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I think if you start with the white rivers in backwards the ES gets better.
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Thanks for the hot tip. I will give it a try.I think if you start with the white rivers in backwards the ES gets better.
0 FPS ES. 0 FPS SD. 0 FPS MV. Match grade consistencyI think if you start with the white rivers in backwards the ES gets better.
We are gonna do a clean vs dirty reloading showdown.
...potentially very hot.Thanks for the hot tip...
I'll be happy to provide some dirty brass for the showdown.We are gonna do a clean vs dirty reloading showdown.
The only reason I stopped using a hand primer was that I bought a progressive press. It does give a very positive stop, but I have never seen any improvement over the hand primer in accuracy.In the Powder and Primers episode, Jake and Ryan mentioned some different primer seating tools at the end. I'll accept the premise that a tool which allows the user to set the depth and come to a hard stop is going to be more consistent than one that requires on hand pressure (like the Lee AutoPrime I have used for the past 30 years). So, I think it is probably worth upgrading that part of my setup. I personally don't reload enough to justify the gold-plated Cadillac of priming tools, but it looks phenomonal.
They listed a couple of options at different price points.
The very expensive option ($695, before adding shell holders and accessories): https://primalrights.com/usa/product/products/priming-equipment/cps
A budget option ($185 with one shellholder, $16.50 for each additional shellholder): https://21stcenturyinnovation.com/b...k-head-bench-rest-priming-tool/v/1206-GIII-01
Another budget option ($120, plus $20 per shell holder): https://www.brownells.com/reloading...ng-tools/sinclair-priming-tool/?sku=749007603
My thoughts on the two "budget" options are summed up pretty well in this review of the Sinclair:
View attachment 1004363
They didn't mention anything cheaper than that, but I am curious about one cheaper option, mostly because it is a lot cheaper and has a tray so I wouldn't have to put in each primer individually (FML). Has anyone used this?
Is there some other option I am missing that has a primer feed?
I am not a chaser of needing low ES/SD, but I saw some big enough swings that made me stop using the White River primers. To be fair, I only tried them in 223.The primer info fell a bit short. Jake said CCI didn't offer Match primers, but later referenced the Benchrest primers. No info on the new White River primers? Also, no discussion on small rifle primer selection which could be beneficial for new reloaders, especially with the 223 popularity here. In short, go CCI as those 205's are SOFT. Love me some CCI 450's too.
If I do upgrade my priming setup (RCBS universal hand, but I also have the FA Platinum) I'd take a hard look at the new Hornady bench primer system.
I’ve got so many dirty cases stuck at this point I’m gonna have to start tumbling them again.
Knowing next to nothing about reloading, I'd love to see a 'fast and easy' vs 'slow and/or hard' showdown (or breakdown) - and, as @atmat mentioned above, what equipment allows this ... in other words, what's a good basic setup, but that is as consistent, fast, and least mucking around as possible? Something that applies engineering to what could otherwise be screwed up, or take a long time, but doesn't overdo stuff that doesn't.We are gonna do a clean vs dirty reloading showdown.
Form is just playing mind games with Ryan, he does that.Knowing next to nothing about reloading, I'd love to see a 'fast and easy' vs 'slow and/or hard' showdown (or breakdown) - and, as @atmat mentioned above, what equipment allows this ... in other words, what's a good basic setup, but that is as consistent, fast, and least mucking around as possible? Something that applies engineering to what could otherwise be screwed up, or take a long time, but doesn't overdo stuff that doesn't.
Another way to put it would be 'What set up allows for the fastest reloading output with acceptable results'. Or 'What is the reloading set-up for people who don't want to spend a lot of time reloading ... hope that makes sense.
From a very distant vantage point, reloading seems to be something where either people are given a giant list of very expensive things to buy, or told to go with something basic, only to then decide they need something better and faster. Would be great to have a '101' for this.
Seating primers to a pre determined depth is counterintuitive, they need to be seated to the bottom of the pocket to be most effective.In the Powder and Primers episode, Jake and Ryan mentioned some different primer seating tools at the end. I'll accept the premise that a tool which allows the user to set the depth and come to a hard stop is going to be more consistent than one that requires on hand pressure (like the Lee AutoPrime I have used for the past 30 years). So, I think it is probably worth upgrading that part of my setup. I personally don't reload enough to justify the gold-plated Cadillac of priming tools, but it looks phenomonal.
They listed a couple of options at different price points.
