tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post2105935944363803872..comments2023-11-10T04:17:00.492-05:00Comments on View From The Porch: Blech.Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-86933450927745042492013-03-04T08:19:34.393-05:002013-03-04T08:19:34.393-05:00I sold off my Lee turret for a single station Horn...I sold off my Lee turret for a single station Hornady with the quick change bushings, and I find it a lot nicer to use in practically every way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-47784296595237658512013-03-03T20:38:31.123-05:002013-03-03T20:38:31.123-05:00I've had a Dillon SDB for several years, and a...I've had a Dillon SDB for several years, and a few months ago ran across a 450 a guy was selling and grabbed it. Both work well.<br /><br />The good: reliable, load good ammo.<br />The bad: the SDB uses proprietary dies(thank Deity mine came with the two I really needed), and the conversion the 450 uses costs about $50 to set it up for a different cartridge; that crap will add up fast.<br /><br />As to customer service, my SDB has a delrin guide piece for the primer arm that cracked. Called Dillon, gave them the number in the book:<br />"No, I need the part number."<br />"That IS the part number in the manual that came with it, and this isn't shown on your website."<br />"Then we don't make it anymore." Period. Too bad, can't help you. Rather pissed me off.<br />Firehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562365951182027709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-33676807262858803772013-03-03T20:17:14.055-05:002013-03-03T20:17:14.055-05:00As for energy drinks my experience is the cost is ...As for energy drinks my experience is the cost is outrageous.<br /><br />An 8 ounce Red Bull averages about $3 IIRC.<br /><br />I stick to black coffee (ground so fine you get sediment in the cup) that pours more like syrup than water for my morning wake up.<br /><br />On those rare occasions I need an afternoon pick me up I'll splurge on a Red Bull.<br /><br />I've tried 5 hour energy twice. Both times I made the expression Data did when trying a beverage he hated with his emotion chip turned on.<br />Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-65205673052656044742013-03-03T19:15:52.034-05:002013-03-03T19:15:52.034-05:00Just upgraded from the Lee Loaders to a Hand Press...Just upgraded from the Lee Loaders to a Hand Press. Couldn't be happier.<br /><br />As for energy drinks, I've never found one that didn't taste like what computers would drink if computers got thirsty.<br /><br />gviglobal village idiothttp://www.alpharubicon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-84982036177916080232013-03-03T18:31:15.117-05:002013-03-03T18:31:15.117-05:00Reloading's a great way to save money - if pan...Reloading's a great way to save money - if panic buying hadn't wiped out components, too. <br /><br />Think I'll start attending estate sales looking for primer, powder, and bullets...Gewehr98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440119702457734221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-17029903552764360122013-03-03T18:28:39.981-05:002013-03-03T18:28:39.981-05:00You can watch Rather and Matthews on the same Pane...You can watch Rather and Matthews on the same Panel at the same time?<br /><br />No WONDER you wanted to go to the Range ASAP!Bubblehead Les.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00730873284089958084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-82925815859722140602013-03-03T17:21:18.891-05:002013-03-03T17:21:18.891-05:00For years I was perfectly happy with the productio...For years I was perfectly happy with the production rate I could achieve with a Lyman turret press. I could knock out a month's supply of .45 acp for practice and matches in a few hours. Then I bought a squirtgun, and shit got real. Dillon RL550B FTMFW. I've had the thing twelve years, cranked out a metric assload of 9mm and .45 acp, and have only had to replace a couple of springs, which were shipped to me gratis. If you merely sip the Dillon Kool Aid, you will find it ain't necessary to buy toolheads and setups for every caliber you load. Switching calibers just isn't that painful.rolandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-85027735837636413612013-03-03T15:19:54.944-05:002013-03-03T15:19:54.944-05:00Agent T,
I stocked up on enough components at the ...Agent T,<br />I stocked up on enough components at the first of the year to cover last year's rate of consumption.<br /><br />But I'm trying to practice more so I'm hoping I can re-supply around mid Summer.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-15767094568955321082013-03-03T14:27:13.268-05:002013-03-03T14:27:13.268-05:00Agent Trask,
