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Ingenuity Powder System
- By popeye089
- Reloading Depot
- 1053 Replies
You’re right.
I taught a class to some senior section guys, and my buddy said “You weaponized autism”
Ingenuity Powder System
- By KYAggie
- Reloading Depot
- 1053 Replies
Honestly, I don't understand why, after all these years, RCBS, Redding or Hornady haven't made a simple dispenser system that can use the scientific scales.
That really is all these systems are with their own proprietary app/software. They are hi-speed powder measurers with automatic tricklers.
Yes, I know, it takes effort and design. Which is why I'm surprised they haven't done it
I'm just an old knuckle dragger myself, so wtf do I know
Probably because people like us, who will spend over $500 on just the scale, only make up 5% or less of reloaders. To us, it seems as though everyone is after such a device because we all live in the echo chamber of the hide, but in reality, we are a small subset of high functioning autistic precision minded reloaders.
Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1
- By Dirty D
- The Bear Pit
- 312315 Replies
A guys gotta do what a guys gotta do
DeLane Development Group Rimfire Ventures
- By RAVAGE88
- All Things Rimfire
- 12215 Replies
Wow, very nice, and that middle one!!I just sold my Rim-X in anticipation of a new Mike Bush no-compromise creation which takes correct advantage of a fast-twist barrel.
It will need to go some to keep up with my 1st-gen V22 with 22" MTU / 1:16 Bartlein machined and installed at Old Vudoo (replaced original 20" Ace kukri)! Here are consecutive 102-yard groups (4, 6, 10 rounds respectively) with Lapua Long Range. Wind puffed a little on last one and I didn't try to adjust for it.
Also worth noting that these are 3 of 15 groups fired while "tuning the EC tuner" with this lot of LLR. I ended up moving it three "notches." Interestingly, the 3-notch move had definitive negative impact on grouping of previous-tuned Center-X (opened about .1 mils). So I moved back to the C-X setting; groups tightened right back up. The LLR adjustment made almost a tenth mil difference across six groups.
And no, I absolutely will not say I get this kind of accuracy AllTheTime, but it's not that unusual. That middle one... never done it before, but I bet Milke's new creation will do it again. And again.
(Grid is .36" (.1 mil @100))
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I appreciate, immensely, being surrounded by so many that have placed their confidence in me. It blows my mind, daily, and I'm humbled by it. It's mindboggling, and amazing at the same time.
For the first time in a really long time, I'm enjoying the design/development game again. I don't know if it's because the only co-worker I have is a one-eyed cat that sits on my workbench behind me, but what I do know is, this community has taught me something....again. Maybe I'll post a pic of the one-eyed cat in the tractor thread.
So, I continue to be very protective of the people in this community, whether I know them, or not. Sometimes, my "against-the-grain" protective tendencies get me in trouble because I say truthful things out loud that creates discomfort, especially as it relates to the real reasons that have led to platform disfunction, largely associated with bad/inaccurate information.
There are also a few others, that I'm honored to consider my colleagues, that serve this community the same way, and I'm excited about their mutual approach because it serves the community first and puts others on notice that what happened in April isn't acceptable.
The above has led to an imperative to get back to basics as it relates to advancing this game and I'm sure I'll continue to say things that creates discomfort for some, but my focus is this community; the ones that place trust in those that should be delivering their very best, whether it's accurate information or tangible product.
So, for the first time ever, I'm sharing more than I ever have on a technical level, openly asking questions that serves what it means to move back to basics from the perspective of those that shoot and share their experiences, good and bad, create data from the feedback, and execute accordingly. And as a result, the unrest that started in April (likely before that) has been replaced with what it means for the community to look forward and be excited about what's next, and not just from me, but from my colleagues as well.
April 15, 2025, was an interesting day. At the time, I didn't realize how significant it was, but my immediate concern was no different than it was during the few years I was "tactically" absent. Just because I was absent didn't mean I wasn't watching, but what I was struck by the most, was the outreach I received from this community to step back in. And believe me, I take the confidence placed in me very seriously.
Thank you,
MB
