Thanks so much for everyone responding and sharing how you do things- with such an investment I want to take care of it. Seems taking a good grade oil and wiping things down is appropriate. Would you also let me know what you use to lubricate the XL 650 and how often? I was searching forums...
SSGSAD and jamesb thank you I appreciate it. I'm going to take my single stage press and powder throughs apart and scrub them good. I'll order the Zerust bags and try them. I definitely think this will be great from my less frequently used items, but it sounded like you just unbuttoned things...
Congratulations for jumping in; it's a lot of fun to make something and make it go bang while being safe and repeating it all over again. Im nearly 2 yrs in and still learning. Started with single stage Big Boss II (Redding) and just recently got a Dillon XL 650- love it. Lots of adjustments...
I'm reloading in my garage and its going great (Dillon and Redding), but given that it's not climate control I want to ask those who also reload in similar conditions how you protect your reloading press and other associated items from rust? I keep the ram greased, and dies get light...
Like you, I'm new to reloading as well, so I want to keep that in the forefront. Each reloading manual (Lyman, Hornady, Sierra, etc) has a specific recipe for their tested component selection (Primer+Case+Powder+Bullet i.e shape and weight). For safety and budget reasons (safety first as I'm...
I use CrossBreed gun belt for my casual wear daily carry. Belts are sturdy giving a solid platform to support a full size weapon and comfortable to wear. Three colors to choose from and you can get 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 inch width. I went with the wider because I carry full size. Be ware, some...
Just thought I'd share Parabellum has Titegroup powder 4 lbs at $79, picked up one for my self had more on table and was told had more in back.
Also, if you seeking supplies, I've been talking with Plainfield Shooting Supply and they will have a Dillon supply and Powder supply next week...
I am new to reloading, after taking class at Profire w Andrew and reading online, i use a guage for every caliber and ammo i make. My thought here is I am the only quality control person involved, so if I or others shoot my reloads they should have been checked by me. Just my two cents
sponge 80- I've been reloading for a year now, and my advice is to start by reading "Linkpimp" write up on this site "so you want to start reloading and don't know where to begin". This is a very thorough discussion on reloading, starting purchase on a budget, etc; its at the top of the page on...
I was at Plainfield shooting supply this morning and a guy bought a box, might have some still, they are open Thursday at 10 or 11am just check website. You can call and they'll let you know may save a trip
Cerberus and Be Mike, the bench plans you sent above are the same I used for my bench- very sturdy. If you use T-Tracks in you bench you can slide your press from one end to the other or remove it easily with bolt down. Leverage is not a problem, 3/8 T-Tracks are heavy duty and with a thick...
MikeDVB. If your looking at benches for reloading you'll get lots of ideas from the reloading room pics on this site, I used theses a lot when deciding what bench to build.
Amboy49- using the T-Tracks with 3/8 bolts for the star tighten bolts- heavy duty for this application, have had no problems with leverage on my press. As you see I double stack 3/4 inch plywood for my base with a press mount and there is zero play in it. The only adjustment I will make...
Amboy49- using the T-Tracks with 3/8 bolts for the star tighten bolts- heavy duty for this application, have had no problems with leverage on my press. As you see I double stack 3/4 inch plywood for my base with a press mount and there is zero play in it. The only adjustment I will make...
Hawkeye: What website are you using where you find 22lr?? As for the GM thread, I'm going when I can (3 Fridays in last several months) but have not been able to get any at the table- each time dudes arriving earlier and more folks at door so I didn't get it. Terre Haute is to far for me, but...
I wanted to post my reloading area for INGO folks as I got a lot of the inspiration from this site to build a bench and work area. I cleaned out a space in the garage and with the help of two frinds (one an electrician) was able to build a great bench and set up dedicated electrical outlets...
Related to hunting .22lr and finding a good price. Yesterday I went to Midway USA website and placed a "Backorder" order for CCI Mini Mag 40gr plated .22lr for $311 for 5000 rounds. I've tried to set the notification emails through their website several times and time my order but I missed it...