Gee, I wish someone made or would invent (........) for reloaders.

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Rembrandt

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I think re-loaders are by nature mechanically inclined and are always looking for ways to improve the process. Simply amazed at the creativity of people on this site like jmorris and others that come up with nifty reloading inventions. There's been a few attempts in the past to show what solutions others have found. Post some pics and show us what the reloading manufacturers missed and could have improved on.



I was somewhat disappointed that Dillon didn't offer a bullet tray option for those who couldn't use a strong mount....they must assume everyone has the ceiling height it takes when using one. Wanting to keep everything blue, I went with the Dillon box and made a bracket that it can hang from.

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While a Dillon case feeder is an outstanding option, trying to monitor what is inside without having the height of Shaquille O'Neal or a step ladder is nearly impossible. Went to the auto parts store and picked up a convex truck mirror to put above the feeder bowl. Fabricated a bracket and problem solved.

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I'm more of a wood worker than a machinist, so I appreciate the nice job you did on the tray.

I'm not as clever as most of you Highroaders, so most of the improvements I use were thought of by someone else.

Dave
 
Rembrandt said:
I think re-loaders are by nature mechanically inclined and are always looking for ways to improve the process. Simply amazed at the creativity of people on this site like jmorris and others that come up with nifty reloading inventions. There's been a few attempts in the past to show what solutions others have found. Post some pics and show us what the reloading manufacturers missed and could have improved on.



I was somewhat disappointed that Dillon didn't offer a bullet tray option for those who couldn't use a strong mount....they must assume everyone has the ceiling height it takes when using one. Wanting to keep everything blue, I went with the Dillon box and made a bracket that it can hang from.

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While a Dillon case feeder is an outstanding option, trying to monitor what is inside without having the height of Shaquille O'Neal or a step ladder is nearly impossible. Went to the auto parts store and picked up a convex truck mirror to put above the feeder bowl. Fabricated a bracket and problem solved.

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I noticed that the collator height on my new 650 is about 4" lower than my older 650. I still need a mirror but at least I can reach up and feel the brass inside. I'm 6'2" tall and the old 650 has the collator up so high I can't get my hand in there. Obviously I need a lower bench.

When it comes to Dillon stuff there's a HUGE group of people making aftermarket improvements. If you don't have the EC quick change powder measure device you're really missing out.
 
The primer trays could be used as a stencil to dip in paint and decorate a wall. Perfect for that Marston Mat look.
 
All I ever think about is what can we make from all the empty plastic primer trays? They suck as coaster!
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I too, have tried to figure out what to re-purpose them for. Always been a total loss.

Rembrandt, love your mirror idea! I'll have to put one on my Hornady. I'm only 5'8" and mine is way up there.
 
I use a convex side mirror on a no drill mount I threw together, so I can see inside the case and bullet collators.

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The piece of equipment I struggle with most is something to measure the distance to the lands in a chamber. The Hornady gauges are the best I've used, and no matter how well I think I'm operating it, I seem to get +- .005 or worse error. If there's a technique, I wish someone would show me. Otherwise a better tool is needed.
 
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The piece of equipment I struggle with most is something to measure the distance to the lands in a chamber. The Hornady gauges are the best I've used, and no matter how well I think I'm operating it, I seem to get +- .005 or worse error. If there's a technique, I wish someone would show me. Otherwise a better tool is needed.
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The RCBS precision mic's work pretty dang well.
 
I wish there was a simple and easy way to make primers for yourself. If someone would come up with a primary charge that was easy to make and tool that could punch out cups and anvils from a beer can... golden.
 
I was thinking about a GREAT invention for my Lee Classic Turret so that a finished round would get automatically dumped into a waiting tray, to eliminate one handling of the case and speed up production...…… but instead I ended up buying the system that Inline Fabrication makes and sells for that very purpose - lol
 
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