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    Electronic Powder Dispenser

    Like the OP, I don't really load enough at a time to justify the expense of a powered dispenser but hey, it's a gadget and I love gadgets so I bought a RCBS Chargemaster. I really enjoy using it even if it is a lot slower than my now abandoned, trusty, manual RCBS Uniflow and Lyman digital scale.
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    9mm....worth it?

    Hmm, never thought about the cost/time factor when it came to my reloading. Like others, I started reloading during the panic days when factory ammo was non-existent only to find out that reloading supplies were just about as hard to find. I devoted my early days to grabbing up as much brass...
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    Dillion lube or Hornady one shot

    I still use homemade monkey milk (lanolin, alcohol). Works as good as any commercial lube I've tried and lasts a long time.
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    Do you do this with your reloads?

    Simple.... ^^^ This ^^^^
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    Does anyone prefer a single stage press

    I use my single stage has been semi-retired an used mainly for depriming duties. I do all my reloading (.380, 9mm, 45, and .223) on a simple RCBS turret. Yes, they are slow but I really enjoy the hands-on-every-step experience a single stage and turret press offer.
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    Wet tumbler question?

    I had the same problem and was told to start using ArmorAll Wash-n-wax which would help. I was also told that the quicker the brass dries, the less spots you would have and that I should get a cheap food dehydrator which would greatly speed up the drying process. That seemed to do the trick and...
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    Reloading Bench Lighting ?

    Like you said, it does make clean-up easy. The main reason was that that area was not very level and the cutting board made for a nice sturdy surface for the scale that was easy to level. After reading about accuracy of the scale if in close proximity to your press, I used soft rubber for...
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    Reloading Bench Lighting ?

    Same here. I have them on all my presses, case trimmer and swager.
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    Reloading Bench Lighting ?

    I agree, LED is the way to go. 4' overhead LED's can be found at reasonable prices at Sam's Club. They are very bright and they don't mess with your electronics. I bought 4 of them there since I don't shop Costco because of their anti-gun position.
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    Wet tumbler question?

    I've had my FART for quite some time now and use it a lot. So far I'm VERY, VERY happy with it and it has performed flawlessly and beyond my expectations. When and if it ever gives out, I won't hesitate getting another one. I find myself grabbing and cleaning all the filthy brass I can get...
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    What clever little things have you "invented or discovered" that you can share?

    The police range where I shoot is notorious for looooong grass most of the time and brass tarps, nets, etc. are a must. Recently I picked up some cheap butterfly nets ($2) at the local flea market (you know, the oriental guys with all the boxes on the ground of dollar items). They have an...
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    Reloading in the Garage - Powder Storage

    Here in northern Indiana humidity is a real issue in the summer months and since I also reload in my old basement (dry but musty) I have to run a dehumidifier 24/7 in my reloading room. Until needed, all of my unopened bottles of powder and primers are vacuum packed using my handy Foodsaver...
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    hand prime vs press prime?

    I'm in agreement with the majority and hand prime all my brass. Twice I have got the urge to reinstall the press priming tube on my RCBS turret press and give it another try and twice I have removed it. I just prefer the "feel" and the consistency that you get with hand priming.
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    IR 4895 or CFE 223

    Thanks for the input guys. My .223 powder inventory now sits at 3 lbs of IMR4895, 1 lb of H335, 1 lb. of Varget and 2 lbs of CFE223. From what I've read about how good the H335 meters, maybe I'll look for more of that when I need to re-stock. Since I use a Chargemaster, good metering...
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    Show us a picture of your reloading bench

    Hey Cobra. Nice RCBS turret press. I love mine and it's probably the only reason I haven't switched to a progressive yet. Good luck with that primer feeder though, probably the only weak spot on the entire press. I ended up yanking mine off and went back to using a hand primer which I found...
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