NWI Ingo General Post - Part 3

[lowendgenerator]

why

Well, the long answer is that I want to fully understand the process, and get plenty of time on the bench before I advance to an automated machine. The short answer is, I'm broke, and I currently inhabit an 11"x16" handmade bench in the corner of the kitchen.

 

[jedi]

Got to make sure you can afford to feed such a beast. Makes no sense in being able to buy it but not use it.

 

[melensdad]

Well, the long answer is that I want to fully understand the process, and get plenty of time on the bench before I advance to an automated machine. The short answer is, I'm broke. . .

Got to make sure you can afford to feed such a beast. Makes no sense in being able to buy it but not use it.

Personally I would SAVE MY MONEY until I could afford a progressive.

Secret fact, you can load 1 shell at a time on a progressive just as if it was a single stage press.

So if you want to learn slowly and understand the process, you can do that.

When confidence is built up and funds are available then start feeding the beast in volume and produce in bulk. It will save you from having to buy multiple presses, powder feeders, etc, etc, etc.

 

[actaeon277]

My reloading is more limited by time, than money.
I have 2 presses, single stage.
Works great. And cheap.

 

[lowendgenerator]

Jedi made some sushi today.

 

[lonehoosier]

Got to make sure you can afford to feed such a beast. Makes no sense in being able to buy it but not use it.

What is the cost of one of those?

 

[melensdad]

What is the cost of one of those?

Dillion 550b ~ $440
Hornady LnL ~ $420
RCBS Pro2000 ~ $495

The above prices are WITHOUT the auto bullet feeder (which was shown in the video).

Auto bullet feeders vary in price, but figure about $250 for those. Add another $300ish for an auto case feeder. Neither of these things are needed, but the cool factor goes way up if you have them, and your production also climbs.

The Dillon is a 4 stage press, the Hornady and RCBS are both 5 stage presses. Dillion's next model up, the 650, is a 5 stage.

 

[lonehoosier]

Dillion 550b ~ $440
Hornady LnL ~ $420
RCBS Pro2000 ~ $495

The above prices are WITHOUT the auto bullet feeder (which was shown in the video).

Thanks. The wife said will see what are tax return looks like

 

[melensdad]

Thanks. The wife said will see what are tax return looks like

FWIW, I used to have a Dillon. Loved it. Now I have a Hornady. Love it. Both are great.

 

[lonehoosier]

FWIW, I used to have a Dillon. Loved it. Now I have a Hornady. Love it. Both are great.

I have always herd great things about the Dillon so I will go that route.

 

[gunbunnies]

If you want to buy it once for life... buy the Dillon....

Best purchase I ever made... getting ready to add a second one soon....

I'm lazy....

 

[lonehoosier]

If you want to buy it once for life... buy the Dillon....

Best purchase I ever made... getting ready to add a second one soon....

I'm lazy....

I'm only a 9mm guy

 

[lowendgenerator]

As soon as the wife lets me have a little more real estate in the kitchen, I'll start saving for a Dillon. The more I watch these progressive loader videos, the less I like my RCBS JR-3.

 

[gunbunnies]

Lone... ya it's simple to change calibers with the Dillon but I kinda like having one of my two main calibers already setup and ready to just walk in and start pumping rounds out of so ya, the second press is so I can be more lazy than I already am...

9mm and 38 spcl are my main reloads with the rest of the 22, 308, and 35 calibers along with the shotty stuff close behind...

 

[Clif45]

so, who is going to three gun at BORCC this weekend. If anyone else is, dont let me puss out and make sure I dont stay out late on Saturday night. Although if I run the weekends anything like I have been during the week I will be crashed out by 9 and ready to go in the morning. BTW did anyone happen to get any pictures of me from the last 3 gun I attended?

 

[abphotos]

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Clayface!

 

[seeker1321]

some people have too much time

I work in IT what can I say

 

[lonehoosier]

Bump kydex workshop

Kydex Workshop
When: Sunday October 14, 2012
Where: 46342 (Address will be PM'd to members attending)
Time: 12:00-18:00

You will have to order your own supply's, I will not have enough to go around. I get all of my supply's from Knife Kits. Here is a list of thing you will need to make a holster or mag pouches. You can also make knife sheaths and flashlight holder too.

