What did you do in the reloading room today? - Page 2

Prof Young · April 25, 2025, 11:03 AM

My reloading tends to be filling up the ammo closet with whatever is in short supply. This week it's 380 acp.
Life is good.
Prof Young

zeke · April 26, 2025, 08:32 AM

Am thinking some enterprising individual might try printing some "spacers" to snap fit into the newer lever action finger levers. Then you could easily remove them if needing to wear heavy gloves. Moderate sized replacement levers are pricy, and the Marlins newer finger levers for pistol grip[s are simply too large for many.

FrankenMauser · April 27, 2025, 04:52 AM

Today, I did nothing in the reloading room.
But I spent several hours theorizing with my brother about how we can game the power factor for PRS and NRL Hunter.

Not actual reloading. But theoretical reloading.

Metal god · April 27, 2025, 02:22 PM

I went over notes , filed new load data into binders which was actually fun . I’m interested in shooting again and I think I like it , my wallet isn’t going to like it though

Shadow9mm · April 27, 2025, 07:39 PM

had a few straggler pieced of 223 brass, maybe 35 or so, annealed them, added them to a tote to start getting processed. Need to organize a few things and then start trimming.

stagpanther · April 27, 2025, 08:05 PM

Well, you asked, so here's what I did--my first reloading since last year. I wanted to do some more tests with my home-built 300 wby mag which I only ran a few loads through before going overseas last year. I've always concentrated on 180 gr and heavier bullets; but for once thought "why not try something lite?" So here they are, 150 gr ballistic silver tips.

stagpanther · April 29, 2025, 07:36 AM

First test looks promising--what I was trying to do was basically download a 300 wby to be the equivalent of a 30-06. This reduces the felt recoil --and also seems to reduce the bore-blasting tendencies of the bigger and more powerful 300 wby cartridges which really aren't needed for most NA applications. The grouping however wasn't all that great--I think it was because I'm simply rusty having not shot a rifle in 7 months--or the stock job I did wasn't done well (I've tried other big magnums on it and they did not group well, either).

oldbear1950 · April 30, 2025, 02:11 PM

I loaded a box of 20 45-70 rounds with 47 grains of IMR 3031 AND 350 GRAIN round nosed hornady bullets

Shadow9mm · April 30, 2025, 11:38 PM

Always loved the look of the silver tips. How do you like their performance on game?

FrankenMauser · May 1, 2025, 04:25 AM

I found a bunch of .17-223 brass that still needs to be trimmed.

Instead of dealing with that, I made a micro chisel out of a 1/16" hex wrench, crammed it into a 5.56 case for a "handle", and used it to break traces on a circuit board for a project that my son is building.
Not much reloading, but it all happens on the same bench.

Nathan · May 1, 2025, 09:34 PM

I’ve been working on a load for 6.5 Creedmoor in my Tikka T3X. It shoots Hornady Precision Hunter ~1” at 100yds.

I’d like to shoot Nosler ABLR 129gr’s at 2900fps. R17 is ok, but lacking accuracy. Trying N550 next.

In addition, I’ve been working with a trickler controller made by a guy over on LRH. It works great with the Little Dandy and the TRX-925!

stagpanther · May 2, 2025, 02:20 AM

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Always loved the look of the silver tips. How do you like their performance on game?

I assume that was directed to me--I never have used them on game--they're just really good bullets for their weight in my experience. One of the smallest 1-hole groups I ever shot out of a .308 win was with these same bullets. And yeah, they do look cool.

Metal god · May 2, 2025, 02:40 PM

Loaded up some 308 with Berger 200.20gr Hybrid target bullets . @ .020 off the lands my COAL is 3.030

now that’s a long 308 , they don’t even fit in my 308 ammo boxes haha . Next will be some 195gr ELD match

Can you still buy 178gr A-max ? I know that weight is in ELD match but I mis the 178gr A-max !

**Unclenick** · May 3, 2025, 04:52 PM

I believe your are down to NOS or even just OS with A-max.

Metal god · May 3, 2025, 10:23 PM

Yeah I can’t find them and most say discontinued. Theres a place up north of me that buys from estate sales and other private ways that may have some . I’ll check up there next time Im up that way .

Mike / Tx · May 4, 2025, 06:16 AM

Well a while back i picked up around 300 - 70gr .224 copper hp blems from Midway. Of course it was a month or so before I managed to try them and find they shot awesome and they were gone by that time.

So I had loaded up a hundred plus previously a month or so back and thought I was out of them. The grandson rooted up some we missed turned out to be 107 in the box so I went out yesterday and loaded them all up. They seem to work really well on the feral hogs.

