[Rollsizer Decapper Setup]

I would also be in for one of these modified guideplate if you decide to make more units.
 

I am starting to see a little wear on mine.

I am about 33,000 rounds thru my decapper so far……all small primer brass so far. 

[300 AAC bullets or 308?]

Yes - You can use any 308 Winchester bullet for 300 Blackout.

[RL1100 - Can I use the "Short Trim Head Die" required for 300 B/O to also trim 5.56 or 308 brass or is this a NO-NO]

12 hours ago, Blacktail 8541 said:

Well I guess I have been doing it wrong for a long while as I use mine for .223 and .306 with no problems at all.

Blacktail - Thanks Sir for chiming in and challenging what Dillon told me. I did buy a short trim head toolhead but have not yet purchased my RT1500 trimmer.

If this is not a stupid idea my thought was to set up the following:

 

1> Set up the short trim die toolhead as a dedicated toolhead for converting LC 223/5.56 to 300 B/O with a Full Length resizing and a Lyman “M” die on this toolhead also after the trimming

2> Set up a dedicated standard toolhead for trimming 223/5.56 (Have an extra standard toolhead not in use) with a Full Length resizing die and a Lyman “M” die on this toolhead also.

3> Set up a  dedicated standard toolhead for trimming 308 brass (Have another extra standard toolhead not in use) with a Full Length resizing die and a Lyman “M” die on this toolhead also. 

 

These three separate tool heads, that I already have, would share one RT1500 trimmer.

 

Thoughts on why this would not work?  Each trim die will have a locking set bolt so once I set each of these it will be easy to move the trimmer from one toolhead to another toolhead.

 

 

[What's up with Dillon?]

5 hours ago, HesedTech said:

This ^^^

 

I think they are like me, a bunch of older folks who would rather talk personally to their customers rather than electronically. Whenever I have an issue they send out parts and answer questions over the phone with a personal touch.

Agree 100%

[Plated 9mm 115/124 recommendations]

5 hours ago, Farmer said:

2X

 

Don't recommend them at all. Get precision Delta jhp v2 or rmr fmj. They are very close in price to coated

 

X3 - without question 

[Does this look like the right amount of crimp for a revolver, to you guys?]

I was always told that a little more crimp is better than less especially if you are shooting the rounds from a revolver, lever action rifle, or semi-auto pistol or rifle. 

[Is this too much crimp?]

I was always told that a little more crimp is better than less especially if you are shooting the rounds from a revolver, lever action rifle, or semi-auto pistol or rifle. 

[RL1100 - Can I use the "Short Trim Head Die" required for 300 B/O to also trim 5.56 or 308 brass or is this a NO-NO]

Well an expert from Dillon Precision called me back and answered my question above from where I called yesterday and the rep I spoke to said he needed to get this answer from someone with more knowledge on the subject.
 

The answer is NO - you should not use the Short Head Die ToolHead for trimming 223/5.56 or 308 brass. The short head die tool head is made specifically for trimming 223/5.56 to 300 B/O as well as trimming a couple of other cablers (223/5.56 and 308 were not included in those other calibers). 

[RL1100 - Can I use the "Short Trim Head Die" required for 300 B/O to also trim 5.56 or 308 brass or is this a NO-NO]

Brass Trimming and Forming Experts - If I want to have the capability to trim 5.56/223 and 308 brass AND also be able to convert 5.56/223 brass to 300 B/O brass can I just purchase the RL1100 Short Trim Die Toolhead needed to make the 300 B/O brass and also use it to trim my 5.56/223 and 308 brass (knowing a tool head die re-set up required when I change calibers)?

 

My intent would be to run all rifle brass through a 2 pass (cycle) process:

 

First Pass - Swage, Resize, Trim process cycle using the Short Case Trim Tool Head (using this one tool head for all three calibers - if that is possible) knowing I would have to re-set it up for each different caliber.

 

Second Pass - Final loading cycle (pass) using a dedicated pre-set up for that caliber standard RL1100 tool head.  

 

Guidance and Feedback is appreciated....

[Is this too much crimp?]

I was always told that a little more crimp is better than less especially if you are shooting the rounds from a revolver, lever action rifle, or semi-auto pistol or rifle. 

[Best 223 and 308 Trimmer System to use on my RL1100]

Thanks guys for your replies and details. I have a $250.00 gift card to Dillon Precision that Steve sent me so I may go the Dillon route. My volumes are not huge and time is not an issue (reload to relax). Then if anything changes and my volumes go up, I can always upgrade. 

[Best 223 and 308 Trimmer System to use on my RL1100]

Have a RL1100 that I want to set up a dedicated toolhead to trim mostly 223/5.56, but also some 300 B/O, or 308 brass. I have never trimmed brass on my progressive machine. I have always used a Giraud Tri-Way trimmer but this process has become more painful to my fingers as I get older.
 

