Not too much. First thing I’m going to do is order a suppressor. Second is buy a free state EDC pistol
Stamp collecting is on the list as soon as we get settled down there
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What did you do in the reloading room recently?
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Stamp collecting is on the list as soon as we get settled down there
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NHCraigT
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As of now in-stock:
(this is the mold only, you will need a handle if you don't already have one)
www.midwayusa.com
(this is the mold only, you will need a handle if you don't already have one)
Lee 6 Cavity Bullet Mold TL452-230-2R 45 ACP, 45 Auto Rim, 45 Colt
Designed for volume production, the Lee 6-Cavity Bullet Mold blocks are machined from commercial quality aluminum and feature steel bushing and...
www.midwayusa.com
GONE.As of now in-stock:
(this is the mold only, you will need a handle if you don't already have one)
Lee 6 Cavity Bullet Mold TL452-230-2R 45 ACP, 45 Auto Rim, 45 Colt
Designed for volume production, the Lee 6-Cavity Bullet Mold blocks are machined from commercial quality aluminum and feature steel bushing and...
Anything actually wrong with reaming crimped primer pockets?
I'm sitting here with 2k cases and a drill with a countersink chucked about to blast them all.
I'm sitting here with 2k cases and a drill with a countersink chucked about to blast them all.
slap shot
NES Member
i'm a reamer...from way back. I use the RCBS
Some don't care for it but i find it faster and no issues with primers fitting well,
pastera
NES Member
Post up the OD of your powder hopper and desired note dimensions
Its a Dillon. I can get you specifics later. You good with 3d modelers?
Mudflap621
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Pumped out 100 rounds of 223 for the tikka. After spending some hours loading 6.5 on the MEC I finally was able to get back on Dillon and it was nice
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pastera
NES Member
I do that. It's fine. Just make sure you're not taking off too much. I think I'm using a 60 degree bit.
Not at all, just try to be consistent with your timing/depth. Do a few and prime them and see what you end up with as a finished product then adjust your procedure from there.
Very cool, I will check out your stuff.
Thanks for the help with the primer pocket reaming. I ended up doing a handful and they primed well, so I did another 250 in my soon to be .300BLK brass.
Hoping that my jig and case trimmer come in soon.
Still need to buy an upper, but want to have everything I need to start right away on load development. Looking like I should be at 15 cents per round on these. Thinking about just going with a 7.5" barrel, so it'll just be for range fun and perhaps a close range coyote gun.
Hoping that my jig and case trimmer come in soon.
Still need to buy an upper, but want to have everything I need to start right away on load development. Looking like I should be at 15 cents per round on these. Thinking about just going with a 7.5" barrel, so it'll just be for range fun and perhaps a close range coyote gun.
pastera
NES Member
A quick OpenScad scriptVery cool, I will check out your stuff.
Code:
Hopper_Diam = 2.0; // Diameter of Poweder Hopper (inches)
Clamp_Height = 1.5; // Height of clamp (inches)
Note_Height = 5.0; // Height of note paper (inches)
Note_Width = 3.0; // Width of Note Paper (inches)
Note_Slot = 0.0625; // Thickness of slot (inches)
/* [Hidden] */
inch = 25.4 + 0;
clamp_thickness = 3; // mm
note_thickness = 3; // mm
$fn=72;
module clamp() {
difference(){
cylinder(h = Clamp_Height *inch,r = Hopper_Diam * inch +clamp_thickness * 2);
translate([0,0,-.1]) {
cylinder(h = Clamp_Height*inch+.2, r = Hopper_Diam * inch-.05 );
translate([Hopper_Diam * inch *.9,-Hopper_Diam/4 * inch,0]) cube([clamp_thickness *4,(Hopper_Diam/2) * inch, Clamp_Height *inch + .2]);
}
}
}
module note() {
difference() {
cube([note_thickness * 2 + Note_Slot * inch, Note_Width *inch + 2 * note_thickness, Note_Height * inch + note_thickness]);
translate([note_thickness,note_thickness,note_thickness-2]) cube([ Note_Slot * inch,Note_Width *inch, Note_Height * inch + 3 + note_thickness]);
translate([-note_thickness,2*note_thickness,3*note_thickness]) cube([ note_thickness *2,Note_Width *inch -note_thickness*2, Note_Height * inch - note_thickness + 1]);
}
}
clamp();
translate([-((Hopper_Diam+ Note_Slot) * inch + clamp_thickness + note_thickness *2),-(Note_Width *inch + 2 * note_thickness)/2,0])
note();
Loaded the last of my clean 357 mag brass with 2400 and Zero 158 gr JSPs.
I finished printing these to organize my open primers:
Not sure if you guys are more impressed by the primers or the boxes for organization...
I've got plenty of primers, I like the dispensers
They can be printed in a couple sizes for CCI, Winchester, etc. Don’t have one for the giant Federal primer boxes though. They take awhile to print but if you wanted, I could do a couple at cost depending where you are. Shipping likely cost more than the filament.
Cool thanks! I use mainly Win and CCI. I think I have one of those giant Federal boxes that's half full.
hv55maxx
NES Member
Test loads for my new Noe mold ready to roll. Noe model # 360-152-SWC-V5 4 cavity gas check. 38 special up first. Hi-tek coat and Hornady gas checks put them around 153-154gr.
38ExtraSpecial
NES Member
Looking good. Looks a little thick on the coating. I would try a little less coating and don’t shake as long.
How did they do on the wipe and smash test?
Are gas checks needed? I was under the impression that the coating was tough enough to go without them. I have been pushing my pistol loads around FMJ velocities with high tek coated projectiles, and haven't had issues yet.
pastera
NES Member
Is this the one you are using?
Primer Dispenser Box for Remington by jd94
Adjusted depth to work with remington small pistol primers (No. 5 &1/2). Inside dimensions are just shy of 50mm x 70mm so it may work with others.
www.thingiverse.com
If so then they are about $2 each if you account for power in the cost.
Is this the one you are using?
Primer Dispenser Box for Remington by jd94
Adjusted depth to work with remington small pistol primers (No. 5 &1/2). Inside dimensions are just shy of 50mm x 70mm so it may work with others.
If so then they are about $2 each if you account for power in the cost.
Pretty sure I use the model that is remixed FROM. Also, idk how long it takes you to print them? Go ahead and print a bunch for people. It takes me 12 hours to print one so doing a bunch is a favor in time babysitting the printer not so much material cost as I typically have a 70-80 hour work week.
pastera
NES Member
CURA is telling me just under 2 days for 7 - I don't babysit the printer much anymore (sometimes this results in a rather large mess to clean up)
But you are right about it being a favor - even at $10/each it wouldn't be worth the money.
I have several unpublished designs for cycling that I could commercialize but don't because it's not worth the hassle and cyclists are not afraid to spend money (unlike a lot of reloaders)
38ExtraSpecial
NES Member
Not needed really. I guess it helps when trying to push some higher velocities with rifle cartridges.
