How to make Dummy Rounds

[thehobbygunsmith]

Hey guys, i uploaded a new video to my channel for any of you who are interested on how to make your own dummy rounds at home as a little weekend project, or as a project on your free time. I hope you guys like this video and please Share, Like, and Subscribe to the channel to show some love. Thanks!!!

 

[mcb]

Nice video.

I have found that with heavy use the empty dummy cartridge will eventually let the bullet set back into the case. I drill out the primer pocket and before cross drilling the case. I then resize the case and seat the bullet to the proper OAL. With the bullet seated and crimped I fill it the case with a two part epoxy. Let that cure and then cross drill the case to show that its a dummy cartridge. The bullet stays put better and does not get pushed back into the cartridge from repeated chamberings.

 

[Blue68f100]

I used low temp solder and just soldered the bullet in place. Not going any where.

 

[mcb]

I like the solder idea, got to be less mess than the epoxy idea I have been doing.

 

[thehobbygunsmith]

Nice video.

I have found that with heavy use the empty dummy cartridge will eventually let the bullet set back into the case. I drill out the primer pocket and before cross drilling the case. I then resize the case and seat the bullet to the proper OAL. With the bullet seated and crimped I fill it the case with a two part epoxy. Let that cure and then cross drill the case to show that its a dummy cartridge. The bullet stays put better and does not get pushed back into the cartridge from repeated chamberings.

Thats a awesome idea, and i like the solder idea aswell.

 

[LoneGoose]

I got the idea that OP was trying to stay away from reloading equipment, so anyone could do it. Would a bead of thin super glue at the case mouth prevent set back?

 

[Blue68f100]

With the way bullets are fitted to the case it may if applied just before seating the bullet. Never have tried it, so I really don't know. If you do try it you probably want a fairly loose fit so the SG will not be pushed out of the way.

When I do a low temp solder, I have just enough neck tension to hold the bullet in place. Get it too tight and solder does not have room to creep into the joint. And it will form a fillet at the neck which you really don't one if the rounds head spaces of the neck.

 

[beag_nut]

I don't understand the purpose of this video. I have made my own dummies by simply not de-priming (a previously fired round), then loading a new bullet into an empty case. Thusly, I was able to make several "styles" (both round-nose, flat-nose, jacketed, lead wadcutter, etc.). After normal crimping, the bullet ain't going anywhere. If not crimping (after resizing), the rounds may actually not chamber. What am I missing? This thread is under the "Gunsmithing" sub-forum, where presumably most already know about reloading.

 

[1KPerDay]

I don't understand the purpose of this video. I have made my own dummies by simply not de-priming (a previously fired round), then loading a new bullet into an empty case. Thusly, I was able to make several "styles" (both round-nose, flat-nose, jacketed, lead wadcutter, etc.). After normal crimping, the bullet ain't going anywhere. If not crimping (after resizing), the rounds may actually not chamber. What am I missing?

In a semi-auto, repeated chamberings from a magazine will eventually cause bullet setback, despite your assertion that "the bullet ain't going anywhere."
For revolvers, your method is fine.

 

[mcb]

In a semi-auto, repeated chamberings from a magazine will eventually cause bullet setback, despite your assertion that "the bullet ain't going anywhere."
For revolvers, your method is fine.

I have had bullet come loose in my revolver dummies too. Throwing the moonclips at the cylinder often enough and even the revolver cartridge dummies will come loose too.