What did you do in the reloading room today?

[John McCorkle]

Whelp, got a case stuck in my 300 blk die then proceeded to "fix" it worse by bending the zip spindle in the Hornady die (it's the spindle that holds the recapping pin and expander)

So, luckily I have a second sizing die to use but still have stuck case and will try to figure a solution for this royal mess......*grumble grumble*

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[Hossfly]

John their about impossible to get loose. I’ve got one stuck in 30-06 and have another. Soaking in Kroil now for 2 months. Will probably need stuck case removing tool to free it.

[winshooter]

Get rid of the crimp first.

What he said!

[John McCorkle]

John their about impossible to get loose. I’ve got one stuck in 30-06 and have another. Soaking in Kroil now for 2 months. Will probably need stuck case removing tool to free it.

I've had one once before....but I'm typically really good about going slow and ensuring enough lube ECT ECT.....not sure what happened but here I am...yeah I may have to get a tool.

Prob in this is that the expanding rod and pin are so close to the flash hole I don't think I can get them out of the way in this short 300 blk case to even drill and tap the primer hole.

Then...I need to either find a replacement zip spindle for this die or (my preference) open up the threads on the decapping rod nut so i can insert a Lee expanding decapper (actually a replacement from squirrel daddy)

Glad to have an extra sizing die on hand but overly cautious now!!



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[David2011]

Whelp, got a case stuck in my 300 blk die then proceeded to "fix" it worse by bending the zip spindle in the Hornady die (it's the spindle that holds the recapping pin and expander)

So, luckily I have a second sizing die to use but still have stuck case and will try to figure a solution for this royal mess......*grumble grumble*

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John their about impossible to get loose. I’ve got one stuck in 30-06 and have another. Soaking in Kroil now for 2 months. Will probably need stuck case removing tool to free it.

You probably have an improvised stuck case remover on hand. All it takes is a 1/4x20 tap and the appropriate drill bit, a 1/4x20 bolt of appropriate length, preferably a socket head capscrew or other strong bolt and a washer to go with it and a small socket like a 3/8 drive x 3/8” or so.

Drill out the flash hole and tap it. Place the socket over the case head. Put the bolt in through the washer and tighten. Works the same as the commercial ones.

[Mal Paso]

I cast Lee TL314SWC90, 452230TC, and 379250F until the pot was empty. Then I knocked the barnacles out of the pot for a fresh start next time.

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barnacles That should be another official casting term right there with smelting.

[sigep1764]

Loaded up the new AR mags that just came in from Palmetto. Installed a GoldenRod dryer in the safe and took all the guns out for a light exterior oiling. Then detail cleaned a CZ75B. Lots of nooks and crannies in those. Found some light chatter marks on the rear bottom rails. Gave them a light sanding with some 320 grit to smooth it up some.

[clum553946]

Prepped 308 cases, going to fill them tomorrow

[8uck5nort]

I sized and gas checked 173 Accurate 360-230 gr that I cast the previous evening. I then took 72 of of them, heat treated and quenched. I followed up with that batch and powder coated them. The remaining 101 was powder coated with no prior heat treating. They went stright from the sizing/gas check operation to powder coating. I will rerun them through the sizer to clean up any PC flashing on the bases tonight. I want to see if it makes a difference in my 357 max rifle loads.

[cwlongshot]

Good lookin bullet B Snort!!

I made a simple 2x3 railing for my cellar stairs. Had one wanted two railings. None of us is as young as we once was. Today it gets sanded again and Tonight aft dinner Ill paint it.

[Soundguy]

Here's my latest. Some pan lubed. .429's to feed my 44mag/specials and some .452 I have aloxing.

[taco650]

barnacles That should be another official casting term right there with smelting.

Agreed!!

[jdfoxinc]

Swagged a bunch (yes that is a technical term) of cores while my lee 4lb pot annealed another bunch of derimed 22lr yesterday.

Today I cut a bunch of cores to be swaged.

[44Blam]

Loaded 100 mid range 44 mag rounds for the match tomorrow.

[Doubles Shooter]

Set up the SDB to start loading some of the 30 pounds of Lee 452 200 SWC boolits my grandson and I cast and coated last week.


Got a couple hundred done while I'm waiting for the wife to wake up.

[robg]

loaded 50 x 308 with lee 160gn boolits <163gn with my lead> 18gn 2400.

[Texas by God]

I tried a side project while loading .223 jacketed ammo.
9 grains of Unique, 56 grain .225" cast with aluminum gas check, Federal small pistol primers. I only loaded three and they shot well at 40 yards with just my elbows resting on the snow coated bench. Of course they didn't work the AR15 action, straight pull only.

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[Budzilla 19]

I cast a bunch of these slugs! NOE 525 grain “ pellet style slugs, I’m trying to post photos.


Well, for some dang reason I can’t post any photos. But, y’all know what they look like. Thanks, GP Idaho for the trade for this mold!, it’s a learning curve for sure! But they look ok to load.

Update: exactly 147 of those bad boys NOE slugs! Still can’t upload photos, says I don’t have permission and need to refresh page. I’m stumped on that business. Oh well, I also put 25 pounds of 00 buckshot out yesterday also. Cut them, dry them and I might just powder coat some, ya never know!

[44Blam]

I cast a bunch of these slugs! NOE 525 grain “ pellet style slugs, I’m trying to post photos.


Well, for some dang reason I can’t post any photos. But, y’all know what they look like. Thanks, GP Idaho for the trade for this mold!, it’s a learning curve for sure! But they look ok to load.

I've cast and loaded a bunch of those guys! I am shooting a Fiocchi case, a Claybuster CB1118-12 WAA12 wad, 30 grain of Herco and a piece of newspaper to hold the powder down... They come out EXACTLY at spec for a roll crimp and they go about 1250 fps... In my gun they print about 6" low at 50 yards.

One more Edit - my buddy shooting one at a target about 50 yards away:
https://youtu.be/7vfhrYjel0E

[John McCorkle]

Got a batch of 300 blk in the tumbler, some more primed on the bench in loading blocks waiting for powder

Also, just heard AR15 dot com just got terminated from web service....not sure what hosting site castboolits uses but maybe message your friends here a number you can call or text if this gets zapped too

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