What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Jmorrismetal · Jan 5, 2017

Made some extra capacity versions of my 45 ACP shotshells for one of my 45 ACP revolvers.

308 brass cut and trimmed to 1.600", expanded at the mouth with a 40 S&W expander, a slightly cut down .410 wad and .53oz of #12 shot.

StickShaker · Jan 5, 2017

Jmorrismetal said:
Made some extra capacity versions of my 45 ACP shotshells for one of my 45 ACP revolvers.

308 brass cut and trimmed to 1.600", expanded at the mouth with a 40 S&W expander, a slightly cut down .410 wad and .53oz of #12 shot.

Is that a SS matte finish? The only one I have been able to find is the JM model.

PowPow · Jan 5, 2017

Jmorrismetal said:
Made some extra capacity versions of my 45 ACP shotshells for one of my 45 ACP revolvers.

You never cease to amaze. You have some serious skills. :thumbsup:

Melnic · Jan 5, 2017

J Morris
That is nothing but cool.
I have to ask,Do you have a Rat problem?

I was doing some sizing, anyone recognize this?

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Pstango · Jan 5, 2017

Ended up reloading 350 rounds of 9mm a couple nights ago. Started cleaning more brass tonight to replenish my clean supply of 9mm brass.

Sticky · Jan 5, 2017

iH8DemLibz said:
BAM!

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That mold was hot, hot, hot.

Thanks to all for the help.

Look good! I use a hot plate to heat molds, whether they are alum, steel or brass. It really helps. Some will drill a hole in the mold for a pyrometer probe for more precision, but I haven't found it really necessary yet..

iH8DemLibz · Jan 5, 2017

Sticky said:
Look good! I use a hot plate to heat molds, whether they are alum, steel or brass. It really helps. Some will drill a hole in the mold for a pyrometer probe for more precision, but I haven't found it really necessary yet..

A pyrometer is a good idea. I have one on my multi-meter. Accurate too.

Ran into a problem with overheating the mold earlier. I think the cavity swelled up and gained diameter. The .500 diameter mold was throwing .499-.500-.501 bullets. Then it started throwing .505 bullets. Six in a row.

I was resting the mold over an open flame. That may be overkill. This is definitely a neat learning experience.

Sticky · Jan 5, 2017

iH8DemLibz said:
A pyrometer is a good idea. I have one on my multi-meter. Accurate too.

Ran into a problem with overheating the mold earlier. I think the cavity swelled up and gained diameter. The .500 diameter mold was throwing .499-.500-.501 bullets. Then it started throwing .505 bullets. Six in a row.

I was resting the mold over an open flame. That may be overkill. This is definitely a neat learning experience.

That's what I use as well. You will learn to 'read' the finished bullets pretty quickly to tell if the mold isn't hot enough, or when they start to get frosty, it's getting hot. That sometimes won't hurt, but it can at times too.. Aluminum molds are a little more finicky, since they heat and cool more quickly (and have a bit more thermal expansion as compared to other materials), but that can be a benefit too when you need to let them cool a bit. I often run two molds at a time for two different bullets and that gives me a chance to rest one while I use the other. It makes for a more continuous process without waiting, but sometimes a 5 min break is a good thing too... :beer:

vinjet700 · Jan 5, 2017

Jmorrismetal said:
Made some extra capacity versions of my 45 ACP shotshells for one of my 45 ACP revolvers.

308 brass cut and trimmed to 1.600", expanded at the mouth with a 40 S&W expander, a slightly cut down .410 wad and .53oz of #12 shot.

That's pretty badazz :party29:

Nice job

Traveler · Jan 5, 2017

ToolAA said:
Funny I was thinking of 3D printing my own custom reloading trays.

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Let me know what you need, and I can probably print them for you. A 3d printer is a huge can of worms. An interesting challenge, but not for the faint of heart. There are a lot of promises, and not a lot of delivery.

ToolAA · Jan 7, 2017

Traveler said:
Let me know what you need, and I can probably print them for you. A 3d printer is a huge can of worms. An interesting challenge, but not for the faint of heart. There are a lot of promises, and not a lot of delivery.

I built my own getting a kit with most of the parts from ultibots then modifying it. I agree that there is quite a learning curve but I have some previous career experience in the injection molding industry so I'm familiar with how temperamental plastic processing can be. Just like reloading, you try to change one parameter at a time and control the others. When you discover a process that works you run with it as long as possible.

Back to reloading. In addition to some compact trays, I'm also thinking if making a handle cover for my franklyn hand de-primer. The ridges on diecast one give me some nasty blisters even though my hands are pretty callused.

Looks like it's going to be a perfect reloading day after I cross off some house work from the list.

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ClutchyMcClutcherson · Jan 7, 2017

Just wanted to say this is one of my favorite threads to check everyday. So much can be learned from this.

DaemonAssassin · Jan 7, 2017

I'm going to be teaching a fellow MDS member how to reload.

ToolAA · Jan 7, 2017

DaemonAssassin said:
I'm going to be teaching a fellow MDS member how to reload.

do you make cool certificates like Chad?

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EKing · Jan 7, 2017

Melnic said:
J Morris

I was doing some sizing, anyone recognize this?

Did you run a 308 or 30-06 case into a 30-30 die?

Melnic · Jan 7, 2017

Close
30-06 got in with my 308
It felt harder on the pull but not that much. Enough to look at it when I pulled it out to see what happened

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DaemonAssassin · Jan 7, 2017

ToolAA said:
do you make cool certificates like Chad?

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Should I make a few up?

iH8DemLibz · Jan 7, 2017

Melnic said:
Close
30-06 got in with my 308
It felt harder on the pull but not that much. Enough to look at it when I pulled it out to see what happened

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The MDS Brass and Die Challenge has begun.

Let's run a .30-06 case into a .30-30 die and see what happens.

And the little RCBS Partner Press comes through again.

Uncle Duke · Jan 7, 2017

And thus was born the 2 greatest 30 caliber wildcat cartridges of all time, .308 Melnic and .30-30 iH8DEMLIBZ. We can all say we knew you guys before you became rich and famous!

Seriously, you can bet a few wildcatters got their ideas in not too different a way.

GodOfVice · Jan 7, 2017

iH8DemLibz said:
The MDS Brass and Die Challenge has begun.

Let's run a .30-06 case into a .30-30 die and see what happens.

And the little RCBS Partner Press comes through again.

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What are you using for case lube???

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