2013, Load Master
Type: Posts; User: mikeatl
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I like to use a 223 decapping pin as it helps line up the case.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Well now you know why they have the gun laws they have. Heck , with his way of thinking all they need are muzzle loaders. The only reason you need cased ammo is so you can load faster.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Love my autoprime II's. In fact I own 3. I have bought some Lyman and RCBS prime dies to change into autoprime dies if I can. Have to get the equipment first but that is on the wish list. You would...
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
Induction annealing is already being done. Try a search for info. Thanks Mike
Forum: Cast Boolits
Some say 3 is better than4 but I don't know ,I have all 4 of the handbooks and 9 of the regular Lyman reloading books. I know , way to many but what can I say? Mike
Forum: Case Forming / Re-forming
I was depriming some 223 cases that I purchased from kingstrider. I broke a couple of depriming pins and had the pin push up on a Lee die. I found that the brass with the F&S head stamp has a very...
I want to thank everyone for their response . As usual the answer was right here, that is why I donate to the site every year. BrassMagnet, NoZombies PM'ed me after his response so he gets the first...
Thanks NoZombies, I knew with my luck they wouldn't be. I have a few extra items so I guess I can list them in the 310 Swapping thread.
I bought a set of 6.5 Jap dies and it came with a #7 primer seating die. I have read that I need a #2 die. Will the #7 work? Also it came with a 137 N/S die. I have another 137 N/S die and there are...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
On mine I used 2 pieces of 3/4 cabinet plywood , 1 piece of regular 3/4 plywood, and along the front I used a 2x12 laid flat for more support . Probably overkill but oh well. Mike
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Anotherred , go to the link I provided and go to page 8 . About 3/4 way down look for the post by Mozella. He describes the use of the proximity sensor that does away with the speed controller for...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have made one like it. There is a thread on ar15.com about it. The one I made I only used 1 controller and hooked the feed motor on a proximity switch . The motor does not turn until you need...
Not sure this is the right place but there is a new old stock 358395 for sale on ebay if anyone is interested . Thanks Mike
Forum: Casting Equipment
If you are looking for moulds , you see them quite often for sale on ebay. Might be worth a look . Mike
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I cut back on the amount of cases and it worked ok. I was told that a one to one ratio was what was recommended . Oh well , as long as it works . Thanks Mike
Forum: Reloading Equipment
My set up is the 6 inch pvc pipe 17 inches long . I have a jig I made of wood and two casters and I it is set up so I can run It on a treadmill.
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Thanks for all the ideas. I will try them out one at a time to see which one works . Thanks Mike
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I bought the pins off ebay. They are .060x.251. They got packed in pretty tight. It did not clean the primer pockets at all . I let them run for 3.5 hours. The outside were clean but not any cleaner...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I made a tumbler using a piece of 6 inch pvc pipe . I have 4 3/4 inch risers inside the pipe to agitate the brass . My pins are getting stuck inside the 223 cases . Not sideways but they are...
Not really , Lee prices are what let me get started . I have had good luck with their products . I have Lyman and Heavy Metal moulds also .
If you buy a Lee 2 cavity mould you get the mould plus the handles for 25.00 . If you buy a Noe , Lyman , Redding or just about any other mould for about 70.00 you are paying for the mould only . If...
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