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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1800 on:** July 22, 2019, 11:00:12 AM »

That has to be crazy brutal!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1801 on:** August 05, 2019, 12:48:45 PM »

Ok back in the seacan and working through trying to remember all I forgot about reloading

Thought I would start with some 308 brass and prep it in the single stage while I try to remember how to set up and run the progressive.

I really want to get a bigger tumbler but may settle on multiple smaller ones. The Thumlers Tumbler is top notch just a bit small for the amount of brass I have to process.

So after tumbling and body sizing and neck sizing I use the RCBS case mate prep center to uniform the flash hole clean the primer pocket and be burr the opening and chamfer the inside of the neck

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JR · « **Reply #1802 on:** August 05, 2019, 02:19:58 PM »

cement mixer

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1803 on:** August 05, 2019, 03:28:44 PM »

I’ve got one. You really think that would work?

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stlaser · « **Reply #1804 on:** August 05, 2019, 03:58:02 PM »

Sure just add media

JR · « **Reply #1805 on:** August 05, 2019, 04:03:46 PM »

I have heard of several who use the smaller plastic one for it.

wyorunner · « **Reply #1806 on:** August 05, 2019, 06:38:55 PM »

Dish washer dedicated to brass? Couple small baskets on the bottom rack you can do large quantities in no time....?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1807 on:** August 05, 2019, 07:20:45 PM »

Quote from: wyorunner on August 05, 2019, 06:38:55 PM

Dish washer dedicated to brass? Couple small baskets on the bottom rack you can do large quantities in no time....?

Never thought of that...Darned good idea!

KensAuto · « **Reply #1808 on:** August 05, 2019, 08:31:41 PM »

Response to Shawn's post:

Like the New York times?
Or will concrete be more uniform?
Hehe, haha

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1809 on:** August 05, 2019, 08:56:04 PM »

https://www.markvii-loading.com/loading-presses/revolution/101-1023.html

Just drop this here for some drooling....

I do think I'll get 50 lbs of media and see if I can use the cement mixer. Gonna need more brass....

Bob Smith · « **Reply #1810 on:** August 05, 2019, 10:18:03 PM »

And if you get that super press, you best be buying a few more pieces to help recycle the brass more quickly.

stlaser · « **Reply #1811 on:** August 05, 2019, 11:04:09 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on August 05, 2019, 08:31:41 PM

Response to Shawn's post:

Like the New York times?
Or will concrete be more uniform?
Hehe, haha

Truthfully as soon as I posted that I thought to myself “CNN”..... as in a few of those commentators should be in that mixer with some cement

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1812 on:** August 16, 2019, 10:14:47 PM »

Got some new Klipsch bookshelf speakers for the seacan to go with the onkyo TXH receiver and subwoofer.

Working on shelves for the amateur radio set up as well.

Brought an old desktop and upgraded to windows 10pro and it has my internal external ballistics software.

All I need is a hammock in the seacan and I can live out there.

Already have a coffee maker and mini fridge. Maybe I just need a microwave and a hammock.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1813 on:** August 17, 2019, 08:42:02 AM »

And after last nights teenage hormone fest I remember why I have the seacan. Solitude and I have the only key

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #1814 on:** August 17, 2019, 09:42:14 AM »

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1815 on:** August 17, 2019, 12:17:29 PM »

That's a hard word to say, "Klipsch"

What is that, German?? Chech? Polish?

Keeps soundin' like something else

Not sure I like it...

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1816 on:** August 17, 2019, 01:53:39 PM »

'Merica

https://www.klipsch.com/founder

cj7ox · « **Reply #1817 on:** August 18, 2019, 07:22:50 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 17, 2019, 01:53:39 PM

'Merica

https://www.klipsch.com/founder

Sounds like an interesting dude! BTW, he went to a rival high school of mine. LOL!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1818 on:** August 18, 2019, 08:09:07 AM »

Got the shelves done. Got reacquainted with the Dillon 650, the powder scales and had to find the ac adapter for the electronic scale.

Loaded 5 230fmj rounds and 5 230 Hornady XTP rounds over 4.5gn of Titegroup to test.

