my order has shipped!
well, not exactly, there's a tracking # though, and it was awaiting pickup by USPS this afternoon. with any luck i'll have it early-mid next week.
Re: redoing my reloading bench
127When you're focused on getting something done, and something that will contribute to success ships, well, that rocks.
You're not just going to do what I would, which is close the door on the old shop and forget about it, hoping elves would visit and organize it--are you?
CDFingers
You're not just going to do what I would, which is close the door on the old shop and forget about it, hoping elves would visit and organize it--are you?
CDFingers
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like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
like a one-eyed Cheshire, like a diamond-eyed Jack
Re: redoing my reloading bench
128if i did that, i'd have to build another shop.CDFingers wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 8:01 am You're not just going to do what I would, which is close the door on the old shop and forget about it, hoping elves would visit and organize it--are you?
i went to the dollar store and bought some little plastic storage boxes and sorted 90% of the "junk" into them and lo and behold, there's a workbench under there! need to get 2 or 3 more boxes today.
i'm also hoping to get some .45acp done today. tomorrow an LGC member is planning to come up to learn how to reload pistol cartridges. i want to be sure that it all works before he arrives.
i can't shoot it right now, so i figure i'll build the stockpile.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: redoing my reloading bench
129There is no known overdose for stored ammo.
CDFingers
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Re: redoing my reloading bench
130i've said it before and i'll say it again:
"you cannot have too much .45acp".
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Re: redoing my reloading bench
132i'll go check in a while, but i think it's 230 grn fmj over 4.2 grn of clays.
correction: 4.5 grains.
got a good look at the packaging. back in the day, 1000 double-swaged fmj ranier bullets cost (coincidence?) $45.
and primers. 100 for $2.59
that should give a feel for how long i've had this stuff.
correction: 4.5 grains.
got a good look at the packaging. back in the day, 1000 double-swaged fmj ranier bullets cost (coincidence?) $45.
and primers. 100 for $2.59
that should give a feel for how long i've had this stuff.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: redoing my reloading bench
133loaded up some .45acp just to be sure everything still works, had a couple of malfs, misaligned bullets in the seating process, will have to tear down and discard those. i think i'm not belling the mouth enough in the charging step, likely need to adjust the charging die. also had problems with crooked primers not seating. i don't remember it being this tricky.
still, i have 4 more cartridges than i had. feels good.i'm retired. what's your excuse?
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134Hey, that's more than half a magazine in your 1911!lurker wrote:loaded up some .45acp just to be sure everything still works, had a couple of malfs, misaligned bullets in the seating process, will have to tear down and discard those. i think i'm not belling the mouth enough in the charging step, likely need to adjust the charging die. also had problems with crooked primers not seating. i don't remember it being this tricky.still, i have 4 more cartridges than i had. feels good.
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135nope, sorry, i use 8 rounders, so exactly half.kronkmusic wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 6:32 pmHey, that's more than half a magazine in your 1911!lurker wrote: still, i have 4 more cartridges than i had. feels good.
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136Well excuuuuse me! Big man coming through with the 'stendos!lurker wrote:nope, sorry, i use 8 rounders, so exactly half.kronkmusic wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 6:32 pmHey, that's more than half a magazine in your 1911!lurker wrote: still, i have 4 more cartridges than i had. feels good.
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137negative. chip mcCormick shooting stars. very very reliable, too.kronkmusic wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 8:40 pmWell excuuuuse me! Big man coming through with the 'stendos!lurker wrote:nope, sorry, i use 8 rounders, so exactly half.kronkmusic wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 6:32 pmHey, that's more than half a magazine in your 1911!lurker wrote: still, i have 4 more cartridges than i had. feels good.
https://magcommander.com/chip-mccormick ... -magazine/
if i wanted extended mags i'd go to the 10s.
oh, yeah, powder dispenser and 7.62 nato dies due monday!
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Re: redoing my reloading bench
138I went to the hodgdons reload tables and they suggest that maximum for a 230gr bullet is 4.0 grs of clays. What data are you using?lurker wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 11:07 am i'll go check in a while, but i think it's 230 grn fmj over 4.2 grn of clays.
correction: 4.5 grains.
got a good look at the packaging. back in the day, 1000 double-swaged fmj ranier bullets cost (coincidence?) $45.
and primers. 100 for $2.59
that should give a feel for how long i've had this stuff.
