What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by **Grunt67** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:56 am

Same here, Moe. Got a load of 45/70 in the Thumblers tumbler, got another load waiting. Guess that'll take care of most of the day.
Wish that sun would show it face & warm up. Got things to do outside.

Post by **dasmoeturhead** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:36 pm

Well this morning didn't go to good at the bench. I got my once fired 5.56 brass tumbled and ready to size and recap. It was all going good during set up, so I ran a few through the old Rock Chucker Until the 4th primer got stuck in the shell holder. So I got it out and used a small a scribe to push the primer out. Whew that worked, so I ran another through the die, and the same thing happened. So I did the same procedure, but this time the 1/8" diameter snap on scribe went into the bottom of my thumb. The only thing that stopped it, was the bone in my thumb. Bleeding like a stuck hog. Dang that hurt. Dang hole wouldn't stop bleeding.
To top it off the decap pin snapped off. Wonderful. I noticed it was loose before I started. My fault for not checking into it.
So I've got a new pin coming, but my reloading has come to a screeching halt, and my dang thumb hurts. What a morning. To top it off, we had 3" of rain last night, and my steep driveway is thrashed beyond what I can do to repair with just my snow plow. Jeez! When it rains it pours I Reckon.
Cheers All!

Post by **runnin n gunnin** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:51 pm

D - Might I suggest you install the same safety device I just did on my bench? Picture below

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You can change the brand name to your preferred safety beverage.

Post by **Grunt67** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:53 pm

Dang, Moe, if it wasn't for bad luck you wouldn't have any. Hope that thumb doesn't cause you any problems, other than the extra
hole. Hang tough, bud.

Post by **Vaquero** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:39 pm

Hey runnin, like dis' ?

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RP

Post by **runnin n gunnin** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:09 pm

Makers 46, NICE ! ! !

As dedicated hunters and 2nd amendment enthusiasts, we always appreciate safety !

45 Colt, IMR4198, very nice Bench Vaquero !

I will admit, I also have a bottle of 46 on the bar and I am a Makers Mark Ambassador !

Post by **Grunt67** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:58 pm

Got a partial bottle of Makers in the frig. Hardly ever partake of it anymore. Think I've lost my taste, LOL. Good stuff, tho.
Other than that, I did get 126 pcs of 45/70 brass tumbled clean today. Bought 50 pcs of new Win. brass, it will need a bit of a trim.
Guess I'll start on that tomorrow, had enough for one day...........

Post by **BigAl52** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:27 pm

Havent done a thing at mine lately but I did file down the front sight a little the other night on the new Hawken. Cant wait for a smoke break.

Post by **Vaquero** » Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:37 pm

runnin n gunnin wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:09 pm
Makers 46, NICE ! ! !

As dedicated hunters and 2nd amendment enthusiasts, we always appreciate safety !

45 Colt, IMR4198, very nice Bench Vaquero !

I will admit, I also have a bottle of 46 on the bar and I am a Makers Mark Ambassador !

Big Al turned me on to the 46.
IMR was there as I loaded a few 25-20's
And I'm about to load those colts here in the next couple days, ah maybe.
Suppose to be in the 80's this weekend and no dang rain.
Me and the scooter will be spending some time together, you can take that to the bank.
Dang the bench.

'Besides I have more reloads instock than usual.
I don't like to load up to much, just in case something were to happen.
Be easier for the wife to sell components than loaded ammo. jus' say'n.

RP

Post by **dasmoeturhead** » Fri May 01, 2020 7:34 am

Vaquero wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:37 pm

runnin n gunnin wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:09 pm
Makers 46, NICE ! ! !

As dedicated hunters and 2nd amendment enthusiasts, we always appreciate safety !

45 Colt, IMR4198, very nice Bench Vaquero !

I will admit, I also have a bottle of 46 on the bar and I am a Makers Mark Ambassador !
Big Al turned me on to the 46.
IMR was there as I loaded a few 25-20's
And I'm about to load those colts here in the next couple days, ah maybe.
Suppose to be in the 80's this weekend and no dang rain.
Me and the scooter will be spending some time together, you can take that to the bank.
Dang the bench. 'Besides I have more reloads instock than usual.
I don't like to load up to much, just in case something were to happen.
Be easier for the wife to sell components than loaded ammo. jus' say'n.

RP

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