What did you do at your reloading bench today?
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on a single stage press/Lyman "monkey grinder" trimmer at that! Okay, I have the "power shaft" attachment and a Hornady dual head hand held chamfer setup but still.DAMN!................you're as froggy as my coworker.
Yeah, I do have that masochistic streak in me XP
Did I also mention that I have couple of cat litter buckets of 7.62x51 to start on too.
GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
After experiencing a squib in my Model 10 at the range last weekend, I pulled almost 200 hand loaded .38s to check the charges. They were loaded using my dad's equipment and I was very new to reloading. I found a few that were lighter than intended. Even so, the squib felt and sounded like it had no charge at all when fired. I relied upon the equipment to be accurate and did not check them as I should have. I must have failed to charge the case and admittedly, I was frequently distracted while using dad's equipment.
Lesson learned!
Every charge was checked as it was reloaded on my equipment today, without distractions in the process.
Lesson learned!
Every charge was checked as it was reloaded on my equipment today, without distractions in the process.
Muleskinner
Ultimate Member
Continued pulling 1000 9MM rounds reloaded by a friend's father who passed away. They were seated too deep and the potential for overpressure was a real possibility. Also started cleaning 2000 once fired 7.62X51 brass
PowPow
Where's the beef?
If you don't already have some, get some of these bin barriers. They will change your life.
https://inlinefabrication.com/colle...ystem/products/bin-barriers?variant=376322895
I use the small tile samples from Lowe’s or Home Depot. Have to trim them a bit, and glue in place, but they work well and are usually free.
Muleskinner
Ultimate Member
Today I managed to pick up 13 pounds of 45 ACP brass 11 lb of 308 brass and a 40 lb bag of mixed rifle brass cleaned up after a week of sight ins. I haven't gone through it all yet but it appears to contain quite a number of 25 ought 6 pieces. I don't load that particular caliber
Scott P
Funny...like a clown
This thread needs a "Like" button........ 8>)
Kirkster
Active Member
After a Long Hiatus from reloading I got my press back in order. Of course last month when I was getting ready my scale was not Zeroing properly. Ordered an AutoTrickler setup and once it came in it was time. 1300 rounds of .45ACP done. Now on to LSWC as my Montana gold stock is all loaded up. And whoever thought up the idea of small pistol primers in .45ACP needs to be drawn and guartered...
Made some short 10's
So I made up some short 10's for the rest of duck season.
10 Gauge 3 1/2" Federal hulls trimmed back to 2 7/8" then 1 1/2 oz of Bismuth in a Remington SP10 wad with PSB buffer. Roll crimped on the drill press.
Low pressure and really effective rounds for the old double guns.
Old school work ethic stuff, they take a while to make but I can't buy what I want off the shelf so...
So I made up some short 10's for the rest of duck season.
10 Gauge 3 1/2" Federal hulls trimmed back to 2 7/8" then 1 1/2 oz of Bismuth in a Remington SP10 wad with PSB buffer. Roll crimped on the drill press.
Low pressure and really effective rounds for the old double guns.
Old school work ethic stuff, they take a while to make but I can't buy what I want off the shelf so...
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Scott P
Funny...like a clown
Loaded my first Service Rifle precision rifle loads for my 223.
3 sets of 10 @ different charges under SMK77s. Now to get to the range and see which the rifle likes best.
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What brand reloading block is that?
PowPow
Where's the beef?
It's one of these from Area 419:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021410569/
The funnel and heads can be bought separately or as a kit:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1021410462
Tired of plastic funnels? This is the Bentley of powder funnels.
Scott P
Funny...like a clown
Thanks for the links........
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I'm considering getting a shell press so I can start doing my own thing with shotgun rounds for my KS7. I don't like how much the Aguila MiniShells compromise in velocity and pellet count, but would like to fit more shells into the magazine than the "recoil management" rounds at full size offer. The gun itself is so light that full power loads aren't comfortable for volume shooting. I'm thinking I'd like to play around with some 2" or 2-1/4" loads to fit more pellets or powder in.
buellsfurn
Ultimate Member
well not today but a couple evenings this week rain rain go away . Little more then 200 12 ga rounds for skeet .Also hung my new addition to my reload room from our mds member Groundchuck first wooden Chevy Bow Tie of 2020.Thanks again sir nice work fast service. I'll apologize in advance for the side way pic https://www.mdshooters.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=274652&stc=1&d=1578155065
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Virginian Templar
Chivalric
I tried cleaning my bench off. I moved a bunch of stuff, threw some stuff away, and it was just as covered as when I started. 
Edit: I did deprime and consolidate some .45 brass. Wondering if it's worth keeping small primer .45 brass.
Edit: I did deprime and consolidate some .45 brass. Wondering if it's worth keeping small primer .45 brass.
PowPow
Where's the beef?
I would say, yes. I do. Keep it for a rainy day or for trade.
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