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  1. I use the large plastic parts storage boxes from Harbor Freight.  Fits in my range bag, and you can see how many moons you have loaded / used.  Pull out the side dividers and I think over 40 moons into it (don't have it handy).

  2. Guess it depends on how many you are doing.  I was told to plan for at least 7,000 cases per end mill.  The end mill was under $10.00 (got it from PM Industrial Sup., no connection,  Barry (owner) treated me very well), and since the edges are still like new when it is dull in the center, I can use it in my mill.  If I was processing a large quantity all the time, probably would have gone your route.

  3. It is hit and miss.  Some items they show in stock are not and others are.  I have waited a few weeks for some orders, and others come within a week.  I have also had them cancel orders even though they say it is in stock.  As others have said, they were better years ago.

  4. Edit: Anyone know of a gadget that makes powder die height adjustment not a pain in the ass on a 1050? Want to be able to switch back and forth between loading 0.356 for my bottom feeders and 0.358 for my "9mm" 929. 

     

    I have 2 powder dies with Hornady Sure-LOC Lock Rings on them.  Just swap them out.    Guess you could get a 2nd powder funnel and cut it down for the .356"

  5. On the FCD, the crimp insert for revolvers will give you a roll crimp, for auto's, a tapper crimp.  The inserts are interchangeable. So, if I am loading a 160 for my revolver, and it will not take a roll crimp, I use the insert for my 9mm.  I also got rid of the knob that came with it and replaced it with a bolt and nut.  This way I can lock the bolt in place and not worry about it moving.  If you are going to be using different inserts, use 2 nuts and lock them together, so you can go back to the exact crimp you had before.

  6. In reference to the length of the U die, a year ago they were longer, no problem with your lock nut.  They have now gone back to the short version.  I asked the customer rep about it, and he said there was a discussion about it, and management decided to go the short route.

    As mentioned, crank down on the decapping collet for it to work, but don't  over crank as it will not let the decapping pin slide up for a berdan primer and you will bend the tip of the decapping rod.. don't ask how I know.

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