middle of the trimmer head that bottoms out when at the right length.

This is what I thought too

Jolt · Jul 22, 2013

Nice pics, but I always trim after resizing the case, especially using a full length die.

Sticky · Jul 22, 2013

Jolt said:
Nice pics, but I always trim after resizing the case, especially using a full length die.

Agreed... I deprime, wet tumble, resize and then do my thing to the brass, decrimp if needed, check and trim/deburr as needed then reprime and go from there.

lx1x · Jul 22, 2013

nice job!!

r3t1awr3yd · Jul 22, 2013

Sticky said:
Agreed... I deprime, wet tumble, resize and then do my thing to the brass, decrimp if needed, check and trim/deburr as needed then reprime and go from there.

How do you deprime without resizing? My die is a full length so it does it all in one. (thanks Lee!)

Jolt said:
Nice pics, but I always trim after resizing the case, especially using a full length die.

These have been resized...

Wreck said:
Looks like he uses a lee case gauge and trimmer, there is a rod that attaches to the middle of the trimmer head that bottoms out when at the right length.

I guess I could have shown pictures of that. I should do a short video without the rod and destroy a complete case... hmmm...

Franklin said:
Dude,are you sittin on the floor?

Yes, for the boring stuff like powder and junk. I'm half azn, gimme a break!

With all these responses, maybe I will break out the camera...

byf43 · Jul 23, 2013

IndispensableDestiny said:
What are you using to trim the case? I see nothing there to constrain the trim length.

That is the trimmer and pilot for the Lee "Zip Trim".
This is a GREAT little trimmer, when doing small batches.
I bought one about a year ago, after using 3 or 4 different trimmers.

r3t1awr3yd said:
How do you deprime without resizing?

Lee Depriming Tool.
There's a shellholder that sits on the table/floor, etc.
Then a steel punch is inserted through the casemouth of the case.
Put casehead in shellholder, give the punch a 'smack' with a hammer, primer drops out.
This works really well on military brass w/crimped primer pockets!! :thumbsup:

Sticky · Jul 23, 2013

I use a decapping die, like this one. It's an extra step, but when wet tumbling it allows the media to sanitize the primer pockets (which I normally had to clean before, now I don't) and the insides of the cases. My brass looks brand new when it comes out. I shoot OF brass, often range pickups for 223 and some of that stuff is downright nasty, no way I wanna run it through my sizing die before it gets cleaned.. lol

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/136543/lee-universal-depriming-and-decapping-die

rico903 · Jul 28, 2013

For depriming you can also get a Harveys hand tool and do it sitting anywhere. About $50 but it works on everything I've tried.

Reloading... the iPhone picture way.

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