I hear Joe Biden has lots stored in h...Agent Trask,<br />I hear Joe Biden has lots stored in his basement heh...Spudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-68941159323401975992013-03-03T14:16:03.440-05:002013-03-03T14:16:03.440-05:00So, you can actually find powder and primers for s...So, you can actually find powder and primers for sale?<br /><br />Agent Traskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568690253014006409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-25418407602468467702013-03-03T14:02:33.854-05:002013-03-03T14:02:33.854-05:00I forgot my 6th press which is a Hornady Pro-Jecto...I forgot my 6th press which is a Hornady Pro-Jector and it's kind of a love/hate relationship. I have a hard time keeping it 'in-time' and the small outer spring is always breaking, but it is a STRONG and STRAIGHT press. I won't condemn it nor will I recommend it.<br /><br />I also think that currently Hornady is making the best dies for the money, but that's must my 2cents...<br /><br />All The Best,<br />Frank W. JamesFrank W. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13226349436102265762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-46765650864352521552013-03-03T13:48:46.106-05:002013-03-03T13:48:46.106-05:00Old NFO,
I use some cycling gloves like these for...Old NFO,<br /><br />I use some cycling gloves like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004552P8Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004552P8Q&linkCode=as2&tag=vifrthpo-20" rel="nofollow">these</a> for most winter activities that don't actually involve getting my hands wet.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285540310465422476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-23093548769376199382013-03-03T13:11:44.393-05:002013-03-03T13:11:44.393-05:00Sent the old parts to them and the new ones showed...Sent the old parts to them and the new ones showed up. I also have just the one powder measure that I readjust for everything so Mr. Dillon and his shop vac are kept from my wallet. (Stoopid phone)Critterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-5707526572482327012013-03-03T13:09:04.777-05:002013-03-03T13:09:04.777-05:00My experience with dillon is the no bs warranty is...My experience with dillon is the no bs warranty is great. I bought my 550 over 20 years ago and now it has a new powder measure and priming system, all for no extra cost. I justCritterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452486400885521156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-71832829356530061052013-03-03T12:20:58.470-05:002013-03-03T12:20:58.470-05:00I'm curious as to what gloves you used to shoo...I'm curious as to what gloves you used to shoot...Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-43544555487200815282013-03-03T12:15:54.633-05:002013-03-03T12:15:54.633-05:00You have a range season?
I feel a tad better abo...You have a range <i> season?</i><br /><br />I feel a tad better about being in California. Davidwhitewolfhttp://www.softgreenglow.com/wpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-56343524072262685862013-03-03T12:10:45.232-05:002013-03-03T12:10:45.232-05:00@Ted - what you really need is a friend with a gar...@Ted - what you really need is a friend with a garage, but no press. I was that guy, had my friend in your situation set up in a corner of my garage, and we've both never been happier :)Yrrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533533699684806728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-39815678264901624602013-03-03T11:58:29.949-05:002013-03-03T11:58:29.949-05:00I truly can't wait to have a more permanent ho...I truly can't wait to have a more permanent home, with garage and shed space for reloading and other projects. Sigh, someday...Ted Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-67500827932735421622013-03-03T11:56:11.141-05:002013-03-03T11:56:11.141-05:00I have friends who highly recommend the Dillon 550...I have friends who highly recommend the Dillon 550. Interestingly enough, they have all had double charges that blew up guns. I'm not saying it's the press, knowing them...it was them. But...I am not the only one who has noticed this correlation: http://www.grantcunningham.com/blog_files/f78966a0fdd6ccc74de87fc14e1c6015-102.html<br /><br />I personally, have a Lee Loader (yep the one that requires a hammer). I use it for loading .38 Special. Is