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garydude · 03-03-2011, 12:30 AM

Loaded up some (40) .243 with 39 grains of imr4350 topped off with sierra 100 grain gamemasters. This didn't take too long because I had the cases prepped, so I followed that up with 100 rounds of 45 acp. These beauties were 230 grain jacketed ball on top of 5 grains of bullseye. Now if I could just find the time to shoot them!

todd51 · 03-03-2011, 12:52 AM

Sounds good Gary. I too was at the bench today. Loaded 150 9 mm with 4.0grs. of W-231 behind some Winchester 124gr. fmgs. I also had the cases prepped and primed. When I finished that I started belling 500 new .357 Star cases that just came in. I didn't get finished with those. Using my single stage (only press I have) Rock Chucker that belling the mouths gets a little boring after about 300. Will finish that up tomorrow and then prime them and put them in the jar ready to go.

It was almost good enough out to go shooting today but the older I get the warmer I want it.

Got a gun show this week end and another the week end after that so lots of looking and drooling in store.

Todd

garydude · 03-03-2011, 10:10 AM

Sounds good Todd; never get tired of hearing about "500 new cases of Starline brass" makes my mouth water.

I too have only the single stage Rock Chucker, but I'm rather fond of it and couldn't part with it. I may be a little batty, but I do like reloading and I am very meticulous with my work. Heck, I even clean primer pockets on my pistol reloads. When I finish a round, I want it to be perfect in all aspects, and it will have a mirror-like finish.

Great day to you Todd; hope you can get out today and fling some lead on that beautiful property of yours. Is is greening up yet, or does it still look like winter?

carver · 03-03-2011, 10:22 AM

Loaded up 200rds of .44spcl last night, 240gr LFN, over 6.1grns of AA #5 for 757fps. (a minimum load) Ran out of bullets, so I guess it's time to make a little trip to get some more.

polishshooter · 03-03-2011, 11:16 AM

My Swift case lenght guage showed up today from Midway that was on backorder, so when I got home from work before my wife got home I decided to trim up a couple of the new remington brass I bought this weekend to see how it worked...

Did you know that when you buy 100 you get 102?

Then after dinner I decided to just get out the Lee collet dies and read how they worked...Hmmmm, took it apart, put it back together, read them again, oh WTH, I'll just set it up, and then, OK let me try JUST one....Hmmm...

102 neck sized cases later I believe I have it figured out

Then out comes the Auto priming tool...Crap, Lee says no Federal primers, never switched it over from priming my .223 cases, Hmmmm.... how dangerous COULD that be if I am EXTRA careful....

Before I knew it, it was MIDNIGHT and low and behold, two new Frankford Arsenal 50 round ammo boxes are filled with 100 Sized, chamferred and primed cases ready to load!

Tonight I'm just planning to read the instructions on my new powder measure

todd51 · 03-03-2011, 12:38 PM

A fool and his money are soon parted. I have been using Oregon Trail Laser Cast 158gr SWC my .38 spl. and .357 mag. and the supply was getting low so put in an order for 2000 more. Then for some reason I looked at the Dardas sight like JLA is always suggesting. YIKES

did I pay way too much on the Laser Cast. Well lesson learned. Being stuck in my old ways just cost me $$$$$.

JLA · 03-03-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by todd51

Sounds good Gary. I too was at the bench today. Loaded 150 9 mm with 4.0grs. of W-231 behind some Winchester 124gr. fmgs. I also had the cases prepped and primed. When I finished that I started belling 500 new .357 Star cases that just came in. I didn't get finished with those. Using my single stage (only press I have) Rock Chucker that belling the mouths gets a little boring after about 300. Will finish that up tomorrow and then prime them and put them in the jar ready to go.
It was almost good enough out to go shooting today but the older I get the warmer I want it.

Got a gun show this week end and another the week end after that so lots of looking and drooling in store.

Todd

Thats what interested little kids are for Todd... I always let my boys do that part for me...

JLA · 03-03-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by todd51

A fool and his money are soon parted. I have been using Oregon Trail Laser Cast 158gr SWC my .38 spl. and .357 mag. and the supply was getting low so put in an order for 2000 more. Then for some reason I looked at the Dardas sight like JLA is always suggesting. YIKES

did I pay way too much on the Laser Cast. Well lesson learned. Being stuck in my old ways just cost me $$$$$.