Chicago Screws - Black Coated - #8 - (.1875 x .250) - 10 Pack
Stock# KKCS-8250-BK-10
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $3.60
Chicago Screws - Black Coated - #8 - (.1875 x .250) - 10 Pack

Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX™/HOLSTEX™) - 100 Pack
Stock# KYSR8-100
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $12.95
Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX™/HOLSTEX™)

KYDEX™ Sheet - Black - (.080)
Stock# KYSHE08
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $5.80
KYDEX™ Sheet - Black - (.080)

Hand Setter Kit - (#8) - (for 1/4 inch sheath rivets)
Stock# HRSK8
Price: $11.99
Hand Setter Kit - (#8) - (for 1/4" sheath rivets)

I do have a hand setter but one more would be nice too have so there is no bottle necks.

Depending how good you are with the kydex you could possibly make 2 holsters with a 12x12 sheet. Make sure you order early so your supply's are in before Sunday. They do have two day shipping.

We will be doing these in my garage. The weather as of now is 60 and rain so dress warm. I do have a heater if it gets to cold so dress in layers.

As for hand tools we should be good. We could use a extra toaster oven and a heat gun depending on the number of people.

I will have to limit this workshop to 10 people.

We can order some pizza if we start to get hunger. You may want to bring some thing to drink.

If you would like to do this and have any questions please PM me with them so we are not tying up the NWI INGO break room. I will do a update on a daily basis.

Attendees
1. Wild Deuce
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

 

[lonehoosier]

New member in NWI

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/introductions_and_greetings/239335-new_guy_in_lowell.html

 

[turnandshoot4]

so, who is going to three gun at BORCC this weekend. If anyone else is, dont let me puss out and make sure I dont stay out late on Saturday night. Although if I run the weekends anything like I have been during the week I will be crashed out by 9 and ready to go in the morning. BTW did anyone happen to get any pictures of me from the last 3 gun I attended?

I'll have to look. If you can get stills from video you should be good.

Kydex Workshop
When: Sunday October 14, 2012
Where: 46342 (Address will be PM'd to members attending)
Time: 12:00-18:00

You will have to order your own supply's, I will not have enough to go around. I get all of my supply's from Knife Kits. Here is a list of thing you will need to make a holster or mag pouches. You can also make knife sheaths and flashlight holder too.

Chicago Screws - Black Coated - #8 - (.1875 x .250) - 10 Pack
Stock# KKCS-8250-BK-10
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $3.60
Chicago Screws - Black Coated - #8 - (.1875 x .250) - 10 Pack

Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX™/HOLSTEX™) - 100 Pack
Stock# KYSR8-100
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $12.95
Eyelets - #8-8 (1/4) - Black Finish - (for .080 KYDEX™/HOLSTEX™)

KYDEX™ Sheet - Black - (.080)
Stock# KYSHE08
SEE: QTY DISCOUNTS
Price: $5.80
KYDEX™ Sheet - Black - (.080)

Hand Setter Kit - (#8) - (for 1/4 inch sheath rivets)
Stock# HRSK8
Price: $11.99
Hand Setter Kit - (#8) - (for 1/4" sheath rivets)

I do have a hand setter but one more would be nice too have so there is no bottle necks.

Depending how good you are with the kydex you could possibly make 2 holsters with a 12x12 sheet. Make sure you order early so your supply's are in before Sunday. They do have two day shipping.

We will be doing these in my garage. The weather as of now is 60 and rain so dress warm. I do have a heater if it gets to cold so dress in layers.

As for hand tools we should be good. We could use a extra toaster oven and a heat gun depending on the number of people.

I will have to limit this workshop to 10 people.

We can order some pizza if we start to get hunger. You may want to bring some thing to drink.

If you would like to do this and have any questions please PM me with them so we are not tying up the NWI INGO break room. I will do a update on a daily basis.

Attendees
1. Wild Deuce
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Boy I hope more people take you up on this. I'll be in Wisconsin, otherwise i'd be there.