What did you do in the reloading room recently?

[Mudflap621]

Yeah - got tired of "find the spring"
Was going to cut one out of aluminum so I sent it to the printer to double check dimensions. Tried it and the printed version is plenty strong enough.

Mine usually end up stuck in ceiling

 

[Mudflap621]

Had these ibejiheads for a while. Ordered them in .357 diameter to compare to my other cast loads in the PM9. Very pleased they seemed very consistent and coating seems pretty tough but we’ll see how they choot.

 

[Leezway]

Had these ibejiheads for a while. Ordered them in .357 diameter to compare to my other cast loads in the PM9. Very pleased they seemed very consistent and coating seems pretty tough but we’ll see how they choot.

I use quite a bit of these I like them a lot! They “choot” very well. You’ll like them. You can’t beat the price too.

 

[northny]

The 1,000yd question is always worthy of its own thread, but you should look at what people are using at competitions. 6.5 Norma is a popular choice in the bullet weight category you're looking at now.

Personally I'd pick .308Win if you're married to short action because of how common it is. Brass and bullets will be way easier to find. It gives probably one of the widest bullet weight ranges from 110gr to 220gr.

To keep this on thread, I did load up 200 rounds of 6.5 Creedmore to have enough to practice and get me through the first PRS match this season.

I started my long distance shooting with a 308 Win. 700 yards and under I get the same hits with either cartridge. Past 800 I found it easier to have hits with the 6.5 CM, and past 900 it was WAY easier. At 1000 yards the 6.5 CM has (IIRC) over 8 ft less drop (and Im shooting 147g in the 6.5) that I had with the .308

Yes the 6.5 CM was passed by the 6.0 CM which was passed by a number of 6mm other cartridges by the top competitors. But it is a good caliber for me. The last PRS match I shot, in my squad there were two 6.5 CM, one 6 CM, one 243, one .308 and one .223, and 6mm something, and I don't know what else.

 

[76Too]

Just a PSA, that company that ships blemished projectiles behind the iron curtain with the initials SPS has some useful options for .223 and 30 (220gr for 300blk) tonight. Website took forEVER to load, but my full order went through.

 

[bigblue]

Dillon shipped the rest on my order today, save the RF-100. I also setup my new 223 dies and placed the .45 & 6.5C dies in the toolheads.

Still need primers...

 

[76Too]

Love my RF-100...most ridiculous reloading purchase I ever made, but I just like watching it run. It’s like one of those gum ball machines with all the mazes and ramps, except your treat is not having to load a primer tube manually.

 

[bigblue]

I got super frustrated removing the crimps from NATO brass last week and so I decided to throw money at the problem.

This arrived today and I have to say, it is a game changer with the right bits. Specifically, the RCBS crimp remover die.

 

[slap shot]

I got super frustrated removing the crimps from NATO brass last week and so I decided to throw money at the problem.

This arrived today and I have to say, it is a game changer with the right bits. Specifically, the RCBS crimp remover die.

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i have that machine but am still swaging primer pockets using the die with my rockchucker. is this a vast improvement?

 

[bigblue]

i have that machine but am still swaging primer pockets using the die with my rockchucker. is this a vast improvement?

VAST. 1-3 seconds per cartridge and toss it in the done pile. See if I can get macro shots before & after tonight.

 

[slap shot]

VAST. 1-3 seconds per cartridge and toss it in the done pile. See if I can get macro shots before & after tonight.

Watching a video on it now, did not know this existed. Need now! I have 2 huge bags of 223 to process.

wondering if anyplace local carries this, i wanna get to work tomorrow lol

 

[bigblue]

I spent some late night Googling and found a random comment about the RCBS die, then spent another hour trying to find one... so much better for removing crimps than any other the 20 or so other bits I have.

 

[slap shot]

I spent some late night Googling and found a random comment about the RCBS die, then spent another hour trying to find one... so much better for removing crimps than any other the 20 or so other bits I have.

