What gun stuff did you do today?

[SAWMAN]

Please don't make me have "new reloader envy" when I come over.
Better have the coffee ready also.
REMEMBER - -> I got powders . . ! . . lots and lots of powders. --- SAWMAN

 

[Bruise]

Reloaded some 9mm's this morning and then went and shot them along with many other rounds.

 

[FLT]

hmmm, I guess my reloading setup in the garage wouldn’t impress anyone. You guys have some nice reloading rooms. I’m envious!

 

[Jevaughn]

I went to the shit show... I mean gun show. Not much ammo, only reloading supplies were ludicrously priced ($125 for 1k SPPs). Super crowded at 10am. Lots of dealers with guns that were priced at or above MSRP. Not many private sellers there looking for trades.

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[Dewayne G]

I load pistol calibers primarly with a Dillon 550 and have a Lyman turret press next to it with 38 spec, 9mm & 45acp sizing dies, 9mm crimp die, universal decapper & mil primer pocket deswager.

 

[War-Buff]

hmmm, I guess my reloading setup in the garage wouldn’t impress anyone. You guys have some nice reloading rooms. I’m envious!

Mine is in the garage, too. It isn't pretty but it's functional.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I've got one but am still learning how not to destroy cases. Lee loadmaster, very involved. Should have gotten a simpler turret press.

 

[War-Buff]

Here is my reloading area, which is just a makeshift enclosure in the garage. Most of my brass & bullets are stored in another area. It's a bit full with 4 presses set up, but since I'm the only one using it, it works out fine. Work bench extends out of sight on the left side of the photo. Portable A/C and heat make it bearable year 'round.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I've got one but am still learning how not to destroy cases. Lee loadmaster, very involved. Should have gotten a simpler turret press.

Note, when you have it set "right" and loaded with shells,primers,bullets, powder ya pull the handle 5 times and a bullet falls out. After that every pull a loaded bullet falls out. Ive successfully made .45 colts on it so far about + 200 and shor em all quicker than I made em, lol. Its a real work of art. BUT ITS FINIKEY.

 

[War-Buff]

Note, when you have it set "right" and loaded with shells,primers,bullets, powder ya pull the handle 5 times and a bullet falls out. After that every pull a loaded bullet falls out. Ive successfully made .45 colts on it so far about + 200 and shor em all quicker than I made em, lol. Its a real work of art. BUT ITS FINIKEY.

I've never used the Loadmaster, but I used 2 Lee Pro 1000 Progressives (the presses that people love to hate) for about 30 years....loaded a LOT of ammo during those years. I still have one on the bench, and I donated the other to a friend.

 

[stage20]

How long does it take to reload a box of 50?just to get an idea.

 

[War-Buff]

How long does it take to reload a box of 50?just to get an idea.

I've never really timed it or been in a hurry, but most progressive presses are capable of producing "several" hundred rounds per hour, so if it's already set up and adjusted for the desired caliber, 50 rounds should only take a few minutes. Of course a single stage would take considerably longer than a progressive.

 

[wildrider666]

For the uninitiated, Production time is more involved than just pulling the lever at the Press Single Stage or Progressive. There's case prep time (*) before you pull the handle: clean/tumble cases, clean primer pocket, inspect (in/out/pocket), measure/trim length, camfer case mouth/deburr, some folks hand prime off Press, case lube for non carbide dies. During Press work there's inspection (dies tight, production step in spec, add components). After Press work there's lube removal, final inspection and primer/bullet sealant application if desired.

(*) All Steps may not be required, depending on the batch of cases your reloading.

There was a time where reloading was either to tailor cartridges to you needs or a matter of your time vs cost savings. Ammo availability "was" only a concern for hard to find, wildcat or obsolete cartridges and Preppers. With the current craziness, availability has become a higher concern. Demand for factory ammo drives up factory production rates which can impact some reloading component availability.

 

[Telum Pisces]

For the uninitiated, Production time is more involved than just pulling the lever at the Press Single Stage or Progressive. There's case prep time (*) before you pull the handle: clean/tumble cases, clean primer pocket, inspect (in/out/pocket), measure/trim length, camfer case mouth/deburr, some folks hand prime off Press, case lube for non carbide dies. During Press work there's inspection (dies tight, production step in spec, add components). After Press work there's lube removal, final inspection and primer/bullet sealant application if desired.

(*) All Steps may not be required, depending on the batch of cases your reloading.

There was a time where reloading was either to tailor cartridges to you needs or a matter of your time vs cost savings. Ammo availability "was" only a concern for hard to find, wildcat or obsolete cartridges and Preppers. With the current craziness, availability has become a higher concern. Demand for factory ammo drives up factory production rates which can impact some reloading component availability.

Yep, reloading is a process over several days or weeks. To take dirty once fired brass to a finished product depending on the caliber and whether case prep is needed and how much case prep is needed, I simply look at the reloading bench and do a step here or there getting most things ready to load. Then one day, I'll say I will load some up and put them away for later use.

I just have a single stage press. To crank out large quantities of pistol or say .223 rounds it's a labor of love!

 

[SAWMAN]

Prepped some 6.5C brass today. Mine is the small rifle edition from Starline so I used my CCI450 primers.
All the brass came very close to the Indicated 1.920" so did not have to trim.
This pic of the 6.5PRC next to the 6.5Creedmoor is why the PR

C will give you another 200-250fps,even with the heavier bullets.
And this gun is my 6.5C after installing the scope. ---- SAWMAN

 

[kidsoncoffee]

Prepped some 6.5C brass today. Mine is the small rifle edition from Starline so I used my CCI450 primers.
All the brass came very close to the Indicated 1.920" so did not have to trim.
This pic of the 6.5PRC next to the 6.5Creedmoor is why the PR View attachment 90311 View attachment 90312 C will give you another 200-250fps,even with the heavier bullets.
And this gun is my 6.5C after installing the scope. ---- SAWMAN

Nice glass! I just did about 500 cases of 300 blackout and EVERY single one fell into spec so I didn't have to trim a single one. It was kinda nice.

 

[stage20]

Traded ammo for a pistol and traded pistol for AR. It was a good day.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Did a trade deal from 1,200 miles away. Did I mention I have the best bride ever? BCA side charger! 5.56 / 1:8. Got some ideas for a cool project when I get home. Bushmaster micro pistol maybe? Still got a month to think about it and order parts.

 

[stage20]

Looks like long to be a micro build? Cool stuff either way.....

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Looks like long to be a micro build? Cool stuff either way.....

Have to get a different shorter barrel and bolt. 450 bushmaster. 7.5 or 10.5. Power might be on par with 454 cas.? Have to do a bunch of reading. Something fun to keep me entertained while stuck on the boat for another month.