gunfixer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) This one was under $8.00; Tally counter from Amazon for $5.70 shipped and a piece of 1.25" Scrap Angle Aluminum... Took a bit of time to find a good location, but now you see where that is.. Edited January 29, 2012 by gunfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 what do you hook it into to do the tally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Very nice mod! As much as I like to blow money on mods for my stuff I don't get the fascination with round counters. I was keeping my primer box lids for awhile to keep track of how many rounds I load a year but I even stopped doing that. Edited January 29, 2012 by Sarge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 It looks like it just gets tapped by the lower part of the press when cycled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 what do you hook it into to do the tally? Sarge was right, I just bent the counter arm and polished the edge and it simply advances each time the press bottoms.. You have to make a slight bend though so you get enough clearance and don't crush the counter.. It's fairly durable, but the press will smash it easily if not located and adjusted correctly.. Sarge, the counts not too big a thing for me either, but I DO like to tinker..! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Very nice mod! As much as I like to blow money on mods for my stuff I don't get the fascination with round counters. I was keeping my primer box lids for awhile to keep track of how many rounds I load a year but I even stopped doing that. Thanks allot.! Truth is, the counts not a BIG deal for me either, but I DO like to tinker.! Lol.! Edited January 29, 2012 by gunfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Ooops.. Double tap.. Edited January 29, 2012 by gunfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codemonkey001 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 that's a pretty cool mod. good job getting it to work. i may try something similar one day but i just purchased a Dillon round counter. the reason why i like a round counter is b/c i can keep track of how many rounds i have since i just throw them in ammo cans now. also it helps me figure out when i need to order more supplies w/o having to open up my boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 that's a pretty cool mod. good job getting it to work. i may try something similar one day but i just purchased a Dillon round counter. the reason why i like a round counter is b/c i can keep track of how many rounds i have since i just throw them in ammo cans now. also it helps me figure out when i need to order more supplies w/o having to open up my boxes. Thanks.. I didn't realize Dillon still had a round counter although I honestly never looked.. I saw an older Dillon on eBay a while back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That is very slick. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codemonkey001 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 that's a pretty cool mod. good job getting it to work. i may try something similar one day but i just purchased a Dillon round counter. the reason why i like a round counter is b/c i can keep track of how many rounds i have since i just throw them in ammo cans now. also it helps me figure out when i need to order more supplies w/o having to open up my boxes. Thanks.. I didn't realize Dillon still had a round counter although I honestly never looked.. I saw an older Dillon on eBay a while back.. i managed to pick up a new round counter that was never used from a reloader in my area who didn't need it anymore. you meet some good people in gun stores when you're looking for powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotys Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I keep a rough count in an Excel spreadsheet just so I can show my wife how much money I save by reloading!!! Its not a big deal, but I do like to tinker. I ordered the same one on Amazon just a few minutes ago. I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I like the Dillon round Counter because it attaches to the seating die, and then it only counts finished rounds instead of how many times you pull the handle. Setup and troubleshooting would throw your count off with one that only counts handle pulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oops, my . It attaches to the crimp die. Last station in the press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Oops, my . It attaches to the crimp die. Last station in the press. Your's is like the one I saw on eBay.. Nice..! I've been using mine and just "Zero" once I am about to start (After last station..) kicking out live one's.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 That is very slick. Nicely done. Thank you Sir.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Richardson Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 my counter if full mtm boxes. Every one I fill gets a chit on the paper hanging on the wall by my press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotys Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 My counter came in today. Same place you ordered from. Unfortunately it didn't work. They say they will send another. Better luck this time I hope. Coty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 My counter came in today. Same place you ordered from. Unfortunately it didn't work. They say they will send another. Better luck this time I hope. Coty Crap.. Sorry to hear that.. It was bad out of the box? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd624 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) So heres some pics of my counter. Like most I don't find it overly useful but its fun and quick to do. I'm really just using it to keep a total of rounds loaded. Everything is housed in the case feeder with a wire running down through the case feeder support tube too the micro switch. Edited February 19, 2012 by sd624 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngeyes Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That's great. Can you give a little more info? Part info and some idea of how you attached the sensor? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianTN Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 So heres some pics of my counter. Like most I don't find it overly useful but its fun and quick to do. I'm really just using it to keep a total of rounds loaded. Everything is housed in the case feeder with a wire running down through the case feeder support tube too the micro switch. I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd624 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 That's great. Can you give a little more info? Part info and some idea of how you attached the sensor? Thanks. Here a couple of pics of the bracket without the micro switch attached. I used a mill to cut the slot but you could use a dermel without to much trouble. One hole in the bottom is all that is needed to hold the switch. I just used some washers to center the switch lever in the slot. All the parts came from Jameco.com. It's just a simple counter circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sd624 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 That's great. Can you give a little more info? Part info and some idea of how you attached the sensor? Thanks. Here a couple of pics of the bracket without the micro switch attached. I used a mill to cut the slot but you could use a dermel without to much trouble. One hole in the bottom is all that is needed to hold the switch. I just used some washers to center the switch lever in the slot. All the parts came from Jameco.com. It's just a simple counter circuit. Getting a lot of PMs requesting a parts list. Thought I post it here to help some guys out. Grainger www.grainger.com counter http://www.grainger....5&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1 Jameco www.jameco.com Micro switch (round counter) Part no. 187805 On/off switch Part no. 315484 Counter reset switch Part no. 315432 Battery clip 9V Part no. 11280 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIShoota Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Noticed that you've got a zerk there? From dillon or something you did yourself? Just the one, or are there others? Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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