Thats about the same thing i did todd. Except I canceled my order and ordered matts bullets instead...

todd51 · 03-03-2011, 06:01 PM

That would help having some youngsters around but I don't. That is also why I have so much trouble with the computer, cell phone, digital camera, TV remote and all the rest of this confusing stuff.

If stuff just had an on and off switch maybe I could make it. That is why I like the gun world no digital stuff. Well that is till I pick up one of the AR's and have to ask "how do you operate this thing?", "what is that for?". Huh, if it had a proper bolt handle it wouldn't need no stinking "assist".

JLA · 03-03-2011, 06:15 PM

haa, I agree. Thats why i prefer mini 14s to AR15s

gun-nut · 03-04-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by polishshooter

Then out comes the Auto priming tool...Crap, Lee says no Federal primers, never switched it over from priming my .223 cases, Hmmmm.... how dangerous COULD that be if I am EXTRA careful....

I have used all brands of primers and have not had a problem. I cant tell you how many thousands of rounds i have done.

JLA · 03-04-2011, 09:14 PM

Becks reloading tonite. .380 for her CZ, and yup the tumblers a runnin too!!!

todd51 · 03-04-2011, 09:37 PM

Ain't zackly load'n just putting primers in those 500 new .357 cases. Using that Lee Hand priming tool everybody knocks. I have a nice RCBS Universal but seem to pass it up a grab one of the Lees. Won't brag on them at all but I do see to prefer them. One has the lever JB welded back together but I still grab it over the others. One is set for large and the set for small primers. Gees 200 down and 300 to go.

woolleyworm · 03-05-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Becks reloading tonite. .380 for her CZ, and yup the tumblers a runnin too!!!

Pat on the back for D-K ! Can't quite get Carrie fully into the reloading aspect, she just like the unloading portion ! Not gonna push it too much, great range partners are hard to come by and she has fulfilled my request that if she is going to shoot reloads, that she has to go through the loading process with me for 100 rounds to see how it's done.

JLA · 03-05-2011, 10:31 PM

Shes almost done capping off the last couple hundred rounds. She did brass prep and clean up last night. I primed them all for her earlier today and shes dropping 3.5 grains of AA#2 under the 100 gr Berrys HBRN and the 90 gr XTPs. Shes already got 4 or 5 hundred on the desk right now... She said she was gonna make a thread about the blisters on her blisters from deburring flashholes...

American Leader · 03-05-2011, 10:34 PM

I can believe the blisters, been there done that!

medalguy · 03-05-2011, 10:40 PM

Hi guys, Just finished loading 400 .308 for my stock. I went to the Albuquerque gun show today and didn't find anything I couldn't live without. So, came back home and went to work on the Dillon. Today, the Dillon. Tomorrow, the range. Life is great.

JLA · 03-05-2011, 10:42 PM

yes it is indeed!

upsguy · 03-06-2011, 07:41 PM

From Fri night till today, I've loaded 550 rounds of .45 ACP and about 150 of .45 Colt on my turret press. I've got 1000 more rounds coming from Dardas as well, I haven't been reloading for long and think I know that I'll be buying my cast stuff from him. I've been very happy with his bullets.

American Leader · 03-06-2011, 07:45 PM

Upsguy, what do you do with ammo in Illinois???

American Leader · 03-06-2011, 07:46 PM

I'm gettin ready to load again, took a ammo count today and am down to 21M misc. cal Gotta start fillin those buckets!

upsguy · 03-06-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by American Leader

Upsguy, what do you do with ammo in Illinois???

Just look at it, pretty much... Lol

I hope the answer you might be looking for is, shoot it? That's pretty much what I'm doin with it.

