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Thread: Freechex Tool???

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    Freechex Tool???

    Hello to all.
    I have a Frechex for .30 GC and another for .22.
    Now I need another for my .45-70 boolits but...but...i cant find the Freechex maker. Is he yet in activity or have closed?
    In case he is working...how I can find he?
    Thanks for your help.
    Ciao
    Nino

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    I think...but don't quote me....he closed his doors. Pat Marlin still makes some, but best not get in a hurry.
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    There is a member that makes one like his, just do a little digging and he should turn up. I believe that he charges about $130.

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    There were also threads on how to make them if you have the capability.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kungfustyle View Post
    There is a member that makes one like his, just do a little digging and he should turn up. I believe that he charges about $130.
    Hello and thanks for the reply.
    A few more clues to find it?
    Ciao
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrWolf View Post
    There were also threads on how to make them if you have the capability.
    Hello
    Unfortunately I am not so skilled and I have no equipment...
    Ciao
    Nino

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    I believe Charlie Darnall still makes them
    ...Speak softly & carry a big stick...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sig556r View Post
    I believe Charlie Darnall still makes them
    Hello and thanks.
    How I can contact Charlie?
    Ciao
    Nino

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    Charlie Darnall retired. dimaprok makes the same style gas check maker

    Можешь писать в личку по Русски dimaprok@gmail.com Только увидел твой пост счас.

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...=1#post4401796

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/memb...46818-dimaprok
    Last edited by Conditor22; 04-30-2020 at 03:39 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by iwottopq View Post
    Hello and thanks.
    How I can contact Charlie?
    Ciao
    Nino
    Last time I exchanged email with him was 12/14/2017...
    Charles Darnall <codarnall@freechex.net>
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    Quote Originally Posted by Taylor View Post
    I think...but don't quote me....he closed his doors. Pat Marlin still makes some, but best not get in a hurry.
    Pat isn't returning my emails, even after I placed an order and sent him a check. I'm about ready to cancel it.

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    dimaprok is not taking orders right now... Seems that there is no longer anyone making gas check makers.

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    Uniquetek has gas check makers
    8500' Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado

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    Only pistol calibers, not for rifle calibers. They do 9mm, 40, and 44/45.

    Edit: At Uniquetek's website, shows product is now inactive and no longer available.
    Last edited by sigep1764; 07-14-2020 at 11:56 PM.

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    So, there are no commercial check makers right now?

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    I had some issues with one of Pat's check makers a few months ago. Emailed him, sent it back to him for repair or replace. Pat worked on it, sent it back to me and it still had issues.
    Long story short, I sent it back, a few emails to get things straightened out. Haven't had a reply from him in a couple months. So, I don't know what's going on.
    If a 41 won't stop it, I wouldn't bet my life on a 44.

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    I got an email from PatMarlins just the other day. He is back up and running, trying to catch up back orders. Sometime back, Pacific Gas and Electric cut the grid causing major damage to his CAD machines. After much consternation, he has put in a solar system, repaired his CAD machines. Of course, PG&E won't cover damages caused by their un announced grid shut down.

    I know of an elderly lady who bought her monthly groceries, and then the power was shut for several days. Fortunately, her care giver loaded up an ice chest and helped her save the cold goods. The next thing was borrow my generator which will run a fridge or freezer, just not both at the same time.

    They cut the grid whenever winds get high enough to damage transmission lines in hopes of preventing fires. They give no warning and even so, it does no good for folks with oxygen generators and other life sustaining medical equipment. Their advice is 'get a generator' but forget fixed income seniors can't generally afford them. Rant off.

    Pat is back running, trying to catch up orders, and busier than a one-armed butt kicker in a paper hanging contest.
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    Thanks for the updates guys, I'm gonna place an order with Pat, and if it's a 3 month wait, I will be forewarned.

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    Corbin makes gas check maker dies, not sure if for reloading presses or his bigger presses.
    8500' Wet Mountain Valley, Colorado

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    Being curious I took a look at the Corbin site. The cheap setup is about $1200++.

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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"
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