gm iprod Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Any one know if this is still a flyer. I am keen to hear from anyone who has any further information on the bullet feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I called those guys up in April and ordered one for my 650 and they said it will be 6 weeks. In May, they called me up and told me they stopped making them because people were having problems with them and more R&D needs to be done. I asked to be put on their list so I can get one when the problems are resolved but haven't heard back from them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm iprod Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Eric, Please post or PM me the contact details and I will see where they are up to and get me added to the list of those waiting. I have 3 or 4 guys down here in New Zealand that want these things and they are giving me heaps. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 I received this email from X Monday: hello Brian, just a quick update for you. we have been working the bullet feed systems for both machine styles 650 and 1050. as soon as I have completed my changes and tested them I will be making contact with you and the other great folks out there interested in our feed system. thanks again Xavier So although it's taking a little longer than expected, the good thing is that it is happening. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 .....for both machine styles 650 and 1050. Woo-hoo!! [bing Crosby On] "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..... [bing Crosby Off] Still, that pneumatic version that Angus has is the cat's ass. Note to self: Buy lottery tickets today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Hobdell Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Cat arse maybe. http://www.ghostholster.com/bullet_feeder/bullet_feeder.html I am in love with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I am in love with it So am I! One of these days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Those videos are seriously jaw-dropping. Too bad the whole setup is about a hojillion dollars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 The problem with the set up Angus sells is that it needs to be air operated. I don't have an air compressor in my reloading area. I don't have space for an air compressor in my reloading area. If this was electrically operated, I'd have bought one by now! So, I'm another one on the waiting list for the new system for a 1050 ... Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Hobdell Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 MAn the compressor is so cool. not sure what I did before I had to buy one for the bullet feed, now I use if for car tires grinding on stuff blowing down the 1050's cleaning guns and all sorts off oher stuff not sure why I did not get the compressor years ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Bagnato Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I don't have an air compressor in my reloading area. I don't have space for an air compressor in my reloading area. If this was electrically operated, I'd have bought one by now! FWIW Wal-Mart sells a quit compressor that is very compact ($99.00). Once the wife gives me the clearance the bullet feeder will be here soon. The compressor does make cleaning the press easy though. I also use it for cleaning the gun. Perhaps this would also work for tight spaces: Lowes wall mountable compressor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 OK - I'm convinced enough that I'll go look at compressors. It would be nice to not have cans of air all over the place which is the way I currently clean things off However, it'll have to be small and very quiet to work in the environment I have to put it in. I now have hopes that a bullet feeder might be a possibility ... Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Kevin, if you look at any of the small compressors... make sure you hear it run before you buy it. The pancake/hotdog compressors are ridiculously loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 OK - I'm convinced enough that I'll go look at compressors. It would be nice to not have cans of air all over the place which is the way I currently clean things off However, it'll have to be small and very quiet to work in the environment I have to put it in. I now have hopes that a bullet feeder might be a possibility ... Kevin I had the same problem.. Angus told me to get a scuba tank. So far I've resisted. Once I get a real workshop, then I'll have air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenTX Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Shred Besides the scuba tank, you would need a scuba regulator to adjust the air pressure down to usable levels. Many scuba tanks are filled to the 3000 psi range. That is probably a little more pressure than you are looking for. This is dangerously above what a normal air compressor regulator could handle. I don't remember the pressure output from a scuba regulator first stage, but if you are not using it for life suport you can probably tune it to the pressure you need or use the scuba regulator to reduce the pressure to what a normal air compressor regulator can handle. This would not be very cost effective compared to an air compressor, but it could save money if you are using a lot of canned air. Remember you must be scuba certified to get a scuba tank filled and an exploding scuba tank can kill, not to mention really mess up your apartment. I hope my ramblings make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Yeah, yeah.. I've already got the regulators, but I do use them for diving.. I figured if I went that way (which I probably won't), I'd figure out how to regulate off the LP BC inflator hose.. Geez.. what are you trying to keep your customers alive or something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moverfive Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I believe it is Trident that makes this adapter I am about to describe....this adapter goes on the end of a LP hose and allows you to blow air as you would if you had a compressor. .....again, using the LP ports, you should only be getting about 200psi - the extreme maximum would be about 400psi I believe. If you use the HP port, you will get the pressure that is in the tank. So if you already dive and have the gear, this would be a cheap alternative to a compressor. Along with that adapter, you would probably need to get the seven foot hose (used by cave divers) in order to have a hose that is actually usable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I'm still thinking about it, but not seriously at this point. Hopefully I'll get a real shop soon that I can put a compressor into and all this will be moot. I'm also not yet convinced that it's a good idea to store a tank full of 3000 psi air in close proximity to my firearms and powder stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moverfive Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 ......as long as you don't shoot the valve off the tank, there shouldn't be any problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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