Set up the pistol dies on a new toolhead for the 650 and sorted a batch of brass. Only found two small primer cases.

Now I’m reacquainting myself with the Oehler 35P crono getting ready to test the rounds.

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stlaser · « **Reply #1819 on:** August 18, 2019, 08:16:56 AM »

Charles, something to consider maybe is running a strip around front three sides of those shelves. I use 1.5 x .75 stock keeps the shelves straight over time and keeps things up on the shelf too. I normally countersink and screw it on every 12” with short drywall screws.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1820 on:** August 18, 2019, 08:26:32 AM »

Thanks Shawn. Not my best work there but it’s 3/4 ply with brackets every 24 inches.

Should have used my big level to get the brackets exact but I was in a bit of a hurry.

You talking about. Leaving the face flush at the bottom so as to create a lip on the top to keep stuff from sliding off? Might have to think about that.

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stlaser · « **Reply #1821 on:** August 18, 2019, 08:28:08 AM »

Correct, you can leave it flush at bottom for a decent lip around top. Can be added at anytime too.....

Edit: if it’s plywood glue may be helpful

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #1822 on:** August 18, 2019, 09:40:57 AM »

Pick up some rough sawn poplar and cut it down, good wood for not much $. Any cabinet that we paint gets made out of poplar.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #1823 on:** August 18, 2019, 10:19:19 AM »

Something else to consider is using the chrono outside. Might be a little loud in there.

Sammconn · « **Reply #1824 on:** August 18, 2019, 10:58:12 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on August 18, 2019, 10:19:19 AM

Something else to consider is using the chrono outside. Might be a little loud in there.

Quite.

4.5 sounds about right Charles. Maybe 4.6. Haven’t rolled those in a while.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1825 on:** August 18, 2019, 04:30:35 PM »

Thanks Sam, you’re right 4.6 would probably be ideal. I may turn it up a bit when loading the XTP HP Rounds. 4.5 was a nice safe load averaging about 775fps. I was just a bit nervous with that Titegroup since its so compact. Using that powder thrower on the 650 aint perfectly consistent and I didnt want a hot load. theres only 8 tenths between starting and max (4.0-4.8) Figured I'd split the difference. Its a nice little load I can load a bunch of.

Loaded about 200 rounds. Will pump out another 800 next weekend. Time to get some more ammo cans...

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1826 on:** August 18, 2019, 04:34:17 PM »

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1827 on:** August 19, 2019, 06:03:27 AM »

The way to read the chrono output is:

Each shot is logged on a line
first number is the proof screen velocity (the 35p measures each shot twice and compares the two to make sure the data is as accurate as possible) You can see on the first shot on the right ticket it only measured the proof and errored on the primary, thus the asterisk which means it was not included in the summary at the bottom.
the middle is the shot number
the last is the measured velocity used for the calculations
then below the dashed line is the summary of the string of shots

fastest
slowest
extreme spread
average
standard deviation

A little overkill for pistol, but for precision rifle work, it really helps in load development

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1828 on:** August 30, 2019, 06:40:32 PM »

In addition to ordering 5000 rounds of once fired 45ACP, I also found that The Ready Store was running a sale on some #10 cans of meat products.

So I picked up 6 cans of freeze dried meat.

https://www.thereadystore.com/

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1829 on:** August 31, 2019, 03:59:52 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 30, 2019, 06:40:32 PM

In addition to ordering 5000 rounds of once fired 45ACP, I also found that The Ready Store was running a sale on some #10 cans of meat products.

So I picked up 6 cans of freeze dried meat.

https://www.thereadystore.com/

I just hate that stuff

Its one of the few things that looks the same coming out as it did going in!

Bob Smith · « **Reply #1830 on:** August 31, 2019, 07:17:34 PM »

You are talking about the brass right

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1831 on:** August 31, 2019, 07:30:19 PM »

Don, I have to tell you the freeze dried stuff is incredible. I've used it quite often on camping trips and the kids love the pasta with meat sauce. My little reactor stove heats water in 3 minutes and then we pour it in the pouch and voila! dinner in less than 5 minutes.

