Recent content by M27David

Re: An update to my hand loading method Thanks for the kind words guys. I think this answers the questions that have come up so far. re: Basket fabrication I bought the material on Amazon from Small Parts Inc. It's a short list; 1. Stainless Steel 304 Mesh #6; 0.0350" Wire Diameter 62%...

I've been loading sub-moa ammo on a Dillon 550 for a long time and I continue to fine tune the method. This update enhances the UC operation with a larger batch size and a change with the cleaner. See previous method here. Please note, I concede I do a lot more than what is necessary for the...

Re: Loads fo Subsonics- All Cals .308 Win 22" bbl, Jet Suppressor Lapua case with flash holes drilled out to 9/64". 200 gr Lapua Subsonic, 8.2 gr Red Dot, WLRM, 2.20" O2H 950 fps @ 90F 200 gr Lapua Subsonic, 10.0 gr Trail Boss, WLRM, 2.20" O2H 967 fps @ 70F Come-ups 100 yds, 4.2 mil 200...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and A Greentimber said, "<span style="font-style: italic">Am I wrong that the above pic shows the body die in station two and the comp die in station 3?</span>" No, you're not wrong. I corrected the text to sync with the pic. Thanks for pointing...

Re: Speed up your .308 Reloading Process A lot of what I do I learned from TS, esp @ the M Die. My 0.02, use the Dillon press, two strokes with two tool heads and you're done. 4. Size the case on the first tool head. (Lapua brass) a. Station #1 Redding S-Die with a .339" bushing and...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing Cool. Good find myerfire. Please do a report on how well it works, if you get one. My thought would be to try and place the beam where it would read on the inside of the case neck, to keep it out of the flame.

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing Eddie asked, "<span style="font-style: italic">Did you load both batches under the same conditions...</span>" Yes I did. One batch right after the other. Thx guys.

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing For $99 it may be worthwhile since the min order online for the Tempilaq is $50. Something to consider. Thx bfd Click on pic for details... Amber Backlit LCD Display Laser Sighting Themerature range from -76 to 932 degrees...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing Yo said, "...did you have to fabricate anything between the die-holder and the bottom of the measure?" Negative that sir. For the price paid one had better not have to fabricate anything. Still, if I were to attempt an...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing No sweat Bob. This picture...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing BB said, "<span style="font-style: italic">When you use it do you see an actual spot that it liquifies noticeably?</span>" BB, sorry for the delay in getting back with you. Yes. See Here. What you want to do is bracket the area...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing ptaylor, your q's in italics... <span style="font-style: italic">1) Was it difficult to set up and determine proper time and temps?</span> No, but I did not trust my ability to evaluate proper temperatures by eyeball alone. So, I...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing JB, I'd be glad to share a link if I had one. I picked the gizmo up at a beauty supply shop that happen to be next door to my barber. I had noticed her Barbersol container, the thing they keep their combs in to sterilize them, well...

Re: Hand Loading Method Improvements with UC and Annealing Thanks guys. One thing I am still working on is where in the sequence of operations to do the annealing. I processed 50 pcs with the annealing done last after all the brass prep operations, i.e. just before the 2nd toolhead is used...

I continue to fine tune my hand loading method. Please note, I concede I do a lot more than what is necessary for the tactical shooter. I really consider my hand loading and load development a separate endeavor that is apart from my tactical shooting interests, kinda like an R&D shop feeding...