What did you do at your reloading bench today?

Post by **Rifletom** » Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:37 pm

Kissmybrass wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:30 pm
RCBS 45-70 Cowboy series. Bought them from Big Al through this forum
He threw in the shell holder too! (I couldn't find one anywhere) Great guy!

Yep, Al is one of the good guys.

Post by **Oldbrass** » Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:39 pm

Tumbled about 500 9mm brass last night, will size them this afternoon. Just some fmj plinkers

Post by **Kissmybrass** » Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:21 am

Found my favorite Hornady bullets yesterday so I can use my shorty shells -
Testing a few out with the IMR 4895
Couldn't crimp em with the LEE Factory Crimper but fortunately the RCBS roll crimped em nicely

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Post by **NHshtr** » Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:28 am

Loaded 3 different "development" loads for the .243 Long Ranger using IMR 4831 (substitute for my regular load using RL15) under a 90 gr. Sierra FMJ.
I usually make up my hunting loads with 85 grain Sierra Game Kings or Nosler BTs, but can't find any. These will be for paper. I'll go empty them as soon as the outside temp drops below 1,000 degrees!

The 7mm-08s shot beautifully (.780") with 45.0 gr of IMR 4350 under 120 gr Sierra ProHunters. (Savage 110)

Post by **Kissmybrass** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:49 am

Found RCBS .357/.38 die set on Offerup... 30 bucks and they are in excellent shape!
Just finished cleaning out the gunk and old oil. Only small blemishes (and this is my pet peeve) are Channelock marks on the lock rings. ugh!

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Post by **BigAl52** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:43 pm

Is the size die a carbide size die. If not you will be lubing all of the cases if thats a concern for you. You should be able to purchase a 357 carbide size die separate if you can find one.

Post by **Kissmybrass** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:22 pm

BigAl52 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:43 pm
Is the size die a carbide size die. If not you will be lubing all of the cases if thats a concern for you. You should be able to purchase a 357 carbide size die separate if you can find one.

It's the older 18206 set. I don't think its carbide but my runs are small for now.
I'll have to look into the carbide sizer

Post by **Rifletom** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:56 pm

Yeah, what Al said. You'll want that carbide sizer, believe me. One oppsy with the older one, and you'll know why. Untill you find a carbide one, lube 'em.

Post by **leverjc** » Mon Aug 16, 2021 9:02 pm

I agree on the carbide die. I also am a big believer on lee factory crimp dies. i have them for every caliber I reload.

Post by **Kissmybrass** » Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:27 am

Lubed and premiered and sized 25 tonight. Found some nice Hornady 158's but no powder yet
Also reloaded Hornady 45-70s with IMR 4198 - Hopefully hitting the range Wed night

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