What did you do at your reloading bench today?

[runnin n gunnin]

So I had some extra time this afternoon and thought I would clean some 45 brass to load up. My Grandson (9) who I am introducing to the sport asked if he could help. "Of Course" says I, and I asked him to take the 45 brass and put it in the basked to sonic cleanse.

I walked away for ten minutes and this is what I saw when I returned:

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Now if I could only train him to fold his clothes out of the dryer like he stacks brass !

[Grunt67]

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

Gotta admire a thinking man.

[Vaquero]

Thanks guys, just something I heard from some older gentlemen.
made sense

RP

[RanchRoper]

Will load up more 200 gr lead with 7.0 gn Universal. Really like that load.

[leverjc]

Loaded up 50 rounds of of 357 using 158gr over 6.9grn of CFE pistol using magnum primers. I was experementing with CFE and found that I was getting good accuracy with a few rounds that I had loaded so I rolled up some more for use in an upcoming Lever Silhouette match. I just hope next weeks match is still on. Does anybody have any experience with CFE in 357.

[Ojaileveraction]

I'm so backed up with test loads and ive even loaded all my .243 .
I did order Lee 38/357 collet style and and taper crimp dies to add to my 38/357 Carbide FCD. Three different orders (1 pound at a time) of a powder that is supposed to work for 357 and 25-20 rifles H4227. Also a 4 pounder of Trail Boss. Never got a big jar of any powder brfore.
During the little court room Chess here in Cali, I was able to order and receive a brick of Norm 22 Match and a brick of Browning 25g 17wsm. That was cool. I already had two orders in at Midway and they actually got the ammo order took the items off the shelf then and there, then they delivered the goods to UPS and had them in the. Delivery system within hours of reciving the order.

[Grunt67]

Working on trimming some 45/70 brass. Keep me busy for
a while. May go country dancing tonight.

[Ojaileveraction]

Assuming Hodgdon CFE Pistol as opposed to Hodgdon CFE 223,
Seen the 223 before not the Pistol. Looking at the load data, it's right in the 'just sonic' velocity I'm always looking for in 357 for Silhouette.

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Loaded up 50 rounds of of 357 using 158gr over 6.9grn of CFE pistol using magnum primers. I was experementing with CFE and found that I was getting good accuracy with a few rounds that I had loaded so I rolled up some more for use in an upcoming Lever Silhouette match. I just hope next weeks match is still on. Does anybody have any experience with CFE in 357.
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[leverjc]

Yep Ojai, should have made that clear. Being I have CFEBLK, CFE223 and CFEPistol I always triple check that I using the correct CFE. Almost grabbed the wrong one onetime and since then I have been paranoid about it.

[BigAl52]

Been waiting on 1000 bullets ordered from xtreme for my 40 s&w. They shipped last monday from Idaho and still havent made it here.

[Vaquero]

Yep Ojai, should have made that clear. Being I have CFEBLK, CFE223 and CFEPistol I always triple check that I using the correct CFE. Almost grabbed the wrong one onetime and since then I have been paranoid about it.

Can never be to careful, have a friend who has been loading longer than I.
Some years back he completely destroyed a Marlin 444, separated the barrel from the receiver.
Thought he loaded Rl#7 but in reality he loaded AA #7, luckily wasn't hurt.
He said from then on only one powder on the bench at a time.

RP

[Ojaileveraction]

Yep Ojai, should have made that clear. Being I have CFEBLK, CFE223 and CFEPistol I always triple check that I using the correct CFE. Almost grabbed the wrong one onetime and since then I have been paranoid about it.

Can never be to careful, have a friend who has been loading longer than I.
Some years back he completely destroyed a Marlin 444, separated the barrel from the receiver.
Thought he loaded Rl#7 but in reality he loaded AA #7, luckily wasn't hurt.
He said from then on only one powder on the bench at a time.

RP

+1 on only 1 powder out at a time.
The reason I asked is I alwa us look in the back of one of my Load Books at the powder burn Rasta chart.
Haven't found the other CFE powders. Always like to compare burn rates. Help or not is up for debate.

[Vaquero]

I have a couple pounds of the CFE223, it works great in the 308 MX.
Also have a pound of CFE Pistol, but not sure if I have ever tried it in anything yet.
Think I got it to try in the 45 acp .

RP

[Grunt67]

I have a couple pounds of the CFE223, it works great in the 308 MX.
Also have a pound of CFE Pistol, but not sure if I have ever tried it in anything yet.
Think I got it to try in the 45 acp .

RP

I use CFE Pistol in my 9mm loads. Works great. No issues.
Meters like water, LOL. Wish all powder went thru the
powder measure that well.

[BigAl52]

Just put together another 50 rounds of 41 mag. I have another 25 or so to go. Gonna put together some with 2400 and the xtp bullets

[Ojaileveraction]

I have a couple pounds of the CFE223, it works great in the 308 MX.
Also have a pound of CFE Pistol, but not sure if I have ever tried it in anything yet.
Think I got it to try in the 45 acp .

RP

Funny how you never notice a powderv hen start seeing it more and more.
CFE Pistol and 38sp.

[Vaquero]

Ever try loading by oil lamp?

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Could be done.

RP

[Vaquero]

I didn't, but it could be

RP

[Ojaileveraction]

Got a mistry delivery coming from UPS today.
No notice from Midway but I think it may be my big bottle of Trail Boss and 1 lb of H4227.
edit
1lb of IMR4227, Lee 38sp/357 taper crimp die, 2 more boxes of Hornady 25-20 60g fn.

[dasmoeturhead]

Got my de-cap pin for my press from Hornady today (no cost). Guess I can start the process now. I've got a bunch of brass just waiting.