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Have you purchased anything gun related in the last three days?

I got a few accessories for reloading to try. Left to right;
1.25 Diopter (Reading) safety glasses for reloading bench work. A Lyman Pan/Funnel, Lyman BLEACHER reloading block for 45 Colt and similar size carts, and a Lyman E-Zee powder funnel.

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I am still working on assembling my Range Reloading Kit. I have two computer cases that I am putting foam in and then cutting out for the Lee Hand Press, Some Dies, an RCBS portable digital scale, et al. I got the Lyman funnel because it's just a tad smaller than RCBS funnels. But I think I have decided to go with the Lyman Pan/Funnel so it's two tools in one. i just need to TRY it before I take it to the range. I never used one before. Good reviews by Reloader's, so I would think it's functional.

The Bleacher reloading block is nice. I like the design and the concept, but it is too big for the range bag. I will use it at the bench. I think I am just going to pilfer some 25 cartridge blocks from small factory ammo boxes and call the kit done soon.
 
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Ah! These might be just the ticket for my range reloading kit.

An Etsy Seller has these 25 cartridge reloading blocks. I ordered the small (for 9mm, 38 Spl and similar) to try one. They are thin enough that I think I can order all three and stack them in one of the range bags, so I have a block for all my pistol carts - and rifle since I currently only shoot 9mm and 38/357 in rifle. Should be here by Wednesday of next week. I think they will work perfectly in my range reloading kit bag, where space is at a premium.

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Let us know how it runs for you, I have one and have run it in 4 different ARs with 3 different gas tube lengths. I've run 700+ rounds of 6 different types of ammo and it still won't make it through a full mag without stove piping and hanging casings up in the top. It's super fun when it works, but I've never once shot more that 10-15 in a row. I keep it clean and well lubed too, hopefully you'll have way better luck. This happens every mag. Screenshot_20240509-183915_Gallery.jpg
 
Nylon maybe? Cutting board material. I scrounge all kinds of scrap this and that. I cut that out of a somewhat larger weird shaped piece.

I bought the black cutting board I mounted the powder measure stand on and set up the scale/trickler. I just pick it up together to store it or use it.

Here are both stored in the cabinet.
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Nylon maybe? Cutting board material. I scrounge all kinds of scrap this and that. I cut that out of a somewhat larger weird shaped piece.

I bought the black cutting board I mounted the powder measure stand on and set up the scale/trickler. I just pick it up together to store it or use it.

Here are both stored in the cabinet.
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I am still of the belief that you don't have a reloading room, you have a laboratory. Looks nice.:)
 
Some odds and ends today. After making a 1 hour trek (1 way) to a chain outdoor store with a gun department.... a gun department that is ALWAYS CLOSED for whatever reason. But I digress...

Got a few more powders just to keep the supply stocked-up, and some Lee Breech Lock accessories for my Range Reloading Kit. Including a Lee Breech Lock adapter for my Rock Chucker Press in case I ever want to use a Lee Breech Lock Die in that press. Doubtful, but you never know. I might as get one while they are available. In today's market, nothing would surprise me when it comes to an item suddenly becoming Unobtainium.

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Picked up a new 9mm Carbine rifle today for plinking. While I was at the gun shop, he had primers, so I got four packs for each (Large and Small), and a bottle of Hodgdon HS-6. The only pistol power he had in stock. But that works for me, so it was an easy decision.
I got a box of Blazer 9mm to see how factory ammo CYCLES through the carbine so I can compare it to my reloads.

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And this is so absurd, it's comical. I ordered a soft rifle case from Amazon for the new Carbine. Nothing fancy at all, and very inexpensive. They shipped it in a box that is large enough for 100 or more cases. Seriously. They did not even put any paper or bubble insert in. Just the rifle case flopping around inside during transit. I put a few remotes on the box to give you an idea of scale. The emply box weighs twice as much as the rifle case. Good grief.

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