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  1. MTRecon

    New Trimmer Advice

    I really like my Giraud. I picked up this tool to keep my fingers from getting sore.
  2. MTRecon

    reversible moving target motor and electrical systems

    I bought a moving target system from Action Targets years ago. It reverses and runs off a wearable battery pack, a 12 volt battery or the battery in a vehicle. When I get home I'll see what the motor shows. It's not very big.
  3. MTRecon

    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    Thanks! That's where they are.
  4. MTRecon

    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    With the new update transfered a session to my S21 and was able to read it, etc. Cool. I then downloaded it to the device. However, I can't find that spreadsheet anywhere on the S21. ??? Anyone know where these downloads go?
  5. MTRecon

    LC 556 brass and AMP Aztec codes

    I figure it will be better at 126 than nothing at all.
  6. MTRecon

    LC 556 brass and AMP Aztec codes

    I have over 20 different years of LC 556 and they test between 125 to 127. For mixed LC 556 I use 126. Works fine. I also have a very large batch of LC21 and everytime a primer pocket gets loose I analyze it. So far they are consistently testing at 125. I watched something where Alex said 1...
  7. MTRecon

    seating depth test 8208xbr/77gr smk

    I didn't know what to start with so focused on the powder charge first. For my AR mag length loads I used 2.250" and worked up the charge with Ramshot Tac and found a sweet spot. For single shot long range work I measured the lands and tried the same powder charge but changed the OAL. Best...
  8. MTRecon

    223 80g ELDM 28"

    My 26" WOA AR15 likes 75gr BTHP with a Nato level charge of Ramshot Tac, CCI450 and LC brass. I also get great accuracy, but at lower velocity, with BLC2 and 8208XBR.
  9. MTRecon

    SS Wet Tumbling: Chips vs Pins

    Long ago I had a rock tumbler and used dry media. It worked. Then I got a RCBS Sidewinder rotary. With it I switched to water. Using either the RCBS liquid media or just Dawn. 9mm acted as it's own media and came out shiny but would not clean the inside or the primer pockets. I mixed 556 and...
  10. MTRecon

    AMP really worth the extra $$$$$$

    The AMP is my choice. I don't mind the one at a time method as I run brass through it after every return from the range. Typically, that's 50 rounds or less. I love the convenience of simply turning it on and push a few buttons and ready to go. Switching cartridges, lots or headstamps is just...
  11. MTRecon

    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    The answer for me is yes, it will survive. Freaked me out but happened on my 2nd outing...used it many times since then and haven't seen any problems.
  12. MTRecon

    Quick Anneal any users out there with reviews?

    Range pickup 308/7.62 and 300 Win Mag. 308/7.62: Speer Nickel: 155, 157, 156, 155, 156. CBC: 159, 159, 156, 155, 156. WCC13: 150, 153, 150, 153, 151. PPU: 151, 150, 151, 151, 154. Hornady: 152, 151, 152, 146, 151. AAC: 155, 155, 156, 155, 156. 300 Win Mag: FC10: 143, 142, 143, 144, 143...
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    Quick Anneal any users out there with reviews?

    Just curious so I tried analyzing brass I have on hand to see what the results would be. Tested 5 pieces of range pickup brass sorted by headstamp using the Aztec mode of my AMP. LC21 5.56: 125, 125, 125, 125 and 125. Aguila 5.56: 130, 130, 131, 130 and 131. T: 143, 142, 142, 143 and 143...
  14. MTRecon

    Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph

    The setup does appear to be busy but I suspect you utilized Feng Shui putting it together. 😎 cool!!!
  15. MTRecon

    Best AR manufactures

    I don't know the definition of a "top" AR manufacturer. I guess which one shoots the best. I have an entry level Aero Precision M4 style I paid $500 for new. I don't have suitable optics on it where groups would mean something. I do have ES and SD results FWIW. Handload with bulk Hornady 55...
  16. MTRecon

    Annealing

    Likewise, if I was a flame annealing concern I would want to demonstrate flame is as good or better than the AMP.
  17. MTRecon

    Annealing

    It would be interesting to see machine testing of the flame method. For example, the device they use in this video to determine case hardness after annealing. As @StaveyIL noted I have yet to see any case hardness testing by any of the other manufacturers or users.
  18. MTRecon

    45ACP

    With my Rebel rotary I use water warmer than the room temperature. If I use water colder than the room the drum seal will weep until the temps equalize. I don't understand the science of it but another member wrote about how this works. Ever since I learned this trick no more weeping.