BMT Mooner

kmk1012 · Mar 11, 2020

Just had one of these delivered and so far have been extremely impressed. I was able to load and unload five moon clips in less time than I would be able to only load one the manual way. It's a little expensive $100 shipped but worth every penny after loading the clips the old way. It looks to be very durable and will last a long time. Now, I just need more moon clips and a storage container, oh, and more ammo too!

BMT Equipped, Inc.

P7M13 · Mar 16, 2020

I read the title as "BBW Moaner"

Danged dyslexia.

kmk1012 · Mar 20, 2020

I took it to the range the other day and used it. I'm willing to bet I could unload and reload faster than just loading a magazine! As far as reloads, it's a push between swapping out a mag or moon clip, unless your name is Jerry

justonemorear · Mar 20, 2020

I prefer the Moon Clip tool, a little slower but less $$ and built solid (metal)
Have mandrels for several guns.

CCW Moon Clip Loading/ Unloading Tool, 45ACP (19489): Firearms Accessories: Magazines, Speedloaders & Moon Clips

www.dillonprecision.com

41mag · Mar 20, 2020

kmk1012 said:
just need more moon clips and a storage container, oh, and more ammo too!

don't forget an extra revolver as this serious upgrade device makes me able to load about as fast as I can shoot 'em

41mag · Mar 20, 2020

justonemorear said:
Moon Clip tool

I've just about worn my original version of this otherwise fine device out. I had multiple mandrels as well. The newer 2-hole deloading feature is welcome.

Additional comment: my old mooner predates the era of 'choice of moon clip dimensional size' for different brass mfgs. While not such a big issue with the 6-hole, it's something to be considered with the 8-hole. Every little wiggle is magnified at insertion into the cylinder.
My original lot of 8-hole clips is verging on 'sloppy' and require more time/care. Next new brass Order will coordinate with the now-available new-clip measurement. Considerably more expensive now days, running $3+ apiece. I think I got a lot of 50 about 10-12 years ago, for under $1 apiece. And RIMZ is a good choice as well for 6 holers, without needed a loading tool.

The loading 8-shot moon clips is seriously easier on the BMT.
I still load the 6-hole moon clips on the Mooner style.

justonemorear · Mar 20, 2020

41mag
I made my own mandrels from nylon using the drill press ( wish I had a lathe)
I only load 5 and 6 shot 625 Smith, Governor and a 460 milled by TK Customs to run moonclipped 45acp ( like shooting a capgun)