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Ditto.
And I do not really “like” it.
And I do not really “like” it.
New Reloading Bench....Finally!
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I started reloading in the late 90s and metal was still the chosen container for 1lb jugs.
Nice setup. I especially like the cabinet space. I need to work on that in my area. I have plenty of shelves but the cabinets look great. I never could reload setting down. Case prep, priming, trimming is all done seated but No matter how I built my bench nor what press. I still stand to this day after over 100k rounds loaded, probably no more than 1k total have been seated. I blame It on all the years of powerlifting wrecking my shoulders.
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Yes. I bought Bullseye in the late 90's, too, but they were taller round metal canisters/bottles with a screw cap. The one in the photo is a short, square, 11 oz. unit with a compression/oil-can/flex cap. Note the can in the photo is "Hercules" branded. Hercules was acquired by Alliant in 1995.
I like to keep it around just for the novelty of it.
Agreed!! I much prefer to work!Ditto.
And I do not really “like” it.
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Ha, ha, ha!
I just noticed something really funny in the photo of the powder cabinet! The 1lb bottle of IMR 4350 says "NET WT. 8LBS. (3.63 KGS)" on the label!
I wonder... Do you suppose they would send me the missing 7 lbs if I complained?
I just noticed something really funny in the photo of the powder cabinet! The 1lb bottle of IMR 4350 says "NET WT. 8LBS. (3.63 KGS)" on the label!
I wonder... Do you suppose they would send me the missing 7 lbs if I complained?
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I have a RCBS Uniflow powder measure that I use for handguns in the upper middle cabinet behind the left door, behind the balance scale. There's a Lee Perfect powder measure behind the right hand door of the upper right cabinet. I use the Lee for rifle cartridges larger than .222 Remington. I have found it measures larger grained powders more consistently than the RCBS. I clamp the powder measure to the work top with a spring clamp when I am using it and store it when not in use. Makes it easier to do the other work without the additional clutter screwed down tight in the work space. I used to have a RCBS Chargemaster. After the third one went whack-o, and RCBS wouldn't repair or replace it, I tossed it in the trash.
I don't trust and won't buy any more electronic junk when it comes to reloading. IMHO, there is nothing a manual piece of equipment can't do better. Maybe not as fast, but certainly better. Keep in mind that the faster electronic gadgets also help you make mistakes faster, too!
Yes, over the years I have taken a liking to Redding's dies. Particularly the bushing dies. I like the option of being able to size just the body of the case and to be able to size the neck precisely after neck turning and/or reaming for uniform thickness. It made a big difference in my .300WSM's accuracy.
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