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    Haha... I tried for years to describe this method...

    Haha... I tried for years to describe this method of counting/sorting pistol brass in messages on forums. A few years back I videoed myself sorting/counting 9mm brass and put it on YouTube. Here’s a...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Only if he’s loading a rifle caliber... Sounds...

    Only if he’s loading a rifle caliber... Sounds like it may be a 9mm pistol caliber (.357) in which case running an expander would require you to either using a combo seat/crimp die or run the brass...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    What are you loading? On rifle calibers I...

    What are you loading?

    On rifle calibers I normally use an M die when I need to expand the case mouth before seating a bullet.

    The powder funnel on a Dillon 650 is used to expand (aka bell) the...
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    I’m not positive I follow your math but to be...

    I’m not positive I follow your math but to be clear, I mentioned that I only coat in bulk. I would never consider coating a batch of bullets less than 45 lbs. Again, that’s just me. I’ve never really...
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    Did you just say, “I stand up my cast pistol...

    Did you just say, “I stand up my cast pistol bullets”?

    I “dump” my cast bullets into a five gallon buckets, “splash” in some Hi-Tek and swirl for 20 seconds before “dumping” them onto a tray. ...
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    For me this is the primary difference between the...

    For me this is the primary difference between the Hi-Tek and Powder Coating process. After doing the Hi-Tek process for a number of years I don’t even consider coating a “batch” of bullets until I...
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    I’ll second just going straight to the Master...

    I’ll second just going straight to the Master Caster if you can afford it. As long as you feed it clean lead, you’ll cast perfect bullets the first time you use it.

    1. The Master Caster is...
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    I thought Hi-Tek was manufactured in Australia. ...

    I thought Hi-Tek was manufactured in Australia.


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    It’s Hi-Tek for me. As long as you can follow...

    It’s Hi-Tek for me. As long as you can follow instructions precisely and have a convention oven that can maintain a precise temperature, Hi-Tek is faster for a large volume of bullets.

    For me, a...
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    If you have different weights and/or profiles of...

    If you have different weights and/or profiles of bullets in a single caliber with different lube groove setups multiple sizing dies of the same size would be convenient. I always hated plugging and...
  11. Updated (2019) Parts List for Automating Master Caster

    I'm hoping to get an updated McMaster Carr parts list for the lastest (as of 2019) Hatch/Wyman design for automating my Master Caster. ***Note, my goal is purchase a Hatch panel to run the MC but in...
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    Master Caster.....should I?

    I’m in a similar situation as you. I’m a competition shooter and I cast all my bullets on the Master Caster.

    First thing to know is that the Master Caster is exactly what you think it is. After...
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    I’ve made two separate purchases of lead from...

    I’ve made two separate purchases of lead from Durango. Smooth transactions and clean lead.


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    I’ll take number 10. Sent from my iPhone...

    I’ll take number 10.


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    I was quoting Missouri Bullet Company’s claim...

    I was quoting Missouri Bullet Company’s claim that their 92-6-2 alloy is 18 BHN.

    https://missouribullet.com



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    Most commercial bullet casters sell “Hard Cast”...

    Most commercial bullet casters sell “Hard Cast” Bullets. This is 92-6-2 alloy and the hardness is 18 BHN.

    There are exceptions such as Missouri Bullet Company which sells “Hardness Optimized...
  17. Has anyone ever sourced these tappers? They look...

    Has anyone ever sourced these tappers? They look like some sort of solenoid with a pretty long travel.


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    I had the slide on my CZ milled for an optic and...

    I had the slide on my CZ milled for an optic and moved from production to carry optics this year. It’s fun but I’ve struggled to fully adapt to the dot. I have learned a few things:

    During the...
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    Forum: Our Town

    outside tv antenna?

    As others have said, the effectiveness of antennas depend on where you live and your elevation but in general, you’ll get your best results with a large directional antenna (yagi)

    Here’s a link to...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Nope. WCC 9mm is good brass but you’ll have to...

    Nope. WCC 9mm is good brass but you’ll have to swage the primer pockets.

    IMT, Ammoload, FM and Maxtech 9mm brass have steps in them to prevent bullet setback... They go straight into the recycle...
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    I’ve been loading cast bullets in 9mm for a...

    I’ve been loading cast bullets in 9mm for a while. I’ve loaded and fired tens of thousands cast/Hi-Tek coated over the past few years alone. I’ve learned a few lessons along the way.

    The plunk...
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    Forum: Cast Boolits

    Competing in USPSA and Steel Challenge. I cast...

    Competing in USPSA and Steel Challenge. I cast all my bullets and coat with Hi-Tek.

    Currently 9mm and my CZ’s love them.
  23. Master caster electronic automation - some questions

    I would like to know the answer too but I think the answer is going to be more complicated. Notice that there are a couple of popular auto drives that use stepper motors but they use gearing to...
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    I’ll take #6

    I’ll take #6
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    Winchester WFS powder

    If you mean Winchester WSF, it’s a pretty good powder for 9mm. Some people swear by it.

    I’m currently using WST for 9mm (WST is a bit faster powder). WST isn’t necessarily recommended for 9mm...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

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