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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by Grunt67 » Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:23 pm

Finally got my part for my press this AM. Now starting loading 50 pcs. 45/70. Gonna have to be trimmed a bit. Give me something to do for a while.
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Post by DrK » Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:17 pm

Finished loading 50 * 38-55 using starline 2.085 brass, Vollmer precision 255gr jsp .377 dia, 25 gr imr-4198, CCI lp primers.

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Post by Ojaileveraction » Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:31 pm

Vaquero wrote:
Fri Feb 21, 2020 11:58 am
Loaded 20, 25-20's, and also sized and primed another 20.
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Using MBC #1.25-20, 85g RNFP, I've got a H4895 load for1440fps and Trail Boss load for 1150fps.
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Post by MapleHill » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:27 am

Spend alot of time at my bench during the winter months, evenings after work. On the nice days I go out back to my range and unload them!! Gonna spend the day out there today.

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Post by Ojaileveraction » Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:47 am

Filling some 243 cases I've had ready for the last year.
IMR4350 and Sierra 100g boattail spitzers.
For the 600yrd range Wednesday hopefully.

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Post by Grunt67 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:17 am

Got some 45/70 in the tumbler,( stainless/wet ). Just to get the lube off & clean back to like new.
Be ready in a few hrs., then ready for primer, etc.
I rarely ever buy a rifle, but when I do, it's a Henry.

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Post by Grunt67 » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:50 pm

Brass tumbled cleaned, primers in. Powder tomorrow, if all goes well. VA appt. in the AM, going to rain as usual when I go ( Murfreesboro ). OH, well.......
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Post by Vaquero » Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:28 pm

Primed 120 45 colts before I left this morning.

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Post by Grunt67 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm

Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by dasmoeturhead » Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:09 pm

Grunt67 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
I do the same thing. I've been using an old Coleman aluminum fuel funnel to transfer powder.
I remember when a man could just walk into a store like Longs, or Payless and buy reloading supplies. The good ole days.
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Post by Grunt67 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:06 pm

dasmoeturhead wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:09 pm
Grunt67 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
I do the same thing. I've been using an old Coleman aluminum fuel funnel to transfer powder.
I remember when a man could just walk into a store like Longs, or Payless and buy reloading supplies. The good ole days.
LOL, well, you got one on me. Never thought about that, I've probably got one laying around somewhere. Certainly used one many times. Next time, I'll try to scratch my head a bit longer, LOL.
True, reloading shelves are getting scarce. Most LGS now are rather small & just can't afford the inventory costs. The Reloaders Bench in Mt. Juliet is the only dependable store close ( 30 miles or so ). They do have a nice selection tho.
I rarely ever buy a rifle, but when I do, it's a Henry.

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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by Rifletom » Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:12 pm

dasmoeturhead wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:09 pm
Grunt67 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
I do the same thing. I've been using an old Coleman aluminum fuel funnel to transfer powder.
I remember when a man could just walk into a store like Longs, or Payless and buy reloading supplies. The good ole days.
"an old Coleman aluminum fuel funnel to transfer powder...." Omphh! Hadn't thought of that one. And I'm looking at one right now as I type! Dang!! :shock:

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Post by Grunt67 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:25 pm

Looks like Dasmoeturhead has just taken us to school, LOL. Learn something everyday.
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Post by dasmoeturhead » Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:55 pm

Hahaha. Man I'll do anything to keep from driving into town.
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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:06 pm

Grunt67 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
Funny, I had a problem with the other end when I used to load for 45/70. The rim was too large for my loading tray and had to buy one of the RCBS oversize loading trays...... :D

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Post by Ojaileveraction » Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:22 pm

Pick up 100 Starline 38sp cases and a box of Hornady 200gr rn 35 caliber bullets.

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Post by Grunt67 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 1:07 pm

Hatchdog wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:06 pm
Grunt67 wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:06 pm
Hit a snag on my reloading for 45/70. My powder funnel won't work, too small for the mouth of the brass. Had to order another one from Mid Way. I use the aluminum funnels to eliminate static.
Should be here in a few days, then back to business. Always something, LOL
Funny, I had a problem with the other end when I used to load for 45/70. The rim was too large for my loading tray and had to buy one of the RCBS oversize loading trays...... :D
Had the same problem with trays, also, had to get larger shell holder jaws for my Co-Ax press. Lot of things don't fit, LOL.
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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by Grunt67 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:30 pm

dasmoeturhead wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:55 pm
Hahaha. Man I'll do anything to keep from driving into town.
Well, curiosity got the better of me, so I went out to the shop, browsed a while, and.....found my old Coleman funnel. This this is around 55 yrs old or more. Of course, I found it a bit too late for the ongoing project,but it may come in handy down the line
somewhere.
Thanks, for the heads up. :D
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Re: What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by dasmoeturhead » Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:36 pm

Grunt67 wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:30 pm
dasmoeturhead wrote:
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:55 pm
Hahaha. Man I'll do anything to keep from driving into town.
Well, curiosity got the better of me, so I went out to the shop, browsed a while, and.....found my old Coleman funnel. This this is around 55 yrs old or more. Of course, I found it a bit too late for the ongoing project,but it may come in handy down the line
somewhere.
Thanks, for the heads up. :D
Mines a tad newer (1980) 😉
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Post by dasmoeturhead » Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:39 pm

I also have a nice Stainless Steel coffee cup, that came off an old Aliadin thermos that I use around the Bench just for powder.
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