Jaxshooter Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The chrono is very important when developing new loads. Not only will you be able to figure the power factor also standard deviation between rounds for consistancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 A chrono should be a basic part of every reloader's gear. Unless you're copying someone else's load and really trust your scale and theirs, or are staying so close to starting loads, that you're really not concerned about overpressure, you should chrono your loads so you know what you've created. OTOH, if you trust your scale and are using well established load data, and all you care about is "does it function my gun(s), and shoot accurately?" then you can certainly get by without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey Jack You want to shoot tomorrow?? I have 2 pin tables, 10 pins and 6 8 in steels?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Are you in Polo Park?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 If so my range is about 6 miles away..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey nji Want to shoot soon ??? I found the deli you speak of..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey nji Want to shoot soon ??? I found the deli you speak of..... Would love to...but I can't during the week...work would frown on that. Sunday's are pretty much the only time I can get away. I see you're planning to shoot tomorrow. Are you retired or government employee and have Veteran's Day off? Did you eat at Cohen's or just find it? Try one of the sloppy joes. What do you have for steel? I just bought some cheap ones via ebay, and wonder if we have something similar. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how I'm going to shoot mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Currently unemployed , didn't try the deli yet and I have cheap steel from Ebay also. I just put them on the tables we have.I may have to make new tables soon as these are getting pretty chewed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Currently unemployed , didn't try the deli yet and I have cheap steel from Ebay also. I just put them on the tables we have.I may have to make new tables soon as these are getting pretty chewed up. From 60rgp49? If so, how much have you shot them (with what calibers/bullets) and how are they holding up? I got the 1/4" AR plates. Since you're between jobs, I'll warn you, the deli is not cheap...but the food is really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 I got mine from Member id arkcusmfg68 . They seem to be holding up pretty well considering I use everything from 22lr to 45acp on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Now I just need to make some target stands.I need to find about 10 or so steel car rims and some cheap steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 Hey njl Do you reload at home and if so what do you use for a press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 For cardboard targets, if you get a couple of these http://www.pcsoutdoors.com/southbendcompanyrh1sbheavydutyspiralrodholder.aspx at WalMart and then get some 1x2's from Home Depot/Lowes/etc. and then trim the 1x2's to fit, you can have target stands for about $5 each that are ultra portable. Two of those spiral fishing rod holders and one 1x2 cut in half will hold a target very nicely if you can sink them into the ground. Probably no good in gravel pit ranges, but works fine where I've used them. I've got a RL550B, bought through Brian. I reload in a spare bedroom, 9mm and .45acp so far...but will be doing a few rifle calibers either when my supply of factory runs low or when I feel like giving it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Baldy Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I live on the central east coast and I use nothing but Bullseye or Win-231 for all my pistol or revolver loads except magnums. They both meter well in my Dillon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I got mine from Member id arkcusmfg68 . They seem to be holding up pretty well considering I use everything from 22lr to 45acp on them. Do you know the type of steel and thickness of your plates? Have they dimpled at all from bullet impacts, or do the bullets leave no mark whatsoever other than knocking the paint off if you've painted them? Mine have dimpled from every 9mm hit. I'm still waiting to hear back from the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 The 45 at 11 yards makes a Very small dimple.The 9 knocks the paint off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thats with Federal Champion . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Woo Hoo I have a chronograph coming as a Thanksgiving present to me! Cant wait to get out and do some testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Which one are you getting? You'll probably need a tripod for it if you don't already have a suitable one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I am getting a Competition Electronics Pro Chrono Digital from shooters connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I figure I can grab a tripod at Wal-Mart on my way to the range!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Central Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 Oh yeah And some 9volt batteries.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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