What did you do today in the world of reloading?

[deemus]

I'm a Rum guy. The one I like is $45 a bottle and illegal in the States.

Pusser's British Navy is greatness.

 

[fishingsetx]

Jose Cuervo Familia Reserva. More than your $85 bottle, but the best I've had. And, they come in a cool box.

If you ever run across Cava Antigua reposado, give it a try. Only place ive found it is Cozumel and one little shop in Acuna. That or order it. Looks like it has came down pretty good in price! May have to order a bottle. I dont like their anjeo (or any anjeo that I have ever tried).

http://www.oldtowntequila.com/cava-antigua-reposado-750ml/

Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians!

 

[deemus]

My Familia Reservation box collection. A different Mexican artist designs the box each year, and they insert a flier that tells about that artist, their works and exhibitions.

 

[rp-]

I'm a scotch guy. And a rum guy. And a vodka guy. And mostly a beer guy (or beer snob as my wife says).

For scotch I always liked the Glenlivet 15, but the special reserve that I got at Costco was nice as well. Friend gave me a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 and I was impressed by how smooth it was.

For tequila I found d the standard milagro was pretty decent all around but milagro makes another bottle with a glass agave inside. That was probably the best I had.

For rum, I never really sipped it. I like sailor Jerry and root beer or kracken and Dr pepper. Nothing fancy there. I just like sweet rum.

I never understood what was so great about Tito's vodka either. If that's award winning vodka it must have been an award for shitty vodka. I never could tell much difference between fancy grey goose or regular old vodka. As long as the vodka doesn't come in a plastic bottle it's usually ok. That plastic bottle crap gives me a headache though.


Anyways, I just got my 380 mold and a couple shell holders for my pro1000. Also got 3 new colors of powder coat powder to try out. Going to order 380 dies and a 460mag crimp die so I can start loading those guys on the p1k. I have $175 worth of Cabela's gift cards still. Might try to go up tomorrow and pickup a bunch of primers and maybe something else shiny that catches my eye.

Hopefully I'll be able to start casting for the wife's 380 soon.

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[deemus]

I'm a scotch guy too. Usually Glenlivit 18, but the Aberlour 18 is really good too.

Only vodka I can tell is different is the Grey Goose. Good stuff straight.

 

[Younggun]

Back on track

Loaded 32 round for testing in the .264 RPR from 40gr-42.1gr. Used Peterson SRP brass, H4350, CCI BR primers, and 147gr ELD-M.

Best group was at 41.5gr, .36 moa with .28 vertical spread. Don't believe any were over MOA. Between nodes and no signs of pressure with the last load at 2688. Gonna work up a few more loads and push towards 43gr and see if I can find the next node. Would love to find another load that groups .3-.4moa above 2700fps.

 

[TxStetson]

I made a whole shitload of empty brass. From 380 all the way up to 45-70. Well it was actually yesterday, but it still counts.

 

[deemus]

Converted 41 pieces of .223 to 300 blk. Cut, sized, trimmed, deburred and reamed the primer pockets. The jig from www.squirreldaddy.com (ordered through ebay) makes the cutting process go much quicker and easier!!!

Just remember to set the depth stop before cutting!!! I cut into the jig slightly and if the depth stop would have been set much deeper, there is a good posibility that I could have cut my brand new jig in half!!! You can see the nick in the jig and the depth stop screw in the third pic. View attachment 132120 View attachment 132121 View attachment 132122

Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians!

Got my jig in the mail yesterday. My life just got a little easier.

Appreciate you guys taking about it.

 

[orbitup]

Put all of my powder in the closet so I can be more careful with it. 1 lb out at a time. The closet was a mess so I had to clean it out first. That got the ball rolling and I ended up straightening out my whole room.

 

[deemus]

Got my brass and bullets for 6.5 Creedmoor, now waiting on dies.

 

[rp-]

When does the shooting fedora come? ;-)

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[deemus]

Fedora? No. Houndstooth Ivy, yes.

