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  1. Powermac

    Omega auto trickler help

    Well i only own and use the original model, without the arm function for beam scales, but when you use the light shield they are really identical so. The only negative thing about it is that it takes a long time to start trickling if it is adjusted for a slow feed, have not used Retumbo in it...
  2. Powermac

    Advice on single stage press

    If you are looking to load precision ammo, of the choices you have outlined, i would go for the Forster CO-AX. The Summit i do not have any real experience with, as i have never used it to reload, it has been gone into detail about on the Accurateshooter forums though, and it's not all good...
  3. Powermac

    Good powder thrower/scale combo

    The chargemaster is the best automatic dispenser /weight combo available. And is the standard witch the others are measured by, with the reprogramming and straw mod or similar, it will give you good results. If it beats hand weighing for accuracy no it does not if you have a scale that is...
  4. Powermac

    Nosler Bullet Issues - Anyone Else Seen This?

    Not really a issue, as the bullets will perform fine. If you had a green and powderish oxidation covering the bullet it should be tossed though. It is just discoloration of copper oxidation, from the bullets coming in contact with air it is a chemical reaction induced by copper coming in contact...
  5. Powermac

    Signs of case head separation after 5 firings?

    Measure 3 cases after they are fired, you will need a headspace gauge and a mic. Also remove the primer with a decapper, without sizing. Headspace, length, width at the base, width at pressure ring, width at datum line, width at neck etc. Case wall thickness if you have the tools for it even...
  6. Powermac

    High quailty rifle case trimmer. Suggestions?

    427 cobra is right on about the chamber length gauge, it's a handy little tool, at 5 dollars a piece per caliber diameter you have it is a worthwhile investment. Especially for people struggling with flowback and carbon ring deposits with slow burning powders it is a worthwhile investment. Using...
  7. Powermac

    Die Question

    A small base die is basically the same as a standard FL die. It has smaller internal dimensions then the normal FL dies, but work exactly the same. And something you most likely will want if you buy once shot LC machinegun brass fx, for ar or a bolt action. They was originally made for use...
  8. Powermac

    High quailty rifle case trimmer. Suggestions?

    If you want the ultimate in consistency your choice of trimmer is probably right. For that i do no believe the LE Wilson/Sinclair trimmers can be beaten, the stainless Sinclair unit would get my vote. But they are often slow and painful to use compared to some solutions, with a drill attached...
  9. Powermac

    How do you manage inconsistent seating?

    Okay did not know Redding had expander dies at all for bottleneck rifle cartidges, only straight walled and pistol. The normal competition die sets are sold with: 1x Body die 1x competition neck sizer 1x competition seater. So i assume what you refer to as a neck expander is in reality the...
  10. Powermac

    Randoms: Case neck lube and Single press play/runout

    Both SS pins and US cleaning tends to make the necks 'grabby' and sometimes it will distort the bullet jacket, the more neck tension used the higher the chance of it happening, and reducing tension can eliminate the problem. I use imperial dry neck lube and application media for the same...
  11. Powermac

    How do you manage inconsistent seating?

    Take your time and measure the bullets, might be your boxes are from different lot numbers and that the length vary enough just from that to give you your results. Might be a bad batch even. If the number of bullets you changed from one box to another is 25 you got the culprit there. I believe...
  12. Powermac

    Speed vs accuracy in 7mm rem mag.

    Try a slower and more appropriate powder then the H4831 in your 7RM and you should have better luck with your velocity. For a comparsion my shehane with a 26 bbl, lobs the 180's around 2950 with N560, with almost 10 grain less of powder. A case for witch the 4831 is about ideal. VV N165 ,170...
  13. Powermac

    what bullets for Hogs and/or whitetail in 308 20"bbl 1:10

    130 or 150 grain TTSX would be my choice if you stay within 400. Using the barnes bullets for longer range is not ideal though, under 2200-2000 fps the performance will suffer greatly, as they high velocity or a lot of resistance to work as intended. Going with the 165,175,180 etc for a 308 will...
  14. Powermac

    Powder scale problems

    A&D FX120 i for sure if you are not looking to spend 1000$ or more. As for the other suggested ones the GD 503 is no longer produced. The gempro and Ay123 can't really compare to the above mentioned magnetic force restoration balances. here is a link to the exact 3 scales mentioned tested...
  15. Powermac

    Care And Feeding Of A GAP 6.5 SAUM.....

    The linked K&M part is correct. THe 21st century arbors and mandrels are not directly compatible with K&M, neither is any of the other producers. If you want a carbide mandrel from K&M to ream the inside of the case neck, John makes a arbor adapter that fits the K&M setup. As for the expander...
  16. Powermac

    powder trickler that lets go of only one kernel at a time???

    I know it's a 25 years lease, And yes he wil probably not be walking around in 25 years, but paying north of 3000 dollars for something i do not own, well it does not sit right with me, it must atleast follow a written contract for a guaranteed 25 years lease. It is a clever feat in engineering...
  17. Powermac

    powder trickler that lets go of only one kernel at a time???

    Your procedure seems very similar to mine except for me running 2 chargemasters, and the Omega trickler is the only one that can drop one kernel of powder with repeatability in production today. Neither do i see why you would want a different type as it does not need to be moved at all. Using...
  18. Powermac

    Who uses the Wilson Arbor Press System......

    I use a 21st century hydro bullet seater, arbor press and Wilson and Sinclairs new inline seaters. Diver is correct that you have an increased level of feel compared to a, normal single stage press and it will give you better feedback about seating pressure, witch will let you sort out any...
  19. Powermac

    switched cleaning methods - ES/SD improves, why?

    Yes cleaning can make the cases more grippy, as friction is reduced. Graphite powder and the like will help, neither is it messy or contaminates powder. Imperial dry neck lube and media applicator is what i use for it,works like a charm, and less messy then brushes tends to be, and seems to give...
  20. Powermac

    powder trickler that lets go of only one kernel at a time???

    The closest i can think of is simply a normal trickler with a longer tube and a lid on so it does'nt spill powder. As for feeding single kernels if using your CM as your scale it will not register a single kernel reliably at all, as the type of scale technology is meant for static charges...
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