Agreed, that swaging die using the press is an effing workout...

where did you find it? not having much luck

 

[bigblue]

Midway, looks like I may have the last one. sorry

Here: RCBS Trim Mate Military Crimp Removers-2 Up to $1.56 Off — 2 models

5-8 weeks... ugh

eBay has it. RCBS 90386 Military Crimp Remover Small Caliber Cases Black | eBay

Last one, hurry.

 

[bigblue]

Good stuff. If in doubt, there is way more reloading stuff on eBay than you'd expect.

 

[Mudflap621]

I got super frustrated removing the crimps from NATO brass last week and so I decided to throw money at the problem.

This arrived today and I have to say, it is a game changer with the right bits. Specifically, the RCBS crimp remover die.

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I’ve been contemplating one of their prep stations. I was cheap they had the one w/o trimmer for like 85 on Amazon about a month ago.

 

[Mudflap621]

Also look at the Dillon super swage it’s pretty sweet. I don’t like the idea of shaving brass personally. I’ve had mine for a while but just did first batch cpl weeks ago and it’s pretty fast.

 

[bigblue]

Also look at the Dillon super swage it’s pretty sweet. I don’t like the idea of shaving brass personally. I’ve had mine for a while but just did first batch cpl weeks ago and it’s pretty fast.

I did not encounter the Dillon Super Swage in my research, always good to have another option. Personally, I don't mind removing a tiny amount of brass from the lip of the primer pocket. I've never encountered failures there and its only done once.

 

[slap shot]

Good stuff. If in doubt, there is way more reloading stuff on eBay than you'd expect.

turns out they only had the large one so i'm checking that ebay link

ordered the ebay one, not in stock anywhere else it seems...

 

[slap shot]

Also look at the Dillon super swage it’s pretty sweet. I don’t like the idea of shaving brass personally. I’ve had mine for a while but just did first batch cpl weeks ago and it’s pretty fast.

i used to remove the crimp on my mill using a small bit but i didn't like the variability, this seems better as it has the backstop and should be idiot proof lol

 

[slap shot]

VAST. 1-3 seconds per cartridge and toss it in the done pile. See if I can get macro shots before & after tonight.

I was channeling George lol

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[BarnBuilder]

I use the Hornady primer pocket swage tool for both 5.56 and 308 I added a clear poly tube so all the cases go into a 5 gallon bucket
Works pretty quick. I also have a lyman case trim express for trimming

 

[DW357]

I just chuck the primer pocket reamer head from my Lyman case prep tool, into my cordless drill and remove the crimp that way. Only take a few seconds. But I'm not reloading a ton of .223 at the moment so it works for me. I do have a big bin of brass that needs to be processed at some point but I'm still burning through the 20 cpr walmart 223/5.56

 

[Mudflap621]

i used to remove the crimp on my mill using a small bit but i didn't like the variability, this seems better as it has the backstop and should be idiot proof lol

This was my first time removing crimp but it was pretty simple to setup. I slowly adjusted the swage rod out checking primer pocket with a ballistic tool go gauge.

 

[xtry51]

82deg countersink bit single flute. In a drill or other. I use one in a small bench top lathe.

I gave up on all the swagers. They all caused too many lost primers later.

 

[moojpg2]

I picked up an RCBS chargemaster lite, tried it out tonight, man it certainly steps up my single stage game. Would highly recommend to anyone still just using a bench mounted powder measure and a scale for single stage loading.

 

[cjrubes]

I picked up an RCBS chargemaster lite, tried it out tonight, man it certainly steps up my single stage game. Would highly recommend to anyone still just using a bench mounted powder measure and a scale for single stage loading.

I've had one for a while and it's served me very well....no complaints here.

 

[moojpg2]

I wish I got it a long time ago. I couldn't justify the expense when ammo was cheap and I wasn't reloading as much, but now its a no brainer. It's just too easy, push button, charge case, push button, charge case. Life is good.

 

[cjrubes]

It definitely makes life easier when loading for rifles

 

[Mike 53]

Watching a video on it now, did not know this existed. Need now! I have 2 huge bags of 223 to process.

wondering if anyplace local carries this, i wanna get to work tomorrow lol

Maybe try SO?