What did you reload today?

[fstdraw]

misterarman, how many in a minute can you really do? With my set up I can 15 or so a minute.

 

[misterarman]

misterarman, how many in a minute can you really do? With my set up I can 15 or so a minute.

It's almost impossible to say for ne anyway.
I'm running everything through it so some don't need any and some need alot so it varies.
I don't keep track of time and I now enjoy it so it could last forever and I would be good with it.
Most efficient trimming system I have ever used.
Then I let the steel pins chamfer and deburr.

 

[fstdraw]

That doesn't tell me much, but I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. I think I have the best way of doing it because I think 15 to 20, depending on how fast my hands move, it's pretty good for trimming 223-4762 Russian.

 

[misterarman]

That doesn't tell me much, but I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. I think I have the best way of doing it because I think 15 to 20, depending on how fast my hands move, it's pretty good for trimming 223-4762 Russian.

I have never timed it so I really can't say. I used to watch the clock constantly because it got old really fast with any of my old trimming systems. It does make quick work of ot though. 2 five gallon buckets of 223 are disappearing in what seems like no time at all.
Not to mention it's easier on my hands not holding the case while it's trimming.
I enjoy it now. I also don't like to go too fast because I enjoy it so the faster I go the less enjoyment I get. May sound kind of crazy using an efficient machine like a 650/750 or even the 550s. I also enjoy the rhythmic functioning of said presses.

 

[misterarman]

I have never timed it so I really can't say. I used to watch the clock constantly because it got old really fast with any of my old trimming systems. It does make quick work of ot though. 2 five gallon buckets of 223 are disappearing in what seems like no time at all.
Not to mention it's easier on my hands not holding the case while it's trimming.
I enjoy it now. I also don't like to go too fast because I enjoy it so the faster I go the less enjoyment I get. May sound kind of crazy using an efficient machine like a 650/750 or even the 550s. I also enjoy the rhythmic functioning of said presses.

I start pulling the handle and time does not exist.

 

[Helocat]

I start pulling the handle and time does not exist.

Agreed. I reload mainly now these days since I enjoy it. Ok and I can still load a box of 50 9mm, for $4.50, that's a nice reward but not the main reason now.

I am also with you on the Dillon case trimmer. I run a D1500 mainly for making 300BLK and it just runs. Trimming 5.56 and .308 are a breeze. I will neck form after trimming/forming the 300BLK to help round the burr. I run the press about 1200 per hr for them, just spits out great brass.

 

[TNThomas]

Fist time priming. 100ct Ruger 480 brass. Joining my local range on Tuesday.

 

[ageingstudent]

I loaded a two gang mold many, many, many times

 

[Papercidal]

I loaded a two gang mold many, many, many times


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Nice pile of bullets

 

[Caveman Jim]

You should see his finished product, he's a craftsman for sure!!!

 

[washagonian]

Yesterday:

250 x 45 ACP plinking loads (230g copper plated RN, 4.8g Winchester 244). Need to to feed the 1911's.



500 x 32 ACP plinking loads (71g copper plated RN, 2.1g TiteGroup)



First time loading 32 ACP. Wow! Talk about tedious. Switched to a turret press as it seems that PRECISE projectile placement on case mouth is KEY to correct bullet seating.

Not sure I'm gonna be doing a lot of 32 ACP loads in the future.

BUT - I do love shooting them out of my Beretta 84 with a Browning BDA 7.65mm barrel. Tons of fun.

 

[oremike]

This week looks to be a week of short runs, in no particular order 32-20, 38-40, 44-40, 45 Colt and 44 Mag. I also ordered some powder this morning and it shipped right away so that's good. Now if they'd cut loose with another batch of primers life would be golden.

 

[2ndtimer]

You should see his finished product, he's a craftsman for sure!!!

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What is he, the armorer for the Seahawks?

 

[Caveman Jim]

What is he, the armorer for the Seahawks?

Very well could be, I don't even know if he even watches football, I don't. Lol

 

[fstdraw]

272 7.62x39 brass boxer primed cases, 25.5 AA1680 under a .310 123 gr. bullet, FMJ. 2.187 OACL, light Lee FCD crimp. Then I tumble them for 30 minutes in corn cob for a beautiful finish. All done using a RCBS Jr. single stage press.

 

[gmerkt]

Over the course of a few days this past week, 400 rounds of 9mm P. I still had hundreds already loaded. But for some time, I've had these 8 x 50 count plastic boxes of primed, new brass. Midway headstamp, from when they were having their own made. Appear to actually be made by WW. I got these in a lot purchase, I think they were bought in the late 1980's. Finally, I decided to use them up. Also, I had a random box of Berry plated 124 gr. RN bullets that a pal gave me. Loaded these all single stage, but as primed new brass it's pretty easy stuff. I used to have Dillion equipment, but it's gone now. I don't shoot pistol all that much.

 

[gmerkt]

Loaded these all single stage, but as primed new brass it's pretty easy stuff.

Quoting my own post. I wanted to add something. I'm not a fan of Lyman equipment. I think they are behind the times in most of their product offerings. BUT: There is one thing of theirs that I like a lot. That's the M die for expanding the case mouth. If any pistol cartridge is going to give you issues with case bulge from bullet seating, it's 9mm P. I think this is because the cartridge has more taper than most. Using the Lyman M die to flare the case mouth eliminates this. I don't use the flare die that comes with typical 9mm P die sets, I sub the M die.

 

[misterarman]

Quoting my own post. I wanted to add something. I'm not a fan of Lyman equipment. I think they are behind the times in most of their product offerings. BUT: There is one thing of theirs that I like a lot. That's the M die for expanding the case mouth. If any pistol cartridge is going to give you issues with case bulge from bullet seating, it's 9mm P. I think this is because the cartridge has more taper than most. Using the Lyman M die to flare the case mouth eliminates this. I don't use the flare die that comes with typical 9mm P die sets, I sub the M die.

Not a fan of Lyman either. Especially don't like their customer service. They were going to charge me $9.95 to send me a 79 cent clip. They were going to right before I told them to shove it and sold the press for less because it was going to cost that person money to get the clip. Couldn't believe it.

 

[gmerkt]

Especially don't like their customer service.

Good example. Look at all the good will that RCBS gets from treating customers well.

 

[misterarman]

Good example. Look at all the good will that RCBS gets from treating customers well.

And Dillon Precision.