American Leader · 03-06-2011, 08:05 PM

I travel to Milan Rifle Club where I am a member and even though I love this club I hate taking my guns into Ill! My carry permit is no good across the river and I always feel uneasy if you know what I mean

upsguy · 03-07-2011, 12:19 AM

I know EXACTLY what you mean. This is the WORST state to own guns, PERIOD. Wisconsin is the only other state you cannot carry, but, that's gonna change real soon. Yea... the only thing I carry is a freakin pocket knife, that'll really scare a bad guy that wants to try to do something to me or mine... I wish I could move, but I've got 22 years with UPS so I'm kinda stuck, for now...

todd51 · 03-07-2011, 12:25 AM

upsguy, Yesterday door bell rang and I opened the door to the UPS man. He had a small cardboard box which he handed to me. It almost turned me up side down. It contained 2000 124gr. 9mm bullets. He just smiled and went on his way. Dang that box was heavy.

03-03-2011, 12:30 AM	#101
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 747	Re: who's reloading tonight? Loaded up some (40) .243 with 39 grains of imr4350 topped off with sierra 100 grain gamemasters. This didn't take too long because I had the cases prepped, so I followed that up with 100 rounds of 45 acp. These beauties were 230 grain jacketed ball on top of 5 grains of bullseye. Now if I could just find the time to shoot them!

03-03-2011, 12:52 AM	#102
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: who's reloading tonight? Sounds good Gary. I too was at the bench today. Loaded 150 9 mm with 4.0grs. of W-231 behind some Winchester 124gr. fmgs. I also had the cases prepped and primed. When I finished that I started belling 500 new .357 Star cases that just came in. I didn't get finished with those. Using my single stage (only press I have) Rock Chucker that belling the mouths gets a little boring after about 300. Will finish that up tomorrow and then prime them and put them in the jar ready to go. It was almost good enough out to go shooting today but the older I get the warmer I want it. Got a gun show this week end and another the week end after that so lots of looking and drooling in store. Todd __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-03-2011, 10:10 AM	#103
garydude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Desert Southwest Proper Contributor Posts: 747	Re: who's reloading tonight? Sounds good Todd; never get tired of hearing about "500 new cases of Starline brass" makes my mouth water. I too have only the single stage Rock Chucker, but I'm rather fond of it and couldn't part with it. I may be a little batty, but I do like reloading and I am very meticulous with my work. Heck, I even clean primer pockets on my pistol reloads. When I finish a round, I want it to be perfect in all aspects, and it will have a mirror-like finish. Great day to you Todd; hope you can get out today and fling some lead on that beautiful property of yours. Is is greening up yet, or does it still look like winter?

03-03-2011, 10:22 AM	#104
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,288	Loaded up 200rds of .44spcl last night, 240gr LFN, over 6.1grns of AA #5 for 757fps. (a minimum load) Ran out of bullets, so I guess it's time to make a little trip to get some more. Last edited by carver; 03-03-2011 at 10:25 AM..

03-03-2011, 11:16 AM	#105
polishshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 7,863	Re: who's reloading tonight? My Swift case lenght guage showed up today from Midway that was on backorder, so when I got home from work before my wife got home I decided to trim up a couple of the new remington brass I bought this weekend to see how it worked... Did you know that when you buy 100 you get 102? Then after dinner I decided to just get out the Lee collet dies and read how they worked...Hmmmm, took it apart, put it back together, read them again, oh WTH, I'll just set it up, and then, OK let me try JUST one....Hmmm... 102 neck sized cases later I believe I have it figured out Then out comes the Auto priming tool...Crap, Lee says no Federal primers, never switched it over from priming my .223 cases, Hmmmm.... how dangerous COULD that be if I am EXTRA careful.... Before I knew it, it was MIDNIGHT and low and behold, two new Frankford Arsenal 50 round ammo boxes are filled with 100 Sized, chamferred and primed cases ready to load! Tonight I'm just planning to read the instructions on my new powder measure __________________ The problems we face today are there because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Last edited by polishshooter; 03-03-2011 at 11:17 AM..