I looked at the home freeze driers but decided against it just because of time constraints.

I have a ton of MREs and those are hit and miss , but the tortellini are awesome

Nate · « **Reply #1832 on:** August 31, 2019, 08:14:24 PM »

TRN, make sure you keep an eye on those mre's...they do have an expiration date.

and to keep them good for as long as possible, keep they in a temp controlled area

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1833 on:** August 31, 2019, 09:02:28 PM »

Roger that Nate. 5-7 at 72 degrees. I eat them occcasionally but they are good well beyond that date. There are documented stories of people eating 20-30 year old MREs.

I don’t buy the meals anymore. I buy the entrees and heaters separately

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wyorunner · « **Reply #1834 on:** August 31, 2019, 09:27:02 PM »

Freeze dried foods have come a long ways. It really depends on the brand you use. We use them regularly in our house, for dinners and such. The freeze dried onions get used at least once a week, we love them!

stlaser · « **Reply #1835 on:** August 31, 2019, 10:30:34 PM »

Good friend of mine was a SeaBee in the early 80’s and swears they ate Vietnam era rations......

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1836 on:** September 01, 2019, 09:33:42 AM »

Finished the 1000 rounds of 45 I was loading. Then re oriented the flag in the frame to display it vertical and hung it in the sea can.

I guess it’s finished since I’m decorating.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #1837 on:** September 01, 2019, 05:43:48 PM »

^^^ I like that!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1838 on:** September 01, 2019, 06:59:56 PM »

So today I cleared a little piece of land behind the pond for a new pistol range.

Now I can move and shoot and take cover.

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dave945 · « **Reply #1839 on:** September 01, 2019, 07:19:13 PM »

What kind of back stop do you have? Are you shooting downhill so the ground is your impact point or is it and extended section of woods behind you? Just curious as this is something I need to complete as well.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1840 on:** September 01, 2019, 07:54:26 PM »

Its an extended piece of woods but I’m down in the valley of a creek and the other side of the creek behind there, rises about 40 feet total so its a backstop of sorts

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1841 on:** September 01, 2019, 11:01:47 PM »

Prepping for some fun tomorrow.

And yes I know #7 is missing. It’s in the safe with jhp loaded in it.

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1842 on:** September 07, 2019, 04:59:15 PM »

Another 1000 rounds loaded today.

I’ll make seating depth adjustments and run 500 Hornady XTP JHP 230gn

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1843 on:** September 21, 2019, 06:37:10 PM »

So today I finished my compressor condenser.

Transmission cooler with the output from the compressor head to the top then out the bottom into an automatic water separator and then into the tank. Will make a wall mounted copper tube condenser to get additional moisture out.

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stlaser · « **Reply #1844 on:** September 21, 2019, 10:57:39 PM »

Interesting concept Charles

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1845 on:** September 21, 2019, 11:01:43 PM »

Stole it from utube. Dude demonstrates the improvement in temp and moisture. My media blast cabinet has never worked right because of the moisture. (Easily 70+% humidity a good bit of the time )

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JR · « **Reply #1846 on:** September 22, 2019, 02:05:36 PM »

Only in TX, right?

Not a bad idea at all though. Just AC units for the pressure?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1847 on:** September 22, 2019, 02:14:44 PM »

Great idea there Tex!

So, air primarily for the blast cabinet then?

BTW, mine has never worked correctly either

I get a lot of water out of that monster V4 compressor of mine

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1848 on:** September 22, 2019, 02:56:28 PM »

Check out youtube and there are several videos with part numbers. I used a transmission cooler and an auto drain. I plan to add a copper pipe manifold on the wall to further cool the air.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #1849 on:** March 28, 2020, 04:12:48 PM »

Well with the shelter in place and us spending a lot of time here I decided it was time to put up a mailbox.

Bought a mailbox and then scrounged some pipe and C purlin and voila

Used the auger on the tractor to dig the hole and got it in the ground and then mounted the mailbox. Will take finished pics later after the rain

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