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I load either 180gr RN lead for major in my 1911 and 2011 or 155gr RN for minor in my son’s Glock for production. Both from Mastercast in Enon Valley PA and NEVER a feeding issue unless there is an issue with the brass like a bulge from not taking the press a full stroke (he is 14 and just learning so mistakes happen).

Hmmm I didn't think about the dryer......

Thanks for the part numbers. You just saved me from measuring the tubes and looking for that size tubing. I was going to get some tubing for more tubes anyway and was thinking about the Vibra Prime (BTW it's $39.69 at Vizard's https://vizardsgunsandammo.com/f-a-vibra-prime-automatic-primer-tube-filler/ ) to speed up the process as it takes me 2 minutes to fill one tube manually. I love this forum for the info it has to offer.

As others have said Tripp mags are great. I use them in Limited 10 in my 1911 and only had one hiccup that was remedied by calling Tripp. I also have used Wilson, Mc Cormick, Mec-Gar and others. The best mags are the ones that run in your gun. I have some mags in a drawer that I wouldn't compete with but they are fine for plinking. As always YMMV.

Years of practice.....

So just to get this back on topic, I talked to a buddy of mine in the Dallas area who actually works at a testing lab (he is the reason I will NEVER eat a mcnugget) and was told point blank....walking down a busy roadway exposes me to to more harmful chemicals due to the dust kicked up than what I proposed. BUT I do take the sentiment to heart and rest assured I don't plan on this being no more than the proof of concept it was and will be buying an apartment washing machine off Craigslist. Given the amount of automobile work I have done over the years including when Asbestos was used in brake and clutch linings I have no want, need, nor desire to expose myself to more harmful chemicals than necessary. So, back on point.....burlap sacks were not in my area but cheap pillow cases are; as are cheap tywraps to keep the little sacks-o-cleanliness closed. BINGO....going to buy washer this weekend and get to it. Next is tumble with walnut shells to see how much cleaner I can get them.

My septic system went the way of the do-do bird a long time ago. It's public now. Same place my greasy, brake dust, welding slag covered coverall wash water goes.

I run this setup in my spare 550 and decap everything I reload with it...5.56 to 44mag with no issues. Broke a few Lee pins on swaged in 5.56 primers and went to the Squirrel Daddy pins and haven't looked back.

Actually Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace turned up quite a few small apartment sized machines for less than $75 in my area. All are MUCH larger than the FART.

I only empty the hopper if I change powder.

Appreciate the info. Unique is smokey so I'm open to options. I load long at 1.150 which feeds great in my 1911 and my son's G35. I'm going to check with local reload supplier and see what he has in 1 lb so I can experiment.

I watched a guy with an extended base pad at the match today drop his mag and the base pad and everything in the mag went flying. So no nothing is foolproof....it comes down to the amount risk you are willing to expose yourself to at a match. My son and I do this for fun and don't worry who is faster or slower than we are....its about how well we can personally do. I'm willing to try the ETS.

Actually, without doing swab tests I was probably exposed to more at the match today than I would see with the deep water wash and two rinses. To each their own. Proof of concept was done. I'm sure a small apartment clothes washer could be had cheaper than a F.A.R.T. if I was too concerned and that may actually happen to keep SWMBO from killing me.

Thanks, there is a Michaels just down the road.

Eman what bullet are you pushing? I currently use Unique pushing a 180 RN hardcast lead for my major load and Clays under a 155 for minor. One of my shooting buddies told me to switch to Titegroup when my Unique is all gone but now you have me curious about Sport Pistol. I like cheaper since my son and I shoot quite a bit.

The experiment worked better than anticipated. I wonder where I can find burlap. Little 1 to 5 pound capacity sacks so the spin cycle can balance. I bet a trip through the dryer would be great and that saves me the price of a dedicated wet tumbler with short dry time.

She is Irish, Syrian, and a Redhead.....I’m sure using her pillow cases will be fine.

What makes the ETS mag problematic? I have no trouble buying my son OEM mags and good bases and springs, but I am curious what the deal is with ETS. I have time as he shoots production right now and was curious about limited with his Glock.

I started with a 450 in the mid-80s which has now been upgraded one piece at a time to a full 550 and picked up a second 550....One is small primer and the other is large primer. Simplifies my life.

I will remember this thread if my bullet supplier goes out of business. He is 10 minutes from my house and a stocking dillon dealer. Back on subject, did the second shipment arrive in good condition?

It worked (mostly). I need to find a tougher bag to put the brass in since the brass wore holes through all 3 bags and spit brass out in the washing machine. Good thing I went to check and SWMBO didn't see it. The brass is now on a towel to dry but it's CLEAN inside and out. Maybe a small burlap sack would hold up. Before and After pics.

The first bag is in the washer now.....triple bagged. We will know shortly how it works.

After reading all posts about wet tumbling with and without pins I started thinking (yeah that in and of itself is scary). I get my brass from the outdoor range we shoot at so its always dirty / packed with mud. I usually use a cheesecloth garment bag to put the brass in so I can shake a good amount of the debris off. Last night while separating the brass I just wondered if throwing it in the washing machine with load of laundry wouldn't help speed up the process. I would wash and dry the brass with my jeans and then when I was ready to get around to loading I could throw it in the tumbler with the walnut shells for final cleaning. So how far off base am I? I figure as long as SWMBO doesn't know what's it hurt, but if someone has a reason not to do this other than my wife killing me I am all ears.

My son just turned 13 but I got him into steels at 10 and USPSA at 12....now he shoots both with me.