What did you do in the reloading room recently?

[DW357]

Just put 5,300 small pistol primers away. Scored these locally today. Running out of room to store primers....
It’s tempting to sell some of them especially with the lack of matches lately. I haven’t even finished off the 5k rounds of 9mm I loaded over the winter....


I know others are hurting to get small pistol primers at the moment. Like hens teeth as of late.

 

[BarnBuilder]

Got my outside work done by 11 am then dry tumbled 3000 223/5.56 then de-primed and sized 1000 300 BLK. Nice and cool in the basement.

 

[Mudflap621]

Had a Covid turkey shoot didn’t win but on the way out checked brass buckets and scored a bunch of 223,308,45, and 9 so wasn’t a total waste lol.

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

funny when I did have a tredmill I used it as a tumbler..... until I bought a lyman tumbler. The truck method works well also. Especially for graphite on the lead shot.

What’s the benefit of graphite on lead shot?

 

[mac1911]

The reloading class I took that is what we were told, I haven't put it to the test. Basically, Walnut works well, but you have to be careful with the time you tumble for.

where did you take your class? What did they have to say about stainless steel pin tumbling?

 

[EddieZoom]

Just put 5,300 small pistol primers away. Scored these locally today. Running out of room to store primers....
It’s tempting to sell some of them especially with the lack of matches lately. I haven’t even finished off the 5k rounds of 9mm I loaded over the winter....
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I know others are hurting to get small pistol primers at the moment. Like hens teeth as of late.

Don't forget to stop by the fire station and update your "excessive, bordering on hoarder, primer permit storage thingy" ;-)

 

[mac1911]

What’s the benefit of graphite on lead shot?

keeps oxidizing to a minimum , some claim the lube qualities of graphite help it pass through the loader.
Next time im at the lead pit i will show you what graphite coated shot vs non looks like after a bit of time in storage.

 

[DW357]

Don't forget to stop by the fire station and update your "excessive, bordering on hoarder, primer permit storage thingy" ;-)

Will do...

 

[headednorth]

Don't forget to stop by the fire station and update your "excessive, bordering on hoarder, primer permit storage thingy" ;-)

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

keeps oxidizing to a minimum , some claim the lube qualities of graphite help it pass through the loader.
Next time im at the lead pit i will show you what graphite coated shot vs non looks like after a bit of time in storage.

Ok, sounds like you have knowledge in this space...should I have any concerns using factory turkey loads that are 20 years old? I don’t want to blow myself up to save $16. I have a bunch in storage and was thinking about trying turkey hunting again in the fall after a long hiatus. Thanks.

 

[mac1911]

Ok, sounds like you have knowledge in this space...should I have any concerns using factory turkey loads that are 20 years old? I don’t want to blow myself up to save $16. I have a bunch in storage and was thinking about trying turkey hunting again in the fall after a long hiatus. Thanks.

If you do shoot it and you have a squib or off sounding report just be sure your barrel is clear of any obstruction. Also if you get hangfire/misfire wait a bit before opening your action.
For the most part depends on storage , Shotshells are not as well sealed as brass cased ammo.
That said I have shot shells left over from my Dad that still go bang. Figure at min 40 years old.
If there is no corrosion on the metal and the plastic is not brittle then they "should" be ok.
Although fresh ammo for hunting is a good thing.

 

[SJan]

The past 3 evenings I loaded 3k rounds of 38 supercomp. That includes 500 in new brass that will be set aside for the USPSA area championship. I used nearly 4.5 lbs of powder.

 

[MarkT]

I loaded 800 rds of .45 ACP during my lunch break today and yesterday. Moving on to 9mm tomorrow

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

Bent my first decapping rod in 30 years..as luck would have it I just happened to have purchased a used decapping die from a fellow NESr that arrived Monday. (I’m not sure what made me buy it, really). The reloading gods have smiled on me...

 

[DW357]

The past 3 evenings I loaded 3k rounds of 38 supercomp. That includes 500 in new brass that will be set aside for the USPSA area championship. I used nearly 4.5 lbs of powder.

Nice!
I was waitlisted for the Area 7 championship but just got approved last week. Let’s hope the Rona doesn’t get it canceled...

 

[TrashcanDan]

Got these in.
Might knock 18 out in 255 to try out

 

[magpug]

Stupid????? question. My boy was at Kittery this am and got me a universal primer popper die. Got the 2 buckets to do. Am I better off doing my deprimer and size die.?? Don't plan on loading them for a bit. Thanks... Stash

 

[BarnBuilder]

Loaded 200 300BLK 125GR Speer TNT (pic) also 100 300BLK 150GR (no pic) FMJBT (no pic)

 

[PL-52]

I'm no expert by any means , but I have always de-primed and sized all my 9mm & .45 on a single stage press a long time before I actually reload them. That left the second hole in the turret open for a bullet feeding die.

 

[Eric H]

Picked up a chronograph about two weeks ago and finally had a chance to get to the range.... shortly before it started to rain sideways.

