texas30cal Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 What do you use to trim? I recently got the Lyman ez trim I think is what they call it. It uses interchangeable mandrel/cutters, chuck the mandrel/cutter in lathe or drill and there is a quick change holder for the cases, makes it waayyy faster than the old rcbs trimmer, bc it uses the fixed length mandrel/cutter there is no checking they have to be the same every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFail Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I use the, I use this http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) What do you use to trim? I recently got the Lyman ez trim I think is what they call it. It uses interchangeable mandrel/cutters, chuck the mandrel/cutter in lathe or drill and there is a quick change holder for the cases, makes it waayyy faster than the old rcbs trimmer, bc it uses the fixed length mandrel/cutter there is no checking they have to be the same every time. I have a Lyman Universal Case Trimmer mini lathe (that's what it is) except I also got the adapter shaft to run it off a drill or electric screwdriver. I built a little jig to hold the lathe and a carriage to hold the drill. I love the universal case holder on the Lyman. It is ingenious. When I get moving I can do 6-10 cases a minute. Edited March 31, 2014 by mineralman55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I use the, I use this http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft.html Love it I use one of those for 5.56 and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Sized and deprimed about 1200 9mm cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Converted more 300BLK this morning. Just did 30 of them, from start to finish. Once-fired LC 5.56 brass from brass to loaded 300BLK. Went with trim-to length of 1.363", 15.9gr H110, primed with CCI 400s, Hornady 150gr FMJ boat tails. COAL 2.105". Going out to shoot them in a few. Will also get rid of the rest of the 220gr PNW subs. Dawm Marie is going to shoot hers. Later today is reloading all of it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFail Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I use one of those for 5.56 and love it! I just realized they have a gen 2... http://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/wft%202.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hey, I will say this for you guys converting 5.56 brass to 300BLK - there are steps you need to hit, every time. 1) Cut (in whatever manner) the 5.56 brass at or right below the shoulder. 2) Do not final-size it yet. 3) Chamfer it in and out, so it doesn't tear up your 300BLK sizing die. You don't want rough-cut edges going through your die. 4) Once it's resized to 300BLK, THEN you trim to the proper trim length. Max length is 1.368". Trim-to length is 1.363". If you cut your 5.56 brass at the shoulder, then trim it down to 1.363", it's gonna be to short once you resize/reform it. That process drops a few thou off the overall brass length... Now, those damn PNW 220 subs shot fine, EVERYTIME, through Dawn Marie's 14.5" carbine-gassed BLK barrel today... The damn things won't cycle reliably through my 16" carbine-gassed BLK, but they do in hers... :rant2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 First attempt at .45 acp: de cap / sized / pocket reem. Found that some Speer and blazer brass primer pockets are small pistol size? Then after that I went to adjust trimmer and dropped micro set screw on concret and called it quits ;) also loaded 200 -223. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 The current batch of 308 cases had exceptionally dirty/sooty primer holes, so I got an RCBS brush to clean them out. I put it into a battery-powered hand drill, and did 500 cases in about 50 minutes. The bristle end could have a little more flare in it to get deeper into the corners, or perhaps be slightly larger in diameter, but it worked well. And for $8 this was a handy little device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Now, those damn PNW 220 subs shot fine, EVERYTIME, through Dawn Marie's 14.5" carbine-gassed BLK barrel today... The damn things won't cycle reliably through my 16" carbine-gassed BLK, but they do in hers... :rant2: Different sized gas ports in the barrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 The current batch of 308 cases had exceptionally dirty/sooty primer holes, so I got an RCBS brush to clean them out. I put it into a battery-powered hand drill, and did 500 cases in about 50 minutes. The bristle end could have a little more flare in it to get deeper into the corners, or perhaps be slightly larger in diameter, but it worked well. And for $8 this was a handy little device.That's what I use I find after fighting to clear the edges on a hundred or so rnds my fingers are done. There is another option that looks like a flat head screwdriver I'm gonna give it a try when I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 That's what I use I find after fighting to clear the edges on a hundred or so rnds my fingers are done. There is another option that looks like a flat head screwdriver I'm gonna give it a try when I find it. I tried that one. The scrapers are quite small and really don't do a good job cleaning out the pockets. but it is inexpensive, so you might get better results out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I tried that one. The scrapers are quite small and really don't do a good job cleaning out the pockets. but it is inexpensive, so you might get better results out of it. The scrapers do pretty well. I got one of these: I mount the scrapers in my drill press and run the cartridges through them one by one. Seems to do a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 ^^^ That's my favorite reloading tool, right there. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Primed and expanded 300/.45 powder and lead tomorrow :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Not sure if this is a good deal.This: http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=DU78281&trk_msg=HFCC9G9OKQLK1CP3SJV4EGKS20&trk_contact=PJKDAN3I4E1BPT61NGE32SC4TK&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.natchezss.com%2fproduct.cfm%3fcontentID%3dproductDetail%26prodID%3dDU78281&utm_campaign=Apr_02_2014_Barnes_IMR&utm_content=Apr_02_2014_Barnes_IMR#q%3Drifle%2520powders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Sized and deprimed about 650-700 .45ACP, tumbled the 9mm and .45 brass now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFail Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hmmm I think it is not too bad these days relatively. But the haz mat fee sux. What cartridge are you gonna use it for? Not sure if this is a good deal.This: http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=DU78281&trk_msg=HFCC9G9OKQLK1CP3SJV4EGKS20&trk_contact=PJKDAN3I4E1BPT61NGE32SC4TK&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.natchezss.com%2fproduct.cfm%3fcontentID%3dproductDetail%26prodID%3dDU78281&utm_campaign=Apr_02_2014_Barnes_IMR&utm_content=Apr_02_2014_Barnes_IMR#q%3Drifle%20powders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 Isn't 7828 for magnums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'm not reloading yet bro.I just put up the e-mails I get to see if anyone here can use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I'm not reloading yet bro.I just put up the e-mails I get to see if anyone here can use it. Tons of 7828 and 7828ssc readily available... guess there's not much demand for it. Perhaps time to get a 300WM bolt action.... :D Edited April 2, 2014 by shibiwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas30cal Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I know it's used for 338 Papua magnum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Papa magnums are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas30cal Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I see I spelled it wrong but you couldn't even copy that right!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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