The very expensive option ($695, before adding shell holders and accessories): https://primalrights.com/usa/product/products/priming-equipment/cps
A budget option ($185 with one shellholder, $16.50 for each additional shellholder): https://21stcenturyinnovation.com/b...k-head-bench-rest-priming-tool/v/1206-GIII-01
Another budget option ($120, plus $20 per shell holder): https://www.brownells.com/reloading...ng-tools/sinclair-priming-tool/?sku=749007603
My thoughts on the two "budget" options are summed up pretty well in this review of the Sinclair:
View attachment 1004363
They didn't mention anything cheaper than that, but I am curious about one cheaper option, mostly because it is a lot cheaper and has a tray so I wouldn't have to put in each primer individually (FML). Has anyone used this?
Is there some other option I am missing that has a primer feed?
I regularly cringe when Jake speaks, such a lovely voice,but….The primer info fell a bit short. Jake said CCI didn't offer Match primers, but later referenced the Benchrest primers. No info on the new White River primers? Also, no discussion on small rifle primer selection which could be beneficial for new reloaders, especially with the 223 popularity here. In short, go CCI as those 205's are SOFT. Love me some CCI 450's too.
If I do upgrade my priming setup (RCBS universal hand, but I also have the FA Platinum) I'd take a hard look at the new Hornady bench primer system.
In the Powder and Primers episode, Jake and Ryan mentioned some different primer seating tools at the end. I'll accept the premise that a tool which allows the user to set the depth and come to a hard stop is going to be more consistent than one that requires on hand pressure (like the Lee AutoPrime I have used for the past 30 years). So, I think it is probably worth upgrading that part of my setup. I personally don't reload enough to justify the gold-plated Cadillac of priming tools, but it looks phenomonal.
They listed a couple of options at different price points.
The very expensive option ($695, before adding shell holders and accessories): https://primalrights.com/usa/product/products/priming-equipment/cps
A budget option ($185 with one shellholder, $16.50 for each additional shellholder): https://21stcenturyinnovation.com/b...k-head-bench-rest-priming-tool/v/1206-GIII-01
Another budget option ($120, plus $20 per shell holder): https://www.brownells.com/reloading...ng-tools/sinclair-priming-tool/?sku=749007603
My thoughts on the two "budget" options are summed up pretty well in this review of the Sinclair:
View attachment 1004363
They didn't mention anything cheaper than that, but I am curious about one cheaper option, mostly because it is a lot cheaper and has a tray so I wouldn't have to put in each primer individually (FML). Has anyone used this?
Is there some other option I am missing that has a primer feed?
Frankford Arsenal makes a nice hand priming tool if you are looking.In the Powder and Primers episode, Jake and Ryan mentioned some different primer seating tools at the end. I'll accept the premise that a tool which allows the user to set the depth and come to a hard stop is going to be more consistent than one that requires on hand pressure (like the Lee AutoPrime I have used for the past 30 years). So, I think it is probably worth upgrading that part of my setup. I personally don't reload enough to justify the gold-plated Cadillac of priming tools, but it looks phenomonal.
They listed a couple of options at different price points.
The very expensive option ($695, before adding shell holders and accessories): https://primalrights.com/usa/product/products/priming-equipment/cps
A budget option ($185 with one shellholder, $16.50 for each additional shellholder): https://21stcenturyinnovation.com/b...k-head-bench-rest-priming-tool/v/1206-GIII-01
Another budget option ($120, plus $20 per shell holder): https://www.brownells.com/reloading...ng-tools/sinclair-priming-tool/?sku=749007603
My thoughts on the two "budget" options are summed up pretty well in this review of the Sinclair:
View attachment 1004363
They didn't mention anything cheaper than that, but I am curious about one cheaper option, mostly because it is a lot cheaper and has a tray so I wouldn't have to put in each primer individually (FML). Has anyone used this?
Is there some other option I am missing that has a primer feed?
+1 on the Frankford Arsenal.Frankford Arsenal makes a nice hand priming tool if you are looking.
Sometimes they have the best price and they do ship fast and free over $99. I use them strategically but shop around. I have no good local source therefore no loyalty.Best takeaway from the last podcast, DONT give Larry any more money
This has been the best one for me of this type of tool. I have the Frankford, Hornady and RCBS. Over time I've been leaving the Frankford set up for 223 and the RCBS set up for rifle primers.Frankford Arsenal makes a nice hand priming tool if you are looking.
Why?Best takeaway from the last podcast, DONT give Larry any more money
Price gouging and double the price on certain primers compared to other vendors.Why?