 

[rp-]

And only the finest barrel aged Single malt non-gmo grassfed organic smokeless powder?

Haha. I enjoy the 6.5CM memes...

Anyways, I just was turned on to the world's cheapest trimmer. Anyone ever heard of them? It was like $25 or so. A customer at work told me about them. Says they're cheap but they work just like the world's greatest trimmer. I figure for 1/4 of the cost I can at least give it a try. I have blown $25 on worse.

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[fishingsetx]

And only the finest barrel aged Single malt non-gmo grassfed organic smokeless powder?

Haha. I enjoy the 6.5CM memes...

Anyways, I just was turned on to the world's cheapest trimmer. Anyone ever heard of them? It was like $25 or so. A customer at work told me about them. Says they're cheap but they work just like the world's greatest trimmer. I figure for 1/4 of the cost I can at least give it a try. I have blown $25 on worse.

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Just watched a video on the WCT. Looks like it spaces off the shoulder and the guy in the video was havimg issues with the shoulders not being exactly the same. Basically getting lengths that varied by 0.02". Not a biggie for most calibers, but for precision work, that may not cut it (no pun intended). I may have to order one for my 300 blk! May not be exact, but it sure seemed quick!

Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians!

 

[RevolverGuy]

I've got that sucker dialed in.

PM me if ya need help.

Finally got it. That seating pin assembly apparently has to be kept Uber-clean. Some carb cleaner spray did the trick.

Thanks!

 

[rp-]

Just watched a video on the WCT. Looks like it spaces off the shoulder and the guy in the video was havimg issues with the shoulders not being exactly the same. Basically getting lengths that varied by 0.02". Not a biggie for most calibers, but for precision work, that may not cut it (no pun intended). I may have to order one for my 300 blk! May not be exact, but it sure seemed quick!

Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians!

Well, for $23.50 it's worth a shot. I size all my brass so theoretically the shoulders should all be the same.

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[fishingsetx]

Well, for $23.50 it's worth a shot. I size all my brass so theoretically the shoulders should all be the same.

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I agree. I dont worry about crazy precision on pistol, .223/5.56, 300 blk, or 30 carbine anyway. Now my bolt action rifles are a different story.

Guns have only two enemies: rust and politicians!

 

[TheMailMan]

Finally got it. That seating pin assembly apparently has to be kept Uber-clean. Some carb cleaner spray did the trick.

Thanks!

Yep. Use dry graphite to lube that area. I had to take the Dremel and a rouge wheel to a couple of spots on mine.

 

[rp-]

Reaming primer pockets on some 223 brass tonight. I can usually only do a handful before the case mouths start hurting my hand. Tonight I grabbed a 3/8 drive 1/2" socket and held it in my hands to help cup the brass and keep it from slicing me up. I got through a ton more this way. Gonna have to find something a little better though. The short wall is a little too short to hold comfortable and the deep wall s too deep to get a grip on the case and keep it from spinning. Maybe I'll go buy an extra 1/2" deep wall and just cut a half inch off the length. I'll figure something out though.


Check out this guy I found in the mix. Looks like someone went a little happy on the reaming.

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[mcunningham615]

Reaming primer pockets on some 223 brass tonight. I can usually only do a handful before the case mouths start hurting my hand. Tonight I grabbed a 3/8 drive 1/2" socket and held it in my hands to help cup the brass and keep it from slicing me up. I got through a ton more this way. Gonna have to find something a little better though. The short wall is a little too short to hold comfortable and the deep wall s too deep to get a grip on the case and keep it from spinning. Maybe I'll go buy an extra 1/2" deep wall and just cut a half inch off the length. I'll figure something out though.


Check out this guy I found in the mix. Looks like someone went a little happy on the reaming.

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I use a set of mechanics gloves to hold them while reaming the primer pocket. Works pretty good to keep a grip and save the fingers.

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