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I've pulled the switches from my Lee pots that I use with a PID.

g'luck!

Here are some pics of my NOE push through sizer - I haven't used it yet, but I think I know how it works...

On a regular press, the left side is up, and right side goes into the shell holder. ...

I aim for a similar ratio: 7 lbs brass with 10 lbs pins in a 2 gallon drum with 1/2 tsp lemishine and 1 tbsp dawn in hot water for 3 hours
with large rifle brass, I think I should reduce the amount...

Thank you jmorris - like so many lessons for those of us still on the steep end of the learning curve, your explanation is intuitive once you hear it explained, but until someone tells me, I don't...

for my 2 gallon setup:
- 10 lbs pins
- 7 lbs brass
- hot water to 1" below top of container
- 1/2 tsp lemi shine
- 1 tbsp Dawn soap
tumble up to 3 hours for very clean primer pockets - brass is...

It's ironic that I used a PID to control pot temperature, and just counted to 6 to time soak time - not very repeatable at all.

I think the inconsistency is more from the varying depth of the salt...

I just processed my first batch using a small Lee pot, PID controlled to 500° C (932° F). I'm happy with the results visually, but of course the proof will be performance on target.

I dropped the...

I enjoy the posts telling the stories about how folks started off 30-50 years ago with whatever was handy.

I'm at the other end of the age spectrum, starting to shoot later in life. I bought a...

Yay! Glad to hear about your success.

Hi Rob. I can see why you're disappointed.

From your pics, it looks like the brass is plenty clean, but very dull.

Remind us, what is the size of your tumbler and how many lbs pins do you use...

I haven't tried a combo soap/wax yet. People claim the wax will reduce tarnishing - makes sense to me. After washing, I rinse well until the water is clear. I have contemplated a final rinse with...

I get shiny results with the recipe I posted above - see http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?286774-another-cheap-wet-tumbler&p=3362654&viewfull=1#post3362654 for pics of the results

Hi,

Our water is pretty soft. I started with a fairly standard recipe:


10 lbs stainless media
7.5 lbs brass (about 300 rounds of .303 British)
about 2 US gallons hot water
1.5 tbs...

I've recently started shooting, reloading and casting:


new 2 cavity LBT 316-160 LFN (I was glad to let Veral decide what I needed)
new 4 cavity NOE 316-202 RN (haven't shot these yet)
new...

If you can, consider building with the idle shaft higher than the driven shaft. When they're at the same elavation, they share the weight equally. When the driven shaft is lower, more of the drum...

If you're referring to the two 3/4" plywood rings I cut with a jig saw, they aren't very grippy. I thought I would have to stretch a rubber band around them to prevent slipping, but so far there's...

I went the with a free treadmill; came with power switch and speed control.
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https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5618/20429418143_f4ba103298_b.jpg
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am also interested to know if anyone here has experience with the locking R & J mould handles

http://www.rj-mouldhandles.com/PICT0480%20small.jpg

website is at R & J Mould Handles

2 gallon drum
10 lbs pins
6.5 lbs brass
1 tbs dawn
1/2 tsp lemishine (I think I can cutback)
very hot water to 1" below top of drum
2-3 hours with the speed set so that you can hear the brass...

Thanks for the advice.

Before I can "load some & shoot some", I need to buy a mold and sizing die. I realize that some of this is trail and error, but I'd like to start the trail off on a good...

Hi all,

What can I learn from this chamber cast from my Husqvarna .308 Win?

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5462/30811594932_0e67632051_c.jpg

The previously fired cartridge is 1.998" long and...

Thanks all for the responses.



Would have considered using computer card punches if I still had some left. How tight did you pack the paper tape bits?



no problem - just considering...

thanks everyone for your advice - I guess I won't be the one to try shredded paper as a fire forming filler

Instead of cream of wheat, are there other fillers used for fire forming?

I have a "new to me" .308 and a large batch of previously fired brass (same head stamp and year) that I want to prep them...

I do same, but with muffin tins in a tin serving tray - ladle in about 2 lbs lead in each pocket - then carefully flood the serving tray using the Mrs.'s plant watering spout - slide the tray full of...