I got a PM asking me if it would be possible to consolidate all of the steps/pictures into a single document, so here you go - hope this is helpful.
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I got a PM asking me if it would be possible to consolidate all of the steps/pictures into a single document, so here you go - hope this is helpful.
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
I just got the latest update disk and after the update, I now see Hodgdon CFE BLK *C:
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And I probably just missed it before, but I also see Shooters World Blackout powder:
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I...
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Here is my modified Lee. I did both the new hole in the links attached to the handle, but also on the two links attached to the press body (per BT Spniper's recommendation) to retain the same top...
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OLD thread, I know, but wanted to say thanks, as it is helping me with a similar project I had in mind.
I have an early 2000's Rock Chucker II, but hate the "fix" leverage, which for some...
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This thread was my inspiration to make my own version/variation:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?364510-Making-my-own-single-stage-press
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I am an amateur welder, but thank you for your kind words :)
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You can see after 10 or so months of use the thin spray coat of Moli Resin has been worn out a little (less than 0.001" coating), otherwise pretty good, still "solid" and little/no play.
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I made the press with the ability to try some swagging in the future, so I got to try it this weekend.
My 300BLK feeds the large meplat Ranch Dog 180 hunting bullet perfectly, but the ring after...
I have only shot them at 50 yards and I have been pretty pleased with them. Certainly more accurate than I can shoot :-)
+1 on the NOE collar button bullet
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/NOE_CollarButton/20150411_144546.jpg
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/NOE_CollarButton/20150411_161421.jpg...
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I have that mold. Easy light loads for the 45-70 on my Handy and on my Marlin:
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/NOE_CollarButton/20150411_144546.jpg
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Well, my 3rd coil failed on me :(
This one was the thicker one, so I had a little bit more high hopes:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/LadleOnlyPot/IMAG0107.jpg
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Well, now that it has been completed, I can formally post a quick link to my own homemade DIY single stage press:...
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That is a great idea, but they are a little pricey. I did a quick search and depending on size and width they could be in the $80-$200 for just one:...
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Thank you for your kind words. It was definitely a great learning experience :)
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I have been loading some new rounds with my "MEGA press" (hey, I "had" to give it a cool name, right?) lately. These are 122gr hard cast NOE FP boolits, with 11, 13, and 15gr Trailboss to try out at...
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Thank you for your kind words. I hope that with the element arriving tonight I will be able to have a working pot soon :)
Will
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So basically, although I had learned well not to have the coils in close proximity to each other, having the coils really close to the bottom meant that there is little air flow/room for the lowest...
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But then I was checking connections, I was not getting full power. Only one of the two hots from the 220v was "hot". Upon checking I found that when the old element shorted, it damaged the two-pole...
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Here on top I have the "old" one, and the new one on the bottom:
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/LadleOnlyPot/IMAG0089.jpg
So again, I tried to put them closer to the bottom as I though I...
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It was getting hot, but never hot enough:
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/LadleOnlyPot/IMAG0064.jpg
Right now I have insulation material between the cover and the heating element, so...
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Then built the cover:
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/LadleOnlyPot/IMAG0051.jpg
http://m3coupe.com/Firearms/casting/LadleOnlyPot/IMAG0052.jpg
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Well, I have been busy building this, and unfortunately fixing this pot. Today I suffer my "second" setback. Lets get you up to date on my failures so far :(
I did lower the element a little. ...
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Dude! That is supper cool - nice job :)
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |