headednorth
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Yeah, like I said, Ive seen all the horrific vids out there. My glove wearing days were short lived and uneventful. BTW is that the guys head in the pic?
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What did you do in the reloading room recently?
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xtry51
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Yup. Got sucked into the lathe. No long sleeves, long hair or gloves around open mills or lathes. Bad juju.
The Giraud desktop trimmer is fully contained so gloves are good to go.
The Giraud desktop trimmer is fully contained so gloves are good to go.
What if you use those no slip finger tip things?
Amazon product ASIN B07DF698VDView: https://www.amazon.com/Fenleo-100Pcs-Rubber-Protection-Fingertip/dp/B07DF698VD
I need to update my trimming capabilities. Using the hand crank rcbs trim pro is getting old.
Amazon product ASIN B07DF698VDView: https://www.amazon.com/Fenleo-100Pcs-Rubber-Protection-Fingertip/dp/B07DF698VD
I need to update my trimming capabilities. Using the hand crank rcbs trim pro is getting old.
Mike 53
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For 223 and 30/06, I use trim die on the 650. For 308 I have a tri-way on a 3400rpm big motor. Haven't used that in a while but i think I used orange texture Nitrile gloves and still have all of my fingers. I bought a CH4d trim die for 30 Carbine and IIRC it worked okay. I have the Lee trim dies for all my calibers and they work ok for small batch.
Mike 53
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Have to admit getting wrapped around 30/06 cases using primer pocket uniformer on a corded drill couple times with nitrile or latex gloves. Scare ya but no damage 
I was eye balling this: only because it covers alot of cals for a minimal investment. Im trimming for mostly old military rifles so with a few .00X is fine
I have about 4k 30 carbine I would love to just size and trim all in one sitting to be done with it.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrEf0PbiiQ
I have about 4k 30 carbine I would love to just size and trim all in one sitting to be done with it.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrEf0PbiiQ
hv55maxx
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i can grab the trimmer with the drill press on and stop it (the belt has some play in it and its a cheap harbor freight drill press). I've had it stop the drill press before when ive gotten too aggressive trying to trim 308 too fast or if it catches a burr. I'm not worried about this benchtop drill press unless its got a sharp spinny thingy chucked
Have to admit getting wrapped around 30/06 cases using primer pocket uniformer on a corded drill couple times with nitrile or latex gloves. Scare ya but no damage
It could still twist a finger out of joint and you could lose correct use of it short or long term. No machine shoukd be used where your digits or hand has the potential to have to use force against the rotation of a shaft. Thats why even wood lathes have a tool rest that transfers the force of the tool to a stationary platform. Machine lathes have a tool holder so it's hands free.
Murphy's waiting patiently.
hv55maxx
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Murphy is waiting impatiently wondering why i left a little play in the drive belt and getting angrier everyday that nothing is happening.
Ship it to a brass processor. That’s what I did and will be doing going forward. I just don’t have the patience anymore.
Does the processor chamfer and deburr?
Care to share who you use for case prep? I tried to purchase some pre-prepped cases this week and I guess the guys equipment broke and he couldn't deliver until he gets a new part. I HAVE brass, but just don't have the time to process it all (still working, fortunately/unfortunately).
xtry51
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On man. That's worse than when 380 makes it into the 9mm press.
Yup.
Edit: apparently he doesn’t but I sent him brass and it wasn’t a problem loading 55 gr FMJs. I think he deburs but not chamfer? They fed and shot fine in my AR
Brass Processing Service - M&S Processed Brass
We offer a full line of brass processing service from rifle to pistol. Our current offering of processing includes the following: Pistol: 9mm, .40 S&W, & .45 ACP Rifle: .223/5.56 NATO & .308/7.62 NATO Our facility is capable of running 100,000 plus pieces per week. We welcome customers of all...
msprocessedbrass.com
Looks like he’s not accepting new orders until April 3 because he’s so busy
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If you have to do that though, at that point isn't it cutting into the bottom line? Then again for high accuracy rifle ammo you'll still be ahead, but for general blasting, practice, etc, are you still ahead vs commercial? Of course right now the market sucks, so you're still probably ahead....
-Mike
Yeah the first loading I’m not saving a whole lot. Maybe a few pennies per round - when compared to normal Wolf Gold prices. 27-28 cents. Now it’s huge.
But after that it’s a better savings since you don’t trim every loading and of course you only remove the primer pocket crimp once.
Artie
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You can adjust the trim length with a set screw. You still will need to chamfer and deburr but it isn't a lot. For what I do on a Lee Turret, with range pickup brass, for plinking ammo, the process and results are great. If you are processing a ton of quality brass for competion shooting and then reloading on a a progressive, this might not be for you. I am a skinflint
I just bought a Dillon super swager 600 last week, so I guess I should just get off my damn computer and start pulling that lever!
Thanks for sharing your processor though...i'll look into using him at some point.
Thanks for sharing your processor though...i'll look into using him at some point.
Mike 53
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Might want to uyoutube for putting spring on the SS to greatly speed up the process
Mike 53
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Dillon Super Swage 600 auto eject mod on You Tube
i'm a step ahead of ya mr. wegman! already chose my method of choice between the 15 hillbilly methods listed on the youtuber...there are some REALLY elaborate designs. I swear some people like 'modding' their gear more than using it for its intended purpose. speaking of which, my ass is still in this chair. i'm standing up now, lol.
Mike 53
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Ya don't want to go too deep into the primer pocket whichever method you use...
And might need to adjust a little for different headstamps.
And might need to adjust a little for different headstamps.
citoriguy
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Yup.
Edit: apparently he doesn’t but I sent him brass and it wasn’t a problem loading 55 gr FMJs. I think he deburs but not chamfer? They fed and shot fine in my AR
Brass Processing Service - M&S Processed Brass
We offer a full line of brass processing service from rifle to pistol. Our current offering of processing includes the following: Pistol: 9mm, .40 S&W, & .45 ACP Rifle: .223/5.56 NATO & .308/7.62 NATO Our facility is capable of running 100,000 plus pieces per week. We welcome customers of all...
Looks like he’s not accepting new orders until April 3 because he’s so busy
And to think I’ve been doing this for years by hand like a sucker!
Its $19 to ship 2500+ pieces to them and $90 for process and shipping back. .04 cents per round. Not bad, no wonder hes busy! If he only annealed for a few pennies more.
What is the rail for the bins on the front edge of the bench. i could use something better than the cheap plastic rail that came with my bins.Resized approximately 500 .223 cases getting ready for the inevitable ‘surge’ in crime in Indianapolis in the coming weeks.
I’m not usually big on photos of what I’m holding, but I think you guys are safe now that I’m a thousand miles west
Gladiator Rail Systems - made by whirlpool or maytag or some company that will be sold out to the Chinese .gov in the next month or two.
got the tip from @EddieCoyle years ago and never looked back. The bins/accessories are proprietary to the rails, but I only use it for the bins. the shit is REALLY cheap on Amazon and super easy to install w/a countersink and a level.
got the tip from @EddieCoyle years ago and never looked back. The bins/accessories are proprietary to the rails, but I only use it for the bins. the shit is REALLY cheap on Amazon and super easy to install w/a countersink and a level.
Nice looking ammo. What's the parent case on that?
And ball powder?!?! Yeah h110 is like that as well.....It's like playing with tiny bb's the shit goes everywhere.
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