What did you do at your reloading bench today?

[BigAl52]

I also prepped some 45-70 cases and I put some 41 mag cases in the cleaner today.

[Ojaileveraction]

I've so much loaded and ready to just shoot or test?
Was able to order some traiboss and 60 gr 25-20 bullets.
With the match season seemingly in the dumpster, my thoughts turn to long rang rimfire.
I'd like a day of slamming 3/8 and 1/5 size silhouettes at 200 meters.
Varmint Silhouette if You will.
25g 17wsm and 20g 17HMR.

[JEBar]

Congrats Jim, what did you pick?

RP

it actually wasn't an easy decision for me to make .... the Lee turret press does have some strong positives but I ended up buying the Hornady Lock-n-Load Classic single stage press .... biggest factors ended up being total cost, familiarity with the product, and type of loading I foresee

1 .. total cost will be less because I already have all of the Lock-n-Load die bushings and such that I will need

2 .. I've used a single stage press since 1965 and have no doubt that it will meet my needs

3 .. I do foresee loading several different calibers but not huge numbers in any of them .... if / when I need large numbers I'll use our Lock-n-Load Progressive Press

[dasmoeturhead]

Sorted out all loaded .223 cartridges, and putting them in boxes with load data labels.
Boring but necessary.
I've got a bunch of bullets on the way, and I just ordered a new case trimmer for the bench.

[BigAl52]

My favorite thing to do at the bench trim cases. Worst job in reloading I think.

[Grunt67]

Got an email today from Mid South Shooters. About 8 days behind. Orders are held on the shelf as they arrive, and will be shipped in sequence recieved.
Haven't heard from Midway.

[fortyshooter]

Yep I got one also.

[Grunt67]

Yep I got one also.

I thought that was nice of them to at least send an update. I've always gotten good service from Midsouth.

[JEBar]

I placed an order with Powder Valley on March 24th for 300 WBY brass .... just checked their website and found the following notice :

Attention!!

Due to High order Volume you will experience delays in shipping. Expect a 6-7 Day Delay If you receive tracking and it doesn't move that night, don't be alarmed. We will be creating labels in advance to help get shipments out quicker.
Currently Shipping Orders Placed 3/19

[Grunt67]

I saw that, too, a few days ago. They"re all in the same fix.
Gonna be a while. All we can do is order & wait.

[BigAl52]

As soon as I heard that gun sales were through the roof here locally I knew it wouldnt be long before all of the reloading supplies would also get hit hard. Glad I ordered a few when I did.

[Rifletom]

As soon as I heard that gun sales were through the roof here locally I knew it wouldnt be long before all of the reloading supplies would also get hit hard. Glad I ordered a few when I did.

Ditto that Al. I'm setting pretty good, except the store I'm supposed to pick-up Missouri 180's is closed possibly thru April. Dang! Everything else, doing fine. It's getting tougher and tougher to get out and shoot. Or anything else for that matter. Oh well, chin up and do what we can.

[BigAl52]

Gotta place to shoot here just need some weather cooperation. Was nice today but the wind held us up from going shootin. So I told the wife lets go pick on the bugs with the Jeep.

[JEBar]

just ordered 7 Hornday shell holders to cover all of the types of bullets I may want to reload with the portable setup we are trying to get together .... also ordered a replacement 45-70 specific manual and a second RCBS Hand Priming Tool .... with this order I'm starting to put together a small kit of reloading equipment to use with our portable setup

[Vaquero]

This morning I loaded 17 rds of 45 acp with the 200 gr bullets from Missouri Bullet co, with 5.0 grs of titegroup.
Dropped one in the chamber and loaded the 2 mags and me and the RI went out back.
Rang the heck out of the gongs, and all went flawlessly.
So I loaded another 100 for now.
Also loaded some 250 gr 45 colts to test later.

RP

[Grunt67]

Just noticed, R K Shows, has a show scheduled in Knoxville TN,
for Apr. 25 2020. Wishful thinking?

[Vaquero]

Right.

RP

[JEBar]

our portable reloading bench took a major step forward today ===> http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 26#p130326 ..... weather may prove to be a bit unfavorable but I hope to be able to work on it more tomorrow

[Grunt67]

Went to all my regular outlets for bullet & powder, zilch. Did find one box of Hornady XTP 147 gr. 9mm, which I wasn't loading, but got it anyway, not a big deal. No IMR4198 to be had, so I scrounged around on the 'net & found some at Brownells. Got 2 lbs. Had to bite the bullet ( pun ), & pay the Hazmat crap.
On a side note, I went to Academy Sports, they were only allowing two people in at one time. 2 in, 2 out.

[RanchRoper]

Glad I stocked up too. Powder seems to be selling out. I will have lots of 200 gr lead. 7.0 gn of Universal with these makes a real nice punchy 45 Colt round in rifle or pistol.