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DIY Speedloader

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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by Bugs » Sat Dec 31, 2016 12:50 pm

What a great idea. Should be able to expand it to larger calibers; just need the right diameter flexible tubing.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by JEBar » Sat Dec 31, 2016 1:45 pm

good idea .... thanks for posting it
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by Les » Sat Dec 31, 2016 2:05 pm

Wow! Such a simple idea, but very effective. I have just ordered 10 metres of tubing and a handful of end caps. Thank you for posting it! :D
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by m1ckDELTA » Mon Jan 02, 2017 3:14 pm

Glad you guys found it useful. I left a comment on his blog thanking him.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by CaliforniaMike » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:59 am

I have made 5 speed brass reloading tubes for my Henry Big Boy in 45 LC. Work great for loading and unloading. Can reload 10 rds in about 15 seconds or less. Have some photos and how I made them if anyone interested.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by ditto1958 » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:20 pm

For 22 LR, a fast and easy redneck solution is to use drinking straws. You just fold the ends over and you can use tape, a stapler, or even a paper clip.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by CaliforniaMike » Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:39 am

Because the Henry Big Boy in 45 LC is such a beautiful gun, I would not be caught dead using a straw, pvc or any other redneck loader. To me, presentation is important at the range. When you buy a Henry, and carry it in their case, then it only makes sense to use a brass speed loader. However, I am old (75) and set in my ways when it comes to firearms.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by CT_Shooter » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:38 pm

CaliforniaMike wrote:I have made 5 speed brass reloading tubes for my Henry Big Boy in 45 LC. Work great for loading and unloading. Can reload 10 rds in about 15 seconds or less. Have some photos and how I made them if anyone interested.
I'd like to see them. Thanks.
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Re: DIY Speedloader

Post by Henry88 » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:48 pm

CaliforniaMike wrote:Because the Henry Big Boy in 45 LC is such a beautiful gun, I would not be caught dead using a straw, pvc or any other redneck loader. To me, presentation is important at the range. When you buy a Henry, and carry it in their case, then it only makes sense to use a brass speed loader. However, I am old (75) and set in my ways when it comes to firearms.
Great point, Mike. Now if you don't mind, will you please pass the grey poupon? :D
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