BBQRibs
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Agreed that Ikea table looks sketchy for what you're talking about. Smallest and lightest thing I've put a press on (Dillon xl650 w. case feeder/Inline Fab. QD mount) is one of these https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-45-in-W-x-36-in-H-2-Drawer-Hardwood-Work-Bench/1000372217
Not too much of a footprint difference if I'm reading the Ikea table dimensions right.
Home reloading doesn't have to be filthy with heavy fumes; but expect to be working with and cleaning up stuff like grease, oil, case lube spray, tiny bits of brass, powder grains, bullet coating material and lead (depending on what types of bullets you load), etc. getting on the press and bench.
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On 3/19/2020 at 10:36 PM, ph4t0ny said:
https://iabrass.com has all you want in stock.
Northwest Iowa Brass, you can find them on ammoseek.
+1 for them.
Also have bought in recent years from elitereloading.com. Elite's prices can be higher than other, but I've been pleased with the consistently low % of crimped, crap, or other cals in their mixes.
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Laying flat and upside down on top shelves in a basement gear/reloading storage room.
I want that shelf space for other crap, so am going to wall hang them with computer headset hangers or coated hooks like Matt1 posted. -
On 1/25/2017 at 11:56 PM, Superpipe9 said:
So have you tried them yet? If so what's the verdict, worth all that extra coin or not? Thanks
Update: Only worn to a few matches so far but think they're worth it. The ball/socket adjustability deal is really nice.
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I recommend these https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2909260/mens-urban-pipeline-ripstop-cargo-shorts.jsp?color=Oh Khaki&prdPV=7 from Kohls.
Good pockets that don't stick out. Hit above the knee (I'm 6'03" ymmv). Stretchy waistband for holding tucked shirts and minimizing your man handles. High quality zipper facilitates quick leaks. Light material and inner mesh are nice during those summer matches when you're sweating your junk off. Dirt and crud wash out better than with cotton drawers.
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Not that one, but a guy brings a taller type to practice sessions sometimes. Good practice and fun as hell.
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Got mine!.....
in CZ
That is a @$%^#$&%*#%$ beautiful pic.
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Them: "Wat u do?"
Me: "Competitive pistol shooting... USPSA."
Them: "Wat that?"
Me: "It's like putt putt golf courses, but with running and a pistol."
Them: "Wat look like?"
Me: "Search 'USPSA' on Youtube and click a few vids. Skip the ones featuring heavy mouth breathing and plumbers' cracks. Watch the ones with Ben Stoeger to develop your baller envy, and Taran Butler to find out where all the hot chicks that aren't at our clubs go."
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9 hours ago, Superpipe9 said:
So have you tried them yet? If so what's the verdict, worth all that extra coin or not? Thanks
Seems I was a little hasty about them being enroute. On backorder 'til mid-Feb. D'oh!
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On 11/10/2016 at 2:48 PM, ncjustin said:
I'm getting ready to get into USPSA. I've only been reloading for 6 months now and have only loaded Bayou 147's. I've seen people shooting 124's, 147's and everything in between. What's everyone's personal preference to load for quick/fast shooting?
I prefer 135s or 124s. But my gun shoots 147s more accurately enough to matter, so that's what I use.
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Sorry don't have any pics. 5 gal buckets from Lowes or Home Depot for dirty. Clean in bigass ziplock bags.
Those cheap locking lid bins are a great idea. One of these days I'll tear a bag, brass will roll under shelves while I cuss a lot, and I'll go buy them.
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Got the old type from Dillon last Oct for $140. It's been good. Never varied more than 0.1. Sturdier than the old other brand I had that crapped out.
Haven't seen or heard anything about the new ones yet. Nice display and hingey cover.
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On 1/21/2017 at 1:47 AM, Dirtchevy841 said:
Thinking of going with this setup except probably use Lee factory crimp die with adjustment knob. But on the Redding resizer can you use the lock nut on the top. I know the Lee you can't. That's why I using the Dillon right now.
Sure can.
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19 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
You think you like the racers you gonna love the masters. I said I didn't need the masters cause I liked the racers but when you get them you'll see the difference. Never use nothing else besides the race masters.
Thanks that's good to hear.
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I switched from CR Speeds to Racers and like the Racers retention, adjustability, and sturdiness better.
That said, a box is enroute with Race Masters in it.
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15 hours ago, CrashDodson said:
After a very very very frustrating few months I settled on this combo:
Redding dual ring sizer
Mr bullet feeder powder funnel/expander
Redding competition seating die
Sill using the dillon crimp die.
I crank ammo out like its my job now without any trouble.
Are you me?
Same exact story and final setup. That MBF funnel is the shizzle.
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Personal preference is DAA belts and pouches (Racers) over CR Speed. Some guys I shoot with grabbed Shooters Connection belts. They like 'em and they cost less.
That stock holster hanger works alright but you'd be glad you got a BOSS. It's stable as hell and adjusts nicely.
I dig the big screen on top of the Comp. Electronics pocket pro II. Easy for solo live or dry fire practice.
Cool you're getting back into it, have fun!
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Inline Fabrication's ultra mounts are stable as hell. Only fiddled with the Dillon strong mount at other peoples' houses and they seemed great. No worries with those types as long as the bench is sturdy and stable.
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19 hours ago, Dirtchevy841 said:
Just seeing what you guys are using. My current setup is a Dillon resize die, Lee seater and crimp die. Want to have a second toolhead just for comp loads. Hate switching all my settings to load 40 ammo for my Glock's and XDs. Was thinking about going with Dillon sizer, Redding comp seater micrometer and lee factory crimp die for the comp toolhead. Let me know what y'all have. This is for a Dillon 650 press. I also run all my brass through a grx push die so I don't have to use a u die for resizing.
Also a 650: Machined/clamped-down tool head; Redding dual-ring sizer/decapper; Dillon powder with MBF funnel (love this thing); Redding comp seater/micrometer; Dillon crimp.
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19 hours ago, darkvibe said:
When you pick up range scavenged brass you're picking up brass that I shot that is nearing the end of its useful life with primer pockets that are starting to loosen up and stuff. Have fun loading it.
Just buy once fired brass from somewhere that is likely to actually be fired only one time like an indoor range. Then you aren't reloading garbage.
Ah, so it's YOU! Seriously though I agree with this. Bigass bags of once-fired are the way to go.
I'll pick up my own after a solo practice but don't grab randos much anymore unless someone left a pile that looks good. So much is trash or in the what the hell category.
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I toss any notoriously crap head stamps, steel pretending to be brass, crimped if I don't feel like dealing with it, too Glocked, damaged, etc, but don't sort by head stamp. All go through a Redding dual-ring at stage one without any prior sizing.
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On 12/17/2016 at 0:25 PM, nikdanja said:
Thinking about wet tumbling my pistol brass that I use for matches.. I'm talking about going the extra mile and popping out primers before, the whole 9 yards. I figure it couldn't hurt to give the brass a little more "slick" feeling for feeding along with consistent primer depths because all the garbage is out before hand.
Does anyone do this?
I did with a couple thousand to see if it mattered any vs. depriming after tumbling. Other than shinier pockets, nope.
On 1/15/2017 at 0:16 AM, RiggerJJ said:After a wet tumble, what do you do with the hazardous waste water?
Drink it to absorb the essence of all the blown out 9 mjr brass I accidentally left in, for more explosive movement and speed.
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BBI 180, 4.3 gr VV N320, 1.125ish OAL
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Dillon Terminator. It will impress you with it's reliability, and your bench's visitors with the matching blue aesthetics.
Same exact story and final setup. That MBF funnel is the shizzle.
Planning a reloading setup in my apartment
in Dillon Precision Reloading Equipment
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Damn, that's slick! Great example of doing it smart.