[Leaving powder in the powder measure]

I put a CLEAR SHEET PROTECTOR inside my measures tube.

The powder never comes in contact with the tube.

[Wet tumbling with stainless media and Nu Finish?]

Just checked some brass I started using Armor-All Wash & Wax with

Carnuba wax back in March with, its still shiny.

[Wet tumbling with stainless media and Nu Finish?]

Try Armour-All Wash & Wax with Carnuba wax.

I started using this with wet SS tumbling a

few months ago, with a touch of Lemi-Shine RINSE AGENT

and COLD WATER. Seems to work at preventing tarnish

on my handgun brass.

[Removal of Super 1050 Index Ball]

Canned air, blow into the hole with the little nozzle, it

should pop it right out.

Check to see if a PENCIL MAGNET will get it.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

Max it,

Almost forgot, I also took up being an

NRA Instructor at a private club mostly.

[Black Bullets International not chambering]

I find using a Micrometer to measure the crimp diameter

is better than using a dial or digital caliper.

The Lee Factory Crimp die is DIFFERENT design for Rifle

and Pistol. The pistol design has SCREWED UP many a lead projectile by

making it undersized and the results are leading.

razorfish is correct, many new loaders believe that the CRIMP

HOLDS THE PROJECTILE, it DOES NOT, case tension holds holds it.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

Max it,

I'm retired and got back into shooting,

then Reloading and Casting, then Coating all for a hobby

to keep occupied. Now I seem to be heading time wise

like a full time job. I purchased completed projectiles

also, from Bayou, & SNS.

I've in the past used Lead from Penn, Quality Cast, Hornady

& ZERO projectiles.

I have some of the NEW projectiles from THE BLUE BULLET COMPANY

that a friend gave me some samples of and I've not loaded them as of yet.

They're 158 grain .359 SWC NO LUBE GROOVE.

I use HI-TEK coatings from Bayou to coat with and

presently have an order on the way from Gateway Bullets

of the NEW "DRY MIX HI-TEK" product.

Donnie's order has not yet left Australia. (he ordered a bunch I hear).

I find the Casting and Coating to be RELAXING just as I find reloading to be.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

I think I'll start with 3.5 grains of VV N320 on the Bayou 124 TC

loaded at the C.O.L. of 1.080 for my CZ's. (SP-01, P0-1 Compact)

Go up to 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 We'll see.

The CZ SP-01 seem to shoot well INDOORS with the Bayou COATED

147 grain RNFP and 3.2 grains VV N320 loaded at 1.130/1.135.

[How to choose a coated bullet?]

Bayou, SNS, Gateway, LNL, and now BBI has now switched coatings,

all these use the Australian HI-TEK polymer coatings.

Blue Bullets uses their own color/process.

There are other manufacturers using ELECTROSTATIC TYPE "POWDER COATING"

[Black Bullets International not chambering]

jc3257,

Always use YOUR BARREL and try the PLUNK TEST to verify profile.

Test the final length for magazine fit and that A DUMMY also cycles.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

Tripod,

WRONG projectile, I was looking for info on the

BAYOU 124 grain TCG profile(grooveless) as in NO lube groove.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

razorfish,

Correct, the dry mix will be easier to mix up, add your own

Acetone, coat/dry/bake/coat/dry/bake/SIZE/load/shoot.

You can coat/bake 200/300 at a time IN A DEDICATED CONVECTION

COUNTERTOP OVEN (it can never be used for FOOD AGAIN).

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

razorfish,

Thanks,

The newer HI-TEK colors coming out have better/better catalysts.

Gateway Bullets presently has the newest DRY POWER HI-TEK mix

that has the color/catalyst already together in DRY form, that

makes it easier for self casters/coaters to apply.

DONNIE'S order of the newest colors and dry mixes has not yet

arrived in the US from Australia.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

My CZ SP-01 and P-01 Compact will load the Bayou Coated 147 RNFP at 1.130/1.135.

To use the Bayou 124 TC (Coated Groove-less) I need to set C.O.L.

at 1.080 (with a safety factor) to pass the PLUNK TEST in both firearms.

I was looking for a possible start charge with the Bayou 124 TC and VV N320 powder.

[Primer tubes for Vibra Prime]

I may just have to make up some with that new tube place to order from.

THANKS.

[RL 550 B Roller Handle Poll]

I use the Roller handle on the 550 but have just replaced it with

a Inline Fabrication ERGO Roller handle, I like the reach as I

load in a standing position.

[NEED LOAD Bayou Coated 9 MM 124 grain TCG VV N320 Info?]

Just looking for any load info for my two CZ's.

1 SP-01 and 1 P-01.

I want to try these Lead 124 TC Grooveless projectiles.

Been shooting a few of Donnie's 147's.

Looking to load with VV N320 powder but could use ANY LOAD INFO.

I've been using some of Donnie's New Color coatings HI-TEK Red/Copper

as of late, but these were only available this past Monday in

Green or the GOLD that these are.

[Bayou Bullets]

I been trying some different samples (100 packs)from Donnie, I've ordered

in the morning and two days later they're in my mailbox.

You just can't beat that for great customer service.

[Weighting the powder in the hopper]

I cycle charges into a small pill bottle a few times and dump back into the hopper,

then I drop 10 charges into it and weigh for an average charge.

If I take a break, I repeat the above.

When finished loading for the session, I drop 10 charges and get the average.

Constantly checking your work is a good thing.

[Tuning Hornady AP Press, my tweaks, any more suggestions]

Go over to thefirearmsforum.com

go to AMMO & RELOADING,

Look for the Hornady LNL-AP press Hints and Tricks"

It's a complete video series on the press and well done

by 76highboy.

Look for the video on the Priming System, it shows you

how to set it and check it.

If it's off just slightly you apply added stress to the

Black mounting piece and it breaks.

Some people have added METAL BACKING PLATES.

DON'T FORCE THINGS, look for causes and fix them.

[U Die]

The Dillon Square Deal ONLY USES DILLON PROPRIETARY DIES FOR THAT MACHINE.

They are not dies you are accustom to seeing.

Other Dillon presses use industry standard dies 7/8-14 thread including the "U" Die.

[Hi Tek coating]

HI-TEK "DRY POWDER MIX" is now available in limited quantity

from Gateway Bullets, a larger DRY MIX order for Donnie at

Bayou Bullets has not yet been filled in Australia.

The Dry Mix has the Color and Catalyst already together,

you just add ACETONE and mix-tumble your projectiles-dry-bake-repeat.

[Build or Buy Bench]

Have a look at americanworkbench.com

American made, he makes tables and benches for all

kinds of hobbies and crafts, big work tables also.

Nice stuff!

[Which Coated Bullet?]

Shot some NEW 147 RNFP in the RED/COPPER HI-TEK coating from Donnie at Bayou.

My CZ SP-01 Target looks like the 147 RNFP over 3.2 of VV N320 1.135 c.o.l. will be

something to work with.

[LNL AP throwing light charges with Clays]

When the rotor ROTATES to the top, does it "CLICK" WITH AUTHORITY when it hits

the TOP and the BOTTOM of the slot?

Is the POWDER FUNNEL getting a GROOVE wore into itself,

originals were not heat treated, I don't know if they are presently either.