03-03-2011, 12:38 PM	#106
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: who's reloading tonight? A fool and his money are soon parted. I have been using Oregon Trail Laser Cast 158gr SWC my .38 spl. and .357 mag. and the supply was getting low so put in an order for 2000 more. Then for some reason I looked at the Dardas sight like JLA is always suggesting. YIKES did I pay way too much on the Laser Cast. Well lesson learned. Being stuck in my old ways just cost me $$$$$. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-03-2011, 06:01 PM	#109
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: who's reloading tonight? That would help having some youngsters around but I don't. That is also why I have so much trouble with the computer, cell phone, digital camera, TV remote and all the rest of this confusing stuff. If stuff just had an on and off switch maybe I could make it. That is why I like the gun world no digital stuff. Well that is till I pick up one of the AR's and have to ask "how do you operate this thing?", "what is that for?". Huh, if it had a proper bolt handle it wouldn't need no stinking "assist". __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-03-2011, 06:15 PM	#110
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: who's reloading tonight? haa, I agree. Thats why i prefer mini 14s to AR15s __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-04-2011, 09:14 PM	#112
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: who's reloading tonight? Becks reloading tonite. .380 for her CZ, and yup the tumblers a runnin too!!! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-04-2011, 09:37 PM	#113
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: who's reloading tonight? Ain't zackly load'n just putting primers in those 500 new .357 cases. Using that Lee Hand priming tool everybody knocks. I have a nice RCBS Universal but seem to pass it up a grab one of the Lees. Won't brag on them at all but I do see to prefer them. One has the lever JB welded back together but I still grab it over the others. One is set for large and the set for small primers. Gees 200 down and 300 to go. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

03-05-2011, 10:31 PM	#115
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: who's reloading tonight? Shes almost done capping off the last couple hundred rounds. She did brass prep and clean up last night. I primed them all for her earlier today and shes dropping 3.5 grains of AA#2 under the 100 gr Berrys HBRN and the 90 gr XTPs. Shes already got 4 or 5 hundred on the desk right now... She said she was gonna make a thread about the blisters on her blisters from deburring flashholes... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-05-2011, 10:34 PM	#116
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: who's reloading tonight? I can believe the blisters, been there done that!

03-05-2011, 10:40 PM	#117
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: who's reloading tonight? Hi guys, Just finished loading 400 .308 for my stock. I went to the Albuquerque gun show today and didn't find anything I couldn't live without. So, came back home and went to work on the Dillon. Today, the Dillon. Tomorrow, the range. Life is great.

03-05-2011, 10:42 PM	#118
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: who's reloading tonight? yes it is indeed! __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-06-2011, 07:41 PM	#119
upsguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CROOK Co. Illinois Posts: 77	Re: who's reloading tonight? From Fri night till today, I've loaded 550 rounds of .45 ACP and about 150 of .45 Colt on my turret press. I've got 1000 more rounds coming from Dardas as well, I haven't been reloading for long and think I know that I'll be buying my cast stuff from him. I've been very happy with his bullets. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain, don't leave home without it.

03-06-2011, 07:45 PM	#120
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: who's reloading tonight? Upsguy, what do you do with ammo in Illinois???

03-06-2011, 07:46 PM	#121
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: who's reloading tonight? I'm gettin ready to load again, took a ammo count today and am down to 21M misc. cal Gotta start fillin those buckets!

03-06-2011, 08:05 PM	#123
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: who's reloading tonight? I travel to Milan Rifle Club where I am a member and even though I love this club I hate taking my guns into Ill! My carry permit is no good across the river and I always feel uneasy if you know what I mean Last edited by American Leader; 03-06-2011 at 08:06 PM..

03-07-2011, 12:19 AM	#124
upsguy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CROOK Co. Illinois Posts: 77	Re: who's reloading tonight? I know EXACTLY what you mean. This is the WORST state to own guns, PERIOD. Wisconsin is the only other state you cannot carry, but, that's gonna change real soon. Yea... the only thing I carry is a freakin pocket knife, that'll really scare a bad guy that wants to try to do something to me or mine... I wish I could move, but I've got 22 years with UPS so I'm kinda stuck, for now... __________________ Your best weapon is your brain, don't leave home without it.

03-07-2011, 12:25 AM	#125
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,575	Re: who's reloading tonight? upsguy, Yesterday door bell rang and I opened the door to the UPS man. He had a small cardboard box which he handed to me. It almost turned me up side down. It contained 2000 124gr. 9mm bullets. He just smiled and went on his way. Dang that box was heavy. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member