Re: redoing my reloading bench
139i don't know.
ordinarily i would say my decades-old 4th ed hornady's manual, but i just checked and it doesn't list clays for .45acp at all. but 20 yrs ago i clearly marked the powder measure at 4.5, and i've loaded and shot hundreds of them at 4.5. i'll look into it, thanks!
ordinarily i would say my decades-old 4th ed hornady's manual, but i just checked and it doesn't list clays for .45acp at all. but 20 yrs ago i clearly marked the powder measure at 4.5, and i've loaded and shot hundreds of them at 4.5. i'll look into it, thanks!
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141reloading demo seems to have been a success. NC member came and we spent a couple of hours pulling the crank. i started by demonstrating a couple of failure modes (where's that primer pocket reamer?) got the case mouth expander adjusted and after a couple of successes i handed it over to my guest, who proceeded to happily load about 30 cartridges, w/me explaining and answering questions as we went. after a while i sent him home, lest i be accused of using forced/slave labor to manufacture munitions.
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142Primer pocket reamer? I'm always jealous of the right tool for the right job. Beats my finishing nail. Neat, though, showing things to a new reloader.
CDFingers
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Re: redoing my reloading bench
143yes, it was very worthwhile and i've extended the offer to the rest of the NC chapter.
what the heck, even if you're our newest member from alaska but you're going to be in the neighborhood, let me know and i'll give you the barest minimum of training and put you to work making me ammo. we'll call it a "reloading workshop"
i'm still trying to figure out how i've got an unverified, not-recommended loading formula taped onto my 45acp powder measure. the paper and tape are yellowed from age so it's likely been on there for 15 or 20 years. but the writing is still clear as day. i can't find any mention of clays for 45acp in my manual, in fact i cant find any of the 4 powders i own listed for 45acp. maybe conflated with one of the other cartridges i load? nope not 30-40. not .223 or 30-06 either. i have no idea.
what the heck, even if you're our newest member from alaska but you're going to be in the neighborhood, let me know and i'll give you the barest minimum of training and put you to work making me ammo. we'll call it a "reloading workshop"
i'm still trying to figure out how i've got an unverified, not-recommended loading formula taped onto my 45acp powder measure. the paper and tape are yellowed from age so it's likely been on there for 15 or 20 years. but the writing is still clear as day. i can't find any mention of clays for 45acp in my manual, in fact i cant find any of the 4 powders i own listed for 45acp. maybe conflated with one of the other cartridges i load? nope not 30-40. not .223 or 30-06 either. i have no idea.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
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144one of my favorite people stopped by and left me this. i offered him a hug but he graciously declined.
more later.
more later.
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i'm retired. what's your excuse?
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145yes, those are my toes at the bottom.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: redoing my reloading bench
146Le kit de fun.
CDFingers
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Re: redoing my reloading bench
147 more ammo, less tedium, less chance of fumbling, what's not to like?i'll set it up and give it a run tonight or tomorrow. and i need another die head for my press now. the sooner i order, the sooner it arrives. $27.99 before shipping/tax.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-550- ... 23605.html
or this, $21,50, free shipping.
https://www.joferusa.com/?wpsc-product= ... olhead-raw
or 2 in bare aluminum for $34, free shipping.
https://www.joferusa.com/?wpsc-product= ... age-handle
https://www.dillonprecision.com/rl-550- ... 23605.html
or this, $21,50, free shipping.
https://www.joferusa.com/?wpsc-product= ... olhead-raw
or 2 in bare aluminum for $34, free shipping.
https://www.joferusa.com/?wpsc-product= ... age-handle
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: redoing my reloading bench
148https://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/pistol
This is what I found the other day. Always best to use the newest data available.
This is what I found the other day. Always best to use the newest data available.
Re: redoing my reloading bench
149The data you had taped to your measure might have been for a much lighter bullet you don't remember using.
Re: redoing my reloading bench
150i have no explanation for how or where i got that particular charge data. obviously i've loaded and shot many rounds with this load. in future i'll cut it back to accepted levels. if i put my eye out or blow my fingers off, it's not your fault.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?