Next up will be the 64gr Nosler Bonded Solid Base. I picked up a solid supply of them for a great price, now to just work up a load with them.

Nathan · May 4, 2025, 07:58 AM

Sized a replacement sump pump, then loaded 9mm.

ammo.crafter · May 4, 2025, 08:31 AM

Separated 38 Spl, 357 Mag and 357 Max brass.

April 25, 2025, 11:03 AM	#26
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,500	What is in short supply . . . My reloading tends to be filling up the ammo closet with whatever is in short supply. This week it's 380 acp. Life is good. Prof Young

April 27, 2025, 04:52 AM	#28
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,752	Today, I did nothing in the reloading room. But I spent several hours theorizing with my brother about how we can game the power factor for PRS and NRL Hunter. Not actual reloading. But theoretical reloading. __________________ -Unwilling Range Officer -Unwilling Match Designer -NRL22/PRS22/PRO -Something about broccoli and carrots

April 27, 2025, 02:22 PM	#29
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 7,042	I went over notes , filed new load data into binders which was actually fun . I’m interested in shooting again and I think I like it , my wallet isn’t going to like it though __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

April 27, 2025, 07:39 PM	#30
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,573	had a few straggler pieced of 223 brass, maybe 35 or so, annealed them, added them to a tote to start getting processed. Need to organize a few things and then start trimming. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

April 30, 2025, 11:38 PM	#34
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 4,573	Always loved the look of the silver tips. How do you like their performance on game? __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

April 26, 2025, 08:32 AM	#27
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,758	Am thinking some enterprising individual might try printing some "spacers" to snap fit into the newer lever action finger levers. Then you could easily remove them if needing to wear heavy gloves. Moderate sized replacement levers are pricy, and the Marlins newer finger levers for pistol grip[s are simply too large for many.

April 30, 2025, 02:11 PM	#33
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 291	I loaded a box of 20 45-70 rounds with 47 grains of IMR 3031 AND 350 GRAIN round nosed hornady bullets

May 1, 2025, 04:25 AM	#35
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,752	I found a bunch of .17-223 brass that still needs to be trimmed. Instead of dealing with that, I made a micro chisel out of a 1/16" hex wrench, crammed it into a 5.56 case for a "handle", and used it to break traces on a circuit board for a project that my son is building. Not much reloading, but it all happens on the same bench. __________________ -Unwilling Range Officer -Unwilling Match Designer -NRL22/PRS22/PRO -Something about broccoli and carrots

May 1, 2025, 09:34 PM	#36
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,778	I’ve been working on a load for 6.5 Creedmoor in my Tikka T3X. It shoots Hornady Precision Hunter ~1” at 100yds. I’d like to shoot Nosler ABLR 129gr’s at 2900fps. R17 is ok, but lacking accuracy. Trying N550 next. In addition, I’ve been working with a trickler controller made by a guy over on LRH. It works great with the Little Dandy and the TRX-925!

May 2, 2025, 02:40 PM	#38
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 7,042	Loaded up some 308 with Berger 200.20gr Hybrid target bullets . @ .020 off the lands my COAL is 3.030 now that’s a long 308 , they don’t even fit in my 308 ammo boxes haha . Next will be some 195gr ELD match Can you still buy 178gr A-max ? I know that weight is in ELD match but I mis the 178gr A-max ! __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again . Last edited by Metal god; May 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM.

May 3, 2025, 04:52 PM	#39
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,678	I believe your are down to NOS or even just OS with A-max. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

May 3, 2025, 10:23 PM	#40
Metal god Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 7,042	Yeah I can’t find them and most say discontinued. Theres a place up north of me that buys from estate sales and other private ways that may have some . I’ll check up there next time Im up that way . __________________ If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive ! I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .

May 4, 2025, 06:16 AM	#41
Mike / Tx Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2000 Posts: 2,132	Well a while back i picked up around 300 - 70gr .224 copper hp blems from Midway. Of course it was a month or so before I managed to try them and find they shot awesome and they were gone by that time. So I had loaded up a hundred plus previously a month or so back and thought I was out of them. The grandson rooted up some we missed turned out to be 107 in the box so I went out yesterday and loaded them all up. They seem to work really well on the feral hogs. Next up will be the 64gr Nosler Bonded Solid Base. I picked up a solid supply of them for a great price, now to just work up a load with them. __________________ LAter, Mike / TX

May 4, 2025, 07:58 AM	#42
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,778	Sized a replacement sump pump, then loaded 9mm.

May 4, 2025, 08:31 AM	#43
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 2,031	38, etc Separated 38 Spl, 357 Mag and 357 Max brass. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson