Reloading Questions

[Dirty J]

And large quantities is the only way to go. I only load once or twice a month… but crank out 1000+ at a time.

 

[Dirty J]

Caldwell is fine to start. I used once for a long time.

 

[PewPewChris]

Caldwell is fine to start. I used once for a long time.

curious, what do you use today?

 

[Control for Smilers]

I use a magnetospeed v3. need the rail mount for pistol tho.

 

[palmettomoon]

I prefer an Oehler 35P chronograph but radar is replacing light chronos.

 

[Dirty J]

curious, what do you use today?

Prochrono DLX.

Similar functionality to the Caldwell. Better app.

 

[Dirty J]

The trick with the non-radar ones is setting up in the right lighting scheme. Or you’ll get inconsistent results.

Radar is advantageous in this.. but I’d cost prohibitive. Not something I’d spend the coin on for practical pistol shooting… but if I were shooting PRS… I’d be more inclined.

 

[PewPewChris]

Update and things a newb learns quickly…

• First of all, having the LED light under the toolhead is a game changer

• Second - this thing is awesome. I loaded about 25 rounds this evening after getting everything adjusted to my liking…using it first as a single stage and indexing a single round thru the stations and the man going full progressive. I can see how a rhythm could get you a decent amount of rounds per hour

• Lastly - I need a bullet tray for efficiency…

All rounds except for one passed the case gauge test…I’m assuming that case and primer are a lost cause, should I pull the bullet?

I’ll do a plunk and spin test tomorrow in the barrel of my EDC.

So pumped…now I just need a few thousand more primers and bullets lol

 

[BDR1]

You’re

No. You take a loaded round, drop it in the chamber… spin it around (it should spin freely) and drop it out.

If it doesn’t spin freely or drop straight out of the barrel without assistance… you’re loaded too long. The bullet is touching the rifling of the barrel. This is something a case gauge doesn’t check.

You’d need to shorten your OAL in that case.

If it spins freely and drops out… you’re good to go for OAL.

Not my thread but thank you.. I’ve just learned something.. but I’m new to this also

 

[PewPewChris]

Not my thread but thank you.. I’ve just learned something.. but I’m new to this also

How's it coming for you? You doing actual reloading or just preparing to do so?