Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
New to reloading- help me spend some money!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Trickymissfit" data-source="post: 556896" data-attributes="member: 25383"><p>aside from the idea that I like the Forster press better; we're in line with each other. One thing I would consider is getting my hands on one of the sonic cleaners (or whatever they call them). Never thought much about them till I was over at my brother inlaws (the gadgit king of this planet). He has one from Harbor Frieght, and it's identical to the Lyman for about 2/3rds the money.</p><p> </p><p>The priming tool on the Co-Ax is very accurate, but lacks the feel that so many of us want. Mine will consistently seat primers at .004"-.005" under the face of the case. If you have good hands, then the Sinclair priming tool is the best. I use a K&M. Works very well, but the Sinclair seems to have a slightly better feel when seating the primer for a crush.</p><p> </p><p>If you have access to a drill press, I recommend you build some loading blocks out of hard maple or even birch. I must have two dozen of them for different rounds. Mine are all setup for 20 rounds. Have made them out of everything from wood to green glass, and wood is by far the best to use.</p><p> </p><p>For a powder thrower I have yet to ever find anything that is worth the price difference between a generic Lyman #55 and the others! You'll still have to trickle powder (long grain) with all the others. And you can buy the bottle adapter kit and drop tubes and still be money ahead.</p><p> </p><p>for a case runout gauge I think everybody has a valid opinion. Lately I've been using a NECO, and just love it (well not quite as much as I love the Devine Ms G). I highly recommend this unit. Buy good indicators and never look back. I'd look for an indicator that has a resolution of about 100th of a millimeter, or about .0005". With a little practice you can learn to split the lines and be fairly close to the .00025" figure. The Interrapid out of Switzerland is the absolute best, and should last you a couple lifetimes. But a good 25mm micrometer (I don't know what they sell in Europe), but get one that reads in .0001" increments. I use one often that my Dad gave me, and he was a tool maker during WWII</p><p> </p><p>Buy good equipment and you only pay once</p><p>gary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trickymissfit, post: 556896, member: 25383"] aside from the idea that I like the Forster press better; we're in line with each other. One thing I would consider is getting my hands on one of the sonic cleaners (or whatever they call them). Never thought much about them till I was over at my brother inlaws (the gadgit king of this planet). He has one from Harbor Frieght, and it's identical to the Lyman for about 2/3rds the money. The priming tool on the Co-Ax is very accurate, but lacks the feel that so many of us want. Mine will consistently seat primers at .004"-.005" under the face of the case. If you have good hands, then the Sinclair priming tool is the best. I use a K&M. Works very well, but the Sinclair seems to have a slightly better feel when seating the primer for a crush. If you have access to a drill press, I recommend you build some loading blocks out of hard maple or even birch. I must have two dozen of them for different rounds. Mine are all setup for 20 rounds. Have made them out of everything from wood to green glass, and wood is by far the best to use. For a powder thrower I have yet to ever find anything that is worth the price difference between a generic Lyman #55 and the others! You'll still have to trickle powder (long grain) with all the others. And you can buy the bottle adapter kit and drop tubes and still be money ahead. for a case runout gauge I think everybody has a valid opinion. Lately I've been using a NECO, and just love it (well not quite as much as I love the Devine Ms G). I highly recommend this unit. Buy good indicators and never look back. I'd look for an indicator that has a resolution of about 100th of a millimeter, or about .0005". With a little practice you can learn to split the lines and be fairly close to the .00025" figure. The Interrapid out of Switzerland is the absolute best, and should last you a couple lifetimes. But a good 25mm micrometer (I don't know what they sell in Europe), but get one that reads in .0001" increments. I use one often that my Dad gave me, and he was a tool maker during WWII Buy good equipment and you only pay once gary [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
New to reloading- help me spend some money!
Top