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jwelk
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posted January 18, 2015 11:28 AM
I have shot the Sierra Gameking 55 gr hollow point
for several years now and really like them. I think the number is #1390 on the box.
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted January 19, 2015 10:58 AM
Thanks guys.. I'll write down all suggestions and do some research..
Here's the progress on my humble reloading bench; I have a mini bench (anchored to the walls) that mounts the press and it's rock solid !
I think I'll mount a shelve to hold the tools..
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Leonard
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posted January 19, 2015 11:23 AM
You should want to get your knees under the bench. It looks like that lower shelf might be in the way of scooting up close? I'd have my shelves above, not below. I hope your press isn't shoved too far, over against the wall? But; if it works for you, that's all that counts.
Good hunting. El Bee
PS needs to be a little more cluttered.
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted January 19, 2015 01:20 PM
Good eye..
Yeah my knees can get under.. We'll see how it works. The second shelve will definitely be above the table top, thinking about laying out all the tools there....
The press looks like it's slammed next to the wall, but no knuckle scrapping..
Nothing too impressive , but it will get me started..
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Leonard
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posted January 19, 2015 02:51 PM
My fellow Americans. Can we have a few shots of your reloading bench, please? Fur definitely needs some inspiration.
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted January 19, 2015 04:36 PM
This is in the man cave, so no sweating my ass off in
August, ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Dave Allen
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posted January 19, 2015 04:56 PM
Well, by damn when FUR decides to do something. He just gets er' done !!
Nice setup dude. Let's see another picture in a year or so ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Az-Hunter
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posted January 19, 2015 05:24 PM
photobucket no workie for me? 
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Dave Allen
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posted January 19, 2015 05:26 PM
Oh' yeah another thing. I noticed you have a balance beam for a scale, nice !!
Many would just rush to a ChargeMaster or such. I believe everyone should start with a balance beam. JMO..
Anyway I started using a digital scale a few years ago mainly because of my middle age eyes.
Still have the balance beam though. And on occasion check each other to make sure the digital isn't off.
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted January 19, 2015 05:42 PM
Dave,
I kept telling myself, don't get obsessive , but too late!
Do you guys like to use the expensive dies with mics built into them ? Or the standard set screw dies that are sold in Sportsmans?
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Dave Allen
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posted January 19, 2015 06:23 PM
Fur,
You may get different opinions. Mine is keep it simple @ least for now.
I like Redding dies, lots of stuff I like about RCBS, however personally not a big fan of their dies.
I'm unsure of what's used in a Ackley application ? That being said, I've found myself buying Hornady dies because of the drop down sleeve in the bullet seating die.
They used to have a bad reputation, and yes I understand why. They have improved them and I have been using 4-5 sets for several years now.
(edit) I assumed Ackley dies could be purchased in a set ? Yeah they are, Duh..
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TOM64
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posted January 19, 2015 07:02 PM
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Balance beam here too.
Not the best setup by any means but I'm in the A/C and can load or work on a gun. I have a roll top desk that I keep my bullets, dies, primers, cases and other necassary loading tools. The little filing cabinet is full of powder.
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TOM64
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posted January 19, 2015 07:13 PM
I should say I tried the Chargemaster and it worked fine but was a little slow. I could throw a charge and load the previous shell and still had to wait on the next charge. The fan also screwed with it so I went old school.
I did order a micrometer powder thingie for the thrower, I can set my thrower to whatever I have wrote down on my chart from the previous time. I do check it on the balance beam and then start filling cases.
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Dave Allen
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posted January 19, 2015 07:27 PM
Tom, that's interesting to hear you're take on the ChargeMaster.
I stood there about a year ago in Sportsmans Warehouse and pondered and pondered. Just damn near bought one.
Something in me just said no ?
I'm curious what are you using for dies ? Fur, has me about on the edge to do an Ackley ?
