What did you do in the reloading room today?

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03-20-2014, 10:21
Jamnanc

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This will fix it. Another $40 invested into reloading. Sigh.
03-21-2014, 14:14
trlcavscout

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Originally Posted by Jamnanc

This will fix it. Another $40 invested into reloading. Sigh.

does it work good?
03-21-2014, 14:22
trlcavscout

I loaded up 6 different 44 loads, my first time reloading for a revolver. It went good once I figured out how to guess on bullet seating. Before today I had never roll crimped or loaded lead, now I can cross them off my bucket list [Beer]. Now I need to get to Pawnee tomorrow and make sure everything is good on my size/crimp and that my hot 258gr loads don't cause a nuclear implosion in Thailand or something.

i also spent some time picking out casting equipment but I haven't ordered it yet. I need to find some cast iron ingot molds so I can at least melt down what lead I have so far on the propane setup. Still trying to figure out the best way to mix the different stuff for a more consistent product.
03-21-2014, 14:34
brutal

Shot my first .308 reloads yesterday. Crappy M80 pulls, mixed bag with a buncha different lots. They all shot better than the PCI blaster ammo I paid good money for and that stuff ain't cycling with my can attached.
03-21-2014, 15:08
Jamnanc

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Originally Posted by trlcavscout

does it work good?

The first two were a learning curve, but after that it was super easy w almost no noticeable pull marks. Probably took 10 minutes to pull those fifty. My buddy picked up those weights by the way. I have a plan, you make me buckshot, I supply lead.
03-21-2014, 15:40
bobbyfairbanks

I set up my new .308 tool head on the 1050! No more slow processing or .308 or .223!!!!
03-21-2014, 15:51
Great-Kazoo

Cleaned and lubed the 1050.
03-21-2014, 16:28
mackbamf

With the new baby I haven't taken the time to do any reloading since last fall. I had some time off today and loaded up 200 rounds of .223. It just felt good to get down there and sit at the press for a bit.. [Beer]
03-21-2014, 16:33
trlcavscout

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Originally Posted by Jamnanc

The first two were a learning curve, but after that it was super easy w almost no noticeable pull marks. Probably took 10 minutes to pull those fifty. My buddy picked up those weights by the way. I have a plan, you make me buckshot, I supply lead.

Sounds good to me! I loaded some of the 200gr Meister bullets today, they load nice compared to my 258gr LSWC's I got a while back.
03-21-2014, 16:37
brutal

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Originally Posted by trlcavscout

Sounds good to me! I loaded some of the 200gr Meister bullets today, they load nice compared to my 258gr LSWC's I got a while back.

I have that puller and a couple different caliber collets. Works great once you dial it in and figure out the use so it doesn't leave any marks.