Need advice about reloading.

[Bullseye]

If we want this in the workshop forum, I can move it there. I didn't move it because you all were basically discussing the reloading of pistol cartridges.

I've always cleaned my rifle and pistol brass before reloading it. When the spent cases hit the floor/ground they can pick up grit and sand that could damage a set of dies if not cleaned off before reloading.

I have both rotary and vibratory tumblers in my workshop. I can tumble a lot of brass at a time when I get them all going at once. A media separator makes the job a lot easier. Getting all the walnut shell polishing media out of the freshly tumbled cases can be a real pain without a separator. I used to deprime before I tumbled but then I noticed some of the media would be caught in the case flash hole. A decapping tool pushes out any of this trapped media out of the flash hole when I deprime after tumbling.

R,
Bullseye

[Georgezilla]

If we want this in the workshop forum, I can move it there. I didn't move it because you all were basically discussing the reloading of pistol cartridges.

I've always cleaned my rifle and pistol brass before reloading it. When the spent cases hit the floor/ground they can pick up grit and sand that could damage a set of dies if not cleaned off before reloading.

I have both rotary and vibratory tumblers in my workshop. I can tumble a lot of brass at a time when I get them all going at once. A media separator makes the job a lot easier. Getting all the walnut shell polishing media out
of the freshly tumbled cases can be a real pain without a separator. I used to deprime before I tumbled but then I noticed some of the media would be caught in the case flash hole. A decapping tool pushes out any of this trapped media out of the flash hole when I deprime after tumbling.

R,
Bullseye

I don't mind where the topic gets put, the thought just had not crossed my mind until my last post.

The Situation you described makes sense, I guess I'll still keep my eye out for a tumbler.

Edit: Found the post I was referring to.

Bullseye, you posted these loads that you use for .45 acp:

200 grns LSWC
4.1 grns Green Dot powder
Federal #150 Large Pistol primers

I also like
200 grns LSWC
4.0 grns Bullseye powder
Federal #150 Large pistol primers

Could you tell me what weight recoil spring you use with them?

And lastly could someone explain to me the benefit of hard cast lead bullets over regular lead bullets?

[45dave]

I used a square B for 44 mag for years. Works like a charm, compact and easy to keep in tune. Extra primer tube and tips are helpful along with the primer flipping tray.
As for Dillion's customer service, amazing. I picked my square B up from a garage sale, 25 bucks. It looked like it has been in a bucket of water, I mean shot. Dillion said send it in and they would refurnish it. Three weeks later a box shows up, I thought a new reloader but in looking carefully they had reused the frame as you could see where the washers/screws had been. However, there was a new powder system, new primer system, all new guts, and a new set if 44 dies, one problem, no bill. So..I called Dillion, "what do I owe you guys" the answer...nothing. I explained it was purchased used, there comment..a dillion owner is a dillion owner. Darn....amazing. Second dillion I traded a pistol for a 650 which has been a clothing hanger for 10 years. Once again, there were missing parts and after trying to make it work Dillion say...send it in. I got back a new upgrade stage, new primer sytem, new part on powder system..cost of shipping, 30 bucks no charge for work or components.
So..imagine what brand of reloader I like? Yes..I am a blue fan.

[Bullseye]

George,

I'm shooting those loads in a Caspian 1911 SS Custom Match wad gun, it has a 8 lb. recoil spring with a slide mounted Ultra Dot 30mm.

R,
Bullseye

[Georgezilla]

So I suppose I should use a 9lb spring if I shoot without the dot?

[Bullseye]

I'd go with a 10 lb spring without a dot.

R,
Bullseye

[bearandoldman]

My favorite load is 6.0 grains of Alliant Green Dot with a 200 grain LSWC. Runs fine in both my SA V-10, my SA Micro Compact and my SA Loaded Parkerized. The full size gun has a 14# spring a shok buff and a reduced radius firing pin stop just t like JMB originally designed, That was change by the Army as it was hard to hand cock the gun.

[greener]

I have no problems in my Taurus 1911 with 185 gr lswc and ~3.6gr of Bullseye or 200 gr LSWC and 3.8 gr of Bullseye. Couldn't find the specs on the recoil spring. The 185 gr loads tend to give me a few stove pipes in my Ruger P90. Have some 4.0 gr loads ready to try.

[greener]

Bought some W231 because a few folks have made very positive comments. Anyone have loads they like for 185 gr and 200 gr lswc?

[Georgezilla]

I just picked up this caliper for reloading use: http://www.generaltools.com/Products/Fr ... __147.aspx

Will this one be good enough to check consistency of bullet diameter?

I had a plastic one but I figured it was time for an upgrade

[toyfj40]

Will this one be good enough to check consistency of bullet diameter?

It should be just fine-and-dandy... for all those bullets, up to SIX-caliber !

If you want to spend even more, you could consider this:
http://www.GeneralTools.com/Products/Pr ... G1001.aspx

however, HarborFreight has several that are adequate for $15-ish...
enjoy... - toy

[Georgezilla]

Well I just finished making a reloading table the other day, and I also picked up a Frankford Arsenal tumbler, dunno how how good it is but, I got a coupon from a match I just had so I figured why not.

I called my dealer back about the Hardball, he told me that LB is not just "moving" now but actively moving equipment and such and to expect atleast 3 more weeks -- heart breaking So I may end up getting the whole reloader before I even have a .45

[bearandoldman]

Well I just finished making a reloading table the other day, and I also picked up a Frankford Arsenal tumbler, dunno how how good it is but, I got a coupon from a match I just had so I figured why not.

I called my dealer back about the Hardball, he told me that LB is not just "moving" now but actively moving equipment and such and to expect atleast 3 more weeks -- heart breaking So I may end up getting the whole reloader before I even have a .45

That tumbler should work just fine, that is what I use myself. As the instructions say, put it on the concrete floor preferably as otherwise it is noisy, let it run 3 hours or so and the stuff looks great.

[Georgezilla]

That tumbler should work just fine, that is what I use myself. As the instructions say, put it on the concrete floor preferably as otherwise it is noisy, let it run 3 hours or so and the stuff looks great.

Glad to hear you like yours. With the low cost of it I was a bit unsure, but I figured I could just take it back if it didn't work out.

Next on the list is a scale and case trimmer, any recommendations?

[bearandoldman]

That tumbler should work just fine, that is what I use myself. As the instructions say, put it on the concrete floor preferably as otherwise it is noisy, let it run 3 hours or so and the stuff looks great.

Glad to hear you like yours. With the low cost of it I was a bit unsure, but I figured I could just take it back if it didn't work out.

Next on the list is a scale and case trimmer, any recommendations?

As far as a case trimmer goes, if you are going to just load straight wall case pistol ammo, I doubt if you ever will need to trim the cases. I bought a low cost Lee unit from Midway USA but have never had to use it. The scale and some kind of powder measure you will need. I use mostly Lee dies and powder measures, the prices are right and they get the job done. Midway USA has a great little electronic scale, I bought one when they had a really good sale price on it, also have a beam scale, can not remember the brand at this time.