Nathanb Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 6 hours ago, JDIllon said: From Double Alpha Academy $13.00 bullet feeder spring. JD You are the man thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDHOLLAND Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Looking for the files any help would be great laptop crashed need a new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 4/21/2020 at 12:18 AM, Czgunsalot said: KB og feeders are best bang for your buck. im at 12k of 9mm no issues This, several years with the original by Karl, near 10K rounds made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 The reloading discord has a 3d printing channel with a lot of files there. I'm about to print one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeric Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) On the Cast Boolits forum, there's a thread about 3d printed case and bullet collators. The STL files and instructions are available there. I've printed both the Case and Bullet collators and they work well. Adjustments are critical, just like with the commercially available ones. I'd suggest that for anyone who likes to tinker with mechanical things, both the 3d printer and the printed collators are fun. For those that aren't tinkerers, I'd suggest sticking with the commercial ones. By the way, message me if anyone wants a bit more detailed info. Edited June 24, 2021 by bigeric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris51080 Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I did same As @bigeric and have pulled the files from the castboolits forum. I’ve printed both a bullet and a case feeder, and have had zero issues with about 4k rounds so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokeman Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I made an Ammo Mike bullet feeder last winter. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrDave Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 11:14 AM, JDIllon said: I have been using a 3D printed bullet feeder for years on my 1050 Dillon setup for 9mm. Total cost about $200.00 Where can I get that spring? A buddy printed me one and I am missing that spring on the little arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upjeeper Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 could i please get a link for the files? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 To anyone looking for the files just search "home free bullet feeder" and click on the downloads link in the cast boolits forum. The home free design is better than any of the others out there by a long shot, go with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Spend the money and get a DAA feeder. Remember you get what you've paid for~! Don't go cheap, buy once and lastly, cry once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upjeeper Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 5 hours ago, chgofirefighter said: Spend the money and get a DAA feeder. Remember you get what you've paid for~! Don't go cheap, buy once and lastly, cry once! have you have problems with other feeders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 2:53 AM, chgofirefighter said: Spend the money and get a DAA feeder. Remember you get what you've paid for~! Don't go cheap, buy once and lastly, cry once! My 3D printed feeder runs flawlessly and cost 1/10th a DAA feeder. Is the DAA feeder objectively better? Probably. Is it 450 dollars better? no lol If you're a DIY person and like undertaking projects, 3D printed bullet/ case feeders are the way to go. I'd even argue it's worth investing in a 3D printer for 150 bucks just to make the feeders. You can realistically make a case AND bullet feeder for ~250 bucks including the cost of the printer and filament. Not to mention all of the other competitive shooting/ reloading related items a printer will be able to make for you. But if you're not someone who likes to tinker and would rather spend the money, sure, spend 800+ on a case and bullet feeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 7:22 AM, upjeeper said: have you have problems with other feeders? Yup, had the 3D version from the individual on FB that sells them... I sold it after not liking it, besides its generic plastic regardless of the savings it's simply not worth my investment due to the fact that I prefer to get the real thing. Buy once, cry once be done~ Eventually you get what you've paid for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDIllon Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Just my .02, I’ve had a 3D bullet case feeder for over 6 years and loaded 1000s of 9mm bullets and it works just fine. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 14 hours ago, chgofirefighter said: Yup, had the 3D version from the individual on FB that sells them... I sold it after not liking it, besides its generic plastic regardless of the savings it's simply not worth my investment due to the fact that I prefer to get the real thing. Buy once, cry once be done~ Eventually you get what you've paid for! You bought it from someone, instead of making it yourself. That defeats the entire purpose of a 3D printed part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgofirefighter Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 7 hours ago, CC3D said: You bought it from someone, instead of making it yourself. That defeats the entire purpose of a 3D printed part! Why would I try to make it myself if I don't have a 3D printing machine? It does "NOT" defeat the purpose, have you ever heard of buying a product that was made by someone else? Especially a well known maker of 3D parts? Personally, I prefer to pay the money and get the real thing. There's absolutely no sense in being frugal in this game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) It sounds like you got the ammo mike feeder or similar. Far better designs are out there now optimized for printing. Being able to make parts on demand for cheap is the benefit to 3D printing- buying 3D printed things from others defeats this purpose. If a part of my "generic plastic" feeder happens to fail, I can instantly make another. Not everyone is willing to tinker and would rather spend the money, thats fine. But if you really cant see how making a perfectly functional item for 50 dollars versus buying it for 500 isn't beneficial, idk what else to say. Edited July 28, 2022 by CC3D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 ok a third take... to show I am 'serious' about feeders. this thread has a couple photos of my own feeder... the orange and MDF one near the bottom... It takes some time and dedication to learn 3d printing. And there is a market for buy/sell of any gizmo. I am a big proponent of home made... The problem is your gizmo may look very home made. As much as it saddens me to say it, there is room for wanting a sharp looking gizmo. Gotta add a feeder made from all the same color would be a lot tighter than my effort. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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