it fast? Nope. But I only use it for a couple of hours a week and do everything in batches. So at the end of the week, I've made 50-100 rounds of loaded ammo. Since I shoot about 50 rounds a month (if I am lucky), I have a net increase of 300% over what I shoot. <br /><br />Unfortunately, the shortage of reloading supplies has left me without anything to reload. <br /><br />-RobRevolverRobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-13766266480303371132013-03-03T11:23:25.196-05:002013-03-03T11:23:25.196-05:00I've got an RCBS Pro 2000, I like the primer f...I've got an RCBS Pro 2000, I like the primer feed system on it better than the Dillon, tho it does take getting used to. But I like the one way feature that some of the Dillons use. My biggest worry is double charged loads due to errors in answering the "now, which way was I going when I stopped last time?" question. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-61749464572494677892013-03-03T11:19:01.779-05:002013-03-03T11:19:01.779-05:00Aw Yes Reloading: I have 2 benches and 6 presses; ...Aw Yes Reloading: I have 2 benches and 6 presses; a Dillon 1050 (10mm Auto & .45 ACP), 2 Square Deal B's (.41 Mag & the other in .357 Mag, .38 Spec & .40 S&W -- they all have the same rim diameter), a Rockchiucker and a Dillon 550.<br /><br />I once had a Dillon 650, the ONLY Dillon I HATED with a purple passion. Sold it for good money, we were both happy.<br /><br />I personally don't trust, nor like Lee's 'automatic' primer disc system. Too many blood spotted, speckled faces in my experiences (I also have no great love for their powder measures either), but that's MY experience -- your mileage may vary.<br /><br />If you can afford it, I would recommend the Dillon 550 and Yes, their No BS warrenty is BS. I've had to purchase everything off my last 3 orders for repair parts, but even at that it's still reasonable considering the volume of ammo I've produced before their parts broke.<br /><br />In my opinion, the absolute cheapest way to start is to buy either a Lyman or RCBS 'kit' that has everything for a single stage press; i.e. the scale, powder measure, lube, lube pad, dies and some even include the vernier caliper.<br /><br />Some find reloading to be drugery, I find it relaxing and yet another wonderful fun pastime.<br /><br />Of course, again, your mileage may vary...<br /><br />All The Best,<br />Frank W. JamesFrank W. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13226349436102265762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-42331465535290030152013-03-03T11:05:13.266-05:002013-03-03T11:05:13.266-05:00As far as component availability goes my limitatio...As far as component availability goes my limitation is primers.<br /><br />I've been casting my own boolits since the panic that followed SCOAMF's first election.Scott Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-24680640979756686682013-03-03T10:39:24.181-05:002013-03-03T10:39:24.181-05:00I use a Lee Pro 1000 and in the last couple of wee...I use a Lee Pro 1000 and in the last couple of weeks I've loaded almost 4000 rounds of various calibers. Once it's set up and tweaked it works great. <br /><br />After 30 years of reloading, I applied for and received a ammo manufacturers licence (FFL06). The last gun show I sold out of nearly everything I had. Nothing like turning a hobby into a small business. Robert Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475193874676131196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-21369968968265894132013-03-03T10:26:16.570-05:002013-03-03T10:26:16.570-05:00I fired up the Rockchucker again a while back. Ya ...I fired up the Rockchucker again a while back. Ya know, along with all the other shortages, I haven't found any useful bullets in stock for .223, .45, and 9mm, anywhere. So for the moment, reloading consists mostly of rummaging through all the old coffee cans, and doing nothing but case prep. I have way more cases and primers than I have bullets and powder -- one area where the current buying frenzy really caught me flat-footed.<br /><br />If this keeps up, I'll start reloading for .35 Rem instead.jedhttp://freedomsight.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15907727.post-16262604094593630062013-03-03T10:13:11.414-05:002013-03-03T10:13:11.414-05:00I hate reloading!
Having said that, with the econo...I hate reloading!<br />Having said that, with the economy and supply/demand as it is, I truly miss my Dillon XL650 (it was stolen with the Ft. Knox in the burglary)<br />:-(<br /><br />gfaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com