yellowfin
Pro 2A Gastronome
I just use plastic pistol ammo trays I dumpster dive for at my local range. 9mm holds 5.56 perfectly, .45 for .30-06 and .308. Why be complicated?
Reloading Trays
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guthook
Grrr.
<--- Damn, I used it again.
For those who don't use multiple trays.
It is recommend to use multiple trays and putting rounds in order on the trays after you size, trim, prime, charge, seat a bullet, or crimp the case.
This way if you discover an error you can easily work backwards to determine see which rounds were affected.
Just and FYI....
It is recommend to use multiple trays and putting rounds in order on the trays after you size, trim, prime, charge, seat a bullet, or crimp the case.
This way if you discover an error you can easily work backwards to determine see which rounds were affected.
Just and FYI....
Made this for my son. He reloads his own .45 and .223/300BO ammo. So... Dual drilled to fit either, but no wobbling.
Made it with 1x3 whitewood, cut to 13" long. He wanted 50 holes, and wanted it to be narrow enough to load powder right into from his... whatever you call it that dispenses the powder. So 4 rows, 2 with 13 holes, 2 with 12.
Set the pattern out and marked the holes. Tried to leave enough room for fat fingers to easily work with it. Drilled out the larger .45 holes with a 1/2" bit, then the deeper .223 holes with a 3/8" bit. Both using forstner bits to get flat bases to them. And, the center hole off the first bit made it easy to center the second. Used a drill press for straight holes and consistent depth.
Sanded the edges to be a bit rounder, and the top to clean off the pencil marks and rough edges on the holes. I might poly coat it... might not. I need to send it to him to test and see if he likes it the way it is. If so, I'll probably make a nicer one out of oak or another hardwood for him. THAT one will get a nicer finish on it.
Made it with 1x3 whitewood, cut to 13" long. He wanted 50 holes, and wanted it to be narrow enough to load powder right into from his... whatever you call it that dispenses the powder. So 4 rows, 2 with 13 holes, 2 with 12.
Set the pattern out and marked the holes. Tried to leave enough room for fat fingers to easily work with it. Drilled out the larger .45 holes with a 1/2" bit, then the deeper .223 holes with a 3/8" bit. Both using forstner bits to get flat bases to them. And, the center hole off the first bit made it easy to center the second. Used a drill press for straight holes and consistent depth.
Sanded the edges to be a bit rounder, and the top to clean off the pencil marks and rough edges on the holes. I might poly coat it... might not. I need to send it to him to test and see if he likes it the way it is. If so, I'll probably make a nicer one out of oak or another hardwood for him. THAT one will get a nicer finish on it.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
The method I sue loading, I don't need a tray.
Made this for my son. He reloads his own .45 and .223/300BO ammo. So... Dual drilled to fit either, but no wobbling.
Made it with 1x3 whitewood, cut to 13" long. He wanted 50 holes, and wanted it to be narrow enough to load powder right into from his... whatever you call it that dispenses the powder. So 4 rows, 2 with 13 holes, 2 with 12.
Set the pattern out and marked the holes. Tried to leave enough room for fat fingers to easily work with it. Drilled out the larger .45 holes with a 1/2" bit, then the deeper .223 holes with a 3/8" bit. Both using forstner bits to get flat bases to them. And, the center hole off the first bit made it easy to center the second. Used a drill press for straight holes and consistent depth.
Sanded the edges to be a bit rounder, and the top to clean off the pencil marks and rough edges on the holes. I might poly coat it... might not. I need to send it to him to test and see if he likes it the way it is. If so, I'll probably make a nicer one out of oak or another hardwood for him. THAT one will get a nicer finish on it.
Very nice - might "steal" this idea for my bench
This is why reloading is so expensive. Everyone's trying to sue it.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
Well exhume meeeee!
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Have shovel. Will travel.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
Lol!
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- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
...And this one could use some reloading.
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You need to use that stuff before it just goes away on it's own...
buellsfurn
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potted meatGood to know that Spam finally has a legitimate use!
If ever they've packed more God awful chit in a can and called it food, I haven't found it yet.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 49,992
potted meat
Spam is a delicacy on Oahu.
Very nice - might "steal" this idea for my bench
You can have it! I'd rather give it away than have it stolen...
Just post pics if you do it different so I can steal it right back. I don't reload my own ammo, so hopefully if anyone thinks of a tweak or improvement that does they'll speak up.
- Jul 29, 2014
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