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June 18, 2011, 11:57 AM | #26 |
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Ok so is there something I should know about acquiring .40 S&W bullets? I've checked both major gun stores here and they have every caliber but .40 S&W. Am I missing something?
Also the cleaning process begins today, providing I can find naval jelly and steel wool, paint shouldn't be difficult unless it's gonna be another humid one. |
June 18, 2011, 12:12 PM | #27 |
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I bought one used one sans the priming system for 20 bucks back in 1986 at the gun shop in Astoria, OR. I've loaded a bunch of ammo with it over the years but I had to feed the primers one at a time.
Now that I see what mine is missing, I'm wondering if I can find those parts... It's been a great press for me and I have no desire to replace it with anything newer... Tony |
June 18, 2011, 01:24 PM | #28 | |||
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I LIKE to prime on the press
I don't want to start an argument, but merely present a differing opinion. My shooting buddy primes off-press and I don't have a problem with anyone who does. I prefer to prime on-press.
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I prefer to prime on the press. I can feel the primer seat in the bottom of the primer pocket just fine, especially if I use my fingertips on the press handle. I also pay attention to the position of the handle, as this gives an indication or how deeply the primer is seated. Using the hand primer tires my hand out and gives no better "feel" for me than the press does. Using the on-press RCBS priming system, I never dropped a single primer, nor got a single primer in sideways on my Rockchucker or my Jr. Not once in several years. Some people do not like having their primers stacked atop one another in a tube. Something about, "if one primer detonates, there is a good chance many of the others will go off, too, which is too much excitement in a reloading session." Never happened to me, but I do not doubt that it is possible. My Lee Safety Prime stacks the primers side-by-side instead of atop one another. Consider all the facts and factors and you will make your own choice. But don't throw the priming parts away. There are people who want them and will trade a holster or bullet puller for them. Please note that ALL progressive presses, by the nature of continuous processing, prime on the press. Granted, some loaders pull the case, prime and re-insert, but the press designers designed them to prime on-press. Quote:
Good luck Lost Sheep |
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June 18, 2011, 01:34 PM | #29 |
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DLB435 did the same thing with a press in worse shape
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439810
or, if the link does not work, past this into your browser thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=439810 This is what it looked like when he got done. Note the condition of the priming arm, press handle and the linkage is unpainted and still ..."ugly?"..., but perfectly functional. I waited for DLB435 to respond to this thread, but he must be in his reloading room. Lost Sheep |
June 18, 2011, 02:51 PM | #30 |
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I actually read DLB's thread awhile back, I was hoping he would chime in to give me a good method to go about cleaning it up.
Anyone happen to know the shellholder size for .40S&W? *edit* nevermind found it, #27 |
June 19, 2011, 11:51 AM | #31 |
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"Ok so is there something I should know about acquiring .40 S&W bullets? I've checked both major gun stores here and they have every caliber but .40 S&W. Am I missing something?"
I'm not trying to be a smart-a$$ but have you seen any 10 mm in your search ? It's the same bullet .400". Mike |
June 19, 2011, 12:47 PM | #32 |
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Nope, not even boss. Plenty of .38, 9mm, .45 but not a single .40/10mm I don't really want to order online because I like supporting my local stores and shipping is a pain on heavy stuff like bullets but it's looking like I might have to.
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June 19, 2011, 01:41 PM | #33 |
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I read that automotive coolant (anti-freeze to us old folks) is a great rust remover, but I haven't had an occasion to give it a try. Has anyone used coolant as a rust remover?
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June 19, 2011, 05:49 PM | #34 |
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I have a couple of Jrs, one's even an aluminum model that I mounted on a small portable table. Mine had the priming arm but not the tube system. I don't miss it at all, prefer the Lee Auto Prime. Yours is a bit older than either of mine but it looks good to me. As long as it moves freely and acommodates dies and shell holders you're good. I like my tools with a bit of character but that shiny new paint job above does look purty.
Either way you have a fine press and when you put it to work you'll make your dad proud.
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