Wanted to ask if experienced progressive press brass trimming experts could share with me what trimmer system I should get please. From the make and model of trimming machine to the make and model of the trimmer blade unit to the toolhead, collet system, and trimming die. If I have to cry once - then so be it - but I want a reliable system that will provide me with reliable trimming for a long time. I ask this because I have read several past posts on this forum that recommend staying away from the Dillon system.  
 

Most of my 223/5.56 brass is range pick up that I reload and shoot in various plinking AR’s.  I usually make my own 300 B/O with a resizing die and a cut off saw with a jig using once fired LC 5.56 brass. As for 308 I have a mixture of range pick up (military and commercial) that I shoot in my M1A rifles. 
 

Thanks in advance for your feedback and recommendations. 

[Damn cheap azz Starline Brass. You load it 3 or ...]

Love the ability to IGNORE posts and comments from specific members. Wonderful tool…..

[Where to sell?]

GunBroker

[Wet tumbling - Too much lemishine]

90 minutes  in corn cob media (tumble or vibrate) and the pink hue goes away - at least ot did on mine when this happened once. Just was not crazy about that pink-ish hue.

[Decapping process?]

I used to not but now I do because I now have a Rollsizer Decapper.

[Precision Delta HP V2]

I am waiting on these to return to stock at Precision Delta so that I can order some to try.

[Damn cheap azz Starline Brass. You load it 3 or ...]

I was always told to not load or shoot brass that were split. 

[9mm tiny flash port?]

I have had brass with small primer holes also before

[Anyone know where to find primers?]

Natchez just added more primers to their on line inventory including CCI Small Pistol Primers - Limit is 5000 per primer type per order….

 

https://www.natchezss.com/cci-standard-primers-500-small-pistol.html

 

 

[Anyone know where to find primers?]

Posting Date and Time: Friday, 06/24/22  Time: 2:00 pm CST
 

Natchez Shooting Supply just ADDED EIGHT different CCI primers types into their inventory including SPP, SRP, SPMP, SRMP, LRP…….and others

 

And I know you can buy up to 5000 of each type (SKU) and you might be able to buy more than 5000 of each type (I did not try to order more than 5000 of one type).  I just purchased 5000 - SPP’s and also SRP’s on the same order……

 

They also just added inventory of Federal SPP, SPP-Gold, SRP, LPP, and LPMP…. 
 

Here is the link for the CCI Inventory on their site….

 

https://www.natchezss.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Cci+primers
 

[Will Large Rifle Primers work in a 45ACP?]

Sorry - Sarge is right. The commands for USPSA are:
“Make Ready”

then

“Are you Ready”

 

”Load and Make Ready” is the command for IDPA which I am a certified SO and help with local matches from time to time…..

 

With this said my next command is - “I am out of here” because no matter what I seem to post - It is never acceptable or right…I guess since my mind has started slipping and forgetting it is best that I keep my thoughts, opinions, suggestions, experiences, and comments to myself….It been a learning experience…..Mark

 

 

[Will Large Rifle Primers work in a 45ACP?]

On 11/12/2021 at 6:51 AM, AHI said:

So far this year I have DQed 4 people. All 4 were loading Large rifle primers in pistol brass. One was shooting a 10mm. Other 3 were shooting 45acp.

All 4 slam fired. All 4 DQs were on load and make ready. All 4 hit something within 10 feet. Do what you wont this is a bad idea. 

This is scary to read as I run a monthly Steel Challenge match and the “Load and Make Ready” command by many shooters seems to be a “casual” process with some shooters, while not breaking the 180 rule, do not have their muzzle pointed down range and at a berm……

 

AHI - Thanks for posting this information. Your experience will be shared with our RO’s and every shooter starting at our match next month…..With our very experienced shooters, who I know to be active reloaders, I tend to be a more comfortable/relaxed when I give this command to them…..With your post - This just changed….Thanks Again…Mark

[Dedicated Case Flare Die vs Flaring with Mr. Bullet Feeder Powder Funnel]

Another +1 from me - referencing back to Boomsticks comment just above.  

 

This is the exact same thing I do with zero issues and no powder spillage.  I like the Redding Expander die so much that I have already decided that I will be ordering a second one for 9mm and eventually one for 45ACP also…..and may also order the Lyman “M” for a couple of rifle calibers (so many on this forum speak highly about the Lyman M die when loading flat based rifle rounds)…..
 

Quote from Boomsticks thread:

 

“Yes, I still use the MBF powder funnel and I backed it out to where it’s just along for the ride essentially. It will take a little time and patience to get it set up properly but once you do the press hums along with zero sticking.”

 

[Plated vs coated (if the same price)]

Plated