I was able to shoot a string of rounds out of the Canik TP9SFL, using the 9mm load I've been shooting for almost a year now. It was a great feeling confirming that I was meeting PF, especially before my first major match (Area 7) this year. It's right where I want to be, and an accurate enough load as well for me when I do my part.

I'm VERY impressed by the standard deviation, of course it's a relatively small sample.

 

[Mudflap621]

Stupid????? question. My boy was at Kittery this am and got me a universal primer popper die. Got the 2 buckets to do. Am I better off doing my deprimer and size die.?? Don't plan on loading them for a bit. Thanks... Stash

Imo it would depend on what type of brass, is it clean? and what type of press I was using.

 

[magpug]

Thanks, Mr Mudflap and all.Once fired and tumbled. Choice of 3 Lee single. Lee roto, and the big geen monster. The big green is a whole lot easier on the arm.Just wish the handle was larger. Got poly boxes for around 300. Heck of a problem to have Stash

 

[whacko]

Got to the range last night. I loaded up 50 rounds of 357 to try to figure out this problem with squibs and I think I've narrowed it down to the powder. The batch I made before heading to the club was with once fired Remington brass and a new box of Winchester primers. I weighed each charge of 2400 individually on the scale to rule out powder drop issues. Upped the charge to 16.1 grains to make sure Im not dealing with the load just being under charged.

Results were zero squibs but.......every shot had a different report and recoil. Some were nice snappy and 357ish like I'm used to with 2400 and a 125 grain projo. Some were VERY underpowered feeling and quiet. It's gotta be that batch of powder because I went with a different brand of brass......once fired ......new batch of primers.......weighed each charge seperate.......the crimps were all even......bullets didn't spin in the case and pushing them on the table they didn't push in at all.

It's gotta be that batch of powder.

 

[allen-1]

Picked up a chronograph about two weeks ago and finally had a chance to get to the range.... shortly before it started to rain sideways.

I was able to shoot a string of rounds out of the Canik TP9SFL, using the 9mm load I've been shooting for almost a year now. It was a great feeling confirming that I was meeting PF, especially before my first major match (Area 7) this year. It's right where I want to be, and an accurate enough load as well for me when I do my part.

I'm VERY impressed by the standard deviation, of course it's a relatively small sample.
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What chronograph are you using?

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Got to the range last night. I loaded up 50 rounds of 357 to try to figure out this problem with squibs and I think I've narrowed it down to the powder. The batch I made before heading to the club was with once fired Remington brass and a new box of Winchester primers. I weighed each charge of 2400 individually on the scale to rule out powder drop issues. Upped the charge to 16.1 grains to make sure Im not dealing with the load just being under charged.

Results were zero squibs but.......every shot had a different report and recoil. Some were nice snappy and 357ish like I'm used to with 2400 and a 125 grain projo. Some were VERY underpowered feeling and quiet. It's gotta be that batch of powder because I went with a different brand of brass......once fired ......new batch of primers.......weighed each charge seperate.......the crimps were all even......bullets didn't spin in the case and pushing them on the table they didn't push in at all.

It's gotta be that batch of powder.

Pics of your crimp please.

 

[PL-52]

Lots of time on my hands now. So I bought a four ball 12 guage # 4 buckshot mold. I have a ton of wheel weights and am all set to cast. My only question is should I water drop or just drop into a towel for best results?

 

[Eric H]

What chronograph are you using?

I picked up the Caldwell Ballistic Precision Premium kit at Cabela's.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Lots of time on my hands now. So I bought a four ball 12 guage # 4 buckshot mold. I have a ton of wheel weights and am all set to cast. My only question is should I water drop or just drop into a towel for best results?

Harder is better for for buckshot. Less deformation.
So water drop

 

[pastera]

Got to the range last night. I loaded up 50 rounds of 357 to try to figure out this problem with squibs and I think I've narrowed it down to the powder. The batch I made before heading to the club was with once fired Remington brass and a new box of Winchester primers. I weighed each charge of 2400 individually on the scale to rule out powder drop issues. Upped the charge to 16.1 grains to make sure Im not dealing with the load just being under charged.

Results were zero squibs but.......every shot had a different report and recoil. Some were nice snappy and 357ish like I'm used to with 2400 and a 125 grain projo. Some were VERY underpowered feeling and quiet. It's gotta be that batch of powder because I went with a different brand of brass......once fired ......new batch of primers.......weighed each charge seperate.......the crimps were all even......bullets didn't spin in the case and pushing them on the table they didn't push in at all.

It's gotta be that batch of powder.

Do you have any heavier bullets?

Also, you keep referencing bullets not spinning and a good crimp - even without crimping the bullet should be securely held by neck tension. The crimp is a little extra to help and that's it.

 

[whacko]

Do you have any heavier bullets?

Also, you keep referencing bullets not spinning and a good crimp - even without crimping the bullet should be securely held by neck tension. The crimp is a little extra to help and that's it.

I know. It is possible to over crimp which can actually remove the neck tension. I did that once when I was new to reloading. That's why I checked by testing if they spun or pushed in. I was trying to rule that out.