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posted January 19, 2015 08:37 PM
I'm using Redding 3 die sets. I'm told bushing type dies are better but I don't have any problems with these. I much prefer Redding to RCBS.
I used the Chargemaster for a few years and they do work but I can fill 50 cases and check for any discrepancies before the Chargemaster fills 10.
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posted January 19, 2015 10:35 PM
I use a Chargemaster. Keep the swamp cooler and other outside influences from it, and it's hard to beat, IMO.
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DAA
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posted January 20, 2015 04:17 AM
My bench is in there somewhere.
Was given a Chargemaster. I then too gave it away. Just too slow.
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knockemdown
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posted January 20, 2015 05:33 AM
If you search around, you can find some "how to" vids for reprogramming your Chargemaster to speed up the throws. I did it to mine, and it was a big help.
Also, the "McDonalds straw trick" seems to help stick powders from clumping up inside the tip of the dispenser...
One last thing I did is plug the Chargemaster into a power conditioner strip. Posta help maintain a constant voltage & keep the electronic scale from drifting.
Fluorescent lighting fixtures have been blamed for affecting the Chargemaster, although I've never seen that, firsthand...
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Leonard
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posted January 20, 2015 08:47 AM
Hmm? I had a problem, forty years ago. What with kids, dogs and especially CATS, I decided right away that I needed security. So, I built a long narrow room with two deadbolts and a bench on both ends. Totally built in benches. Totally identical.
Main thing is, I can reach anything without moving. Well, not really, I do have to stand up occasionally, and I need to get off the stool to access stuff underneath but its compact because I only had so much room in my garage.
On the one hand, I do envy those that can dedicate a shack or an entire room for reloading, but it seems to work for me. It is suitably cluttered. I can lock the door and nothing will be disturbed for months. One eight foot florescent provides all the illumination I could ever need.
Main thing is shelves. I need lots of shelf space. I can even stack rifles on one wall. Kind of funny but here recently, I was hoarding ammo and bullets and one shelf FELL DOWN! I usually overkill everything, so was dumbfounded to see all that stuff, busted open boxes, cartridges and bullets scattered all over. But, stuff made out of lead is heavy and I have no excuse, but this time I'm pretty sure it will hold at least five hundred pounds of "ammo".
Now, it's stupid to be cramped in that narrow room in the cold garage, when I have three available bedrooms up stairs and I live alone. But, it's good enough, until I move to AZ.
Good hunting. El Bee
edit: Dave, you need to take out the trash.
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Fur_n_Dirt
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posted January 20, 2015 12:31 PM
LB, moving to AZ, huh?
Interest rates are stupid low right now.
It's about time leaving Cali , the land of no coyote contests..
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posted January 20, 2015 12:56 PM
Ya know, I lived in Southern Calif. for over twenty five years.
Had some good times & made some good friends.
But I can't think of a single good reason why anybody would want to live there now.
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TOM64
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posted January 20, 2015 01:18 PM
I tried the speed boost on mine and it helped but nothing is faster than throwing a lever, all I have to wait on now is for the powder to funnel through the 22 cal hole.
I throw 10 charges and weigh each one then when all 10 are correct, I mass produce. I used to weigh every 10th charge just to be sure but it's never been off more than 2/10's of a grain.
My reloading room also holds the dreadmill my wife walks on but the rest of the room is mine. (Unless she needs to move something else in there.)
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92soggy
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posted January 20, 2015 05:28 PM
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Dave Allen
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posted January 20, 2015 06:23 PM
Nice, I'm also diggin' the Co-Ax press !!
I went over to Cabela's in Boise a few years ago to buy one. All they had was a floor model, which they wouldn't sell. Kinda pissed me off, ya know when your in the mood to get something ?
Anyway looks like a hell of a press, and no shell holders !!
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posted January 20, 2015 09:42 PM
I think the Co-Ax is the best investment we've made as far as reloading tools go.
No shell holders! That's also my favorite thing about it. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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