What did you do in the reloading room today?

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I accidentally spilled an MTM box of 257 Robts reloads that consisted of 2 different projectiles, 3 different powders and multiple charge weights. Spent almost 2 hours weighing, sorting and guestimating their order back in the box. Feeling confident that I got it right.

First time that's ever happened since I started reloading in the early '70s.
 

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I accidentally spilled an MTM box of 257 Robts reloads that consisted of 2 different projectiles, 3 different powders and multiple charge weights. Spent almost 2 hours weighing, sorting and guestimating their order back in the box. Feeling confident that I got it right.

First time that's ever happened since I started reloading in the early '70s.
I've done that before and now write in the case with marker.

Glad you got it figured out

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That's how I do it also straight on the brass
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On the brass, takes one min to write a charge # on the side or you could mark the case head. Maybe it's an extra unnecessary step, but I don't want to be mixing up cases/charges.

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That's how I do it also straight on the brass
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@eaglemountainman i do the same as these ^^^ guys because I did the same thing you did as I was unloading stuff out of the back seat. An hour and a half drive to this particular range and I ruin the entire trip for that rifle. Ended up shooting the loads just because I didn’t want mess with trying to sort them when I got back.
 

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Just finished a 10 round pressure ladder for my .257AI. Used Ramshot Magnum from 52.0-56.5, CCI 250 primers, newly fire formed R-P brass all within 1 grain of case weight, Berger 115 VLD at 3.1” OAL. Now if we could get some heat to do some shooting. I like working ladders in much warmer conditions lol.
 

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Finally found some 7/8 claybuster wads for my trap loads today; gonna run out of Xtralite powder before I shoot these up. Probably should find a new recipe for trap loads my arthritic shoulders can stand; gotta be one that uses powder I can find. Looking, too, for some Trailboss for my plinker loads in the leverguns; down to my last full pound of 4759.
 
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Just finished a 10 round pressure ladder for my .257AI. Used Ramshot Magnum from 52.0-56.5, CCI 250 primers, newly fire formed R-P brass all within 1 grain of case weight, Berger 115 VLD at 3.1” OAL. Now if we could get some heat to do some shooting. I like working ladders in much warmer conditions lol.
Love my 257AI
 

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Taught my buddy how to reload his 270 wby mag

Amazed at how far the discoloration went down his brass during annealing, much different than what I use

Also surprised by getting pressure signs on a ten degree day 2 grains below book max
 
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I too use a sharpie on the brass. Makes it idiot proof and also helps me identify pressure signs with different charge weights, when I arrive home.

Loaded up 50 6.5 Bbiscuits 130 VLD-H. Deprimed another 25 with new frankford arsenal depriming tool while watching TV. I might like this little guy.
 

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Justin, willing to share more on what you’re using for your reloading and how your room is set up? I would like to redo mine and utilize the space better.

My reloading bench is pretty messy right now but here you go.

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I installed two flush mount Inline Fabrication mounts so I can swap equipment out as needed. One is on my main reloading bench and one is across from it on the peninsula bench which makes it nice if I want my bow vice on it. I also use that spot for trimming with Henderson. Love that thing.

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I use all three types of brass cleaning tools: a dry vibratory tumbler, an Ultrasonic cleaner, and a rotary wet tumbler. I really can't decide which I like best. Cleaning brass is one of my least favorite parts of reloading.

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I use the Benchsource two-torch annealing machine. It has worked really well for me.

In my opinion, the Primal Rights CPS is the best priming tool on the market.

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The Autotrickler V3 has been an excellent investment. I just wish I had a couple more of them.

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I really like the Redding T-7 turret press. It has worked well for me. I had two of them but never used the other one so I sold it.

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The Inline Fabrication rails, trays, tool holders, risers, and bins really make it easy to set everything up just how you want.

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My reloading bench is pretty messy right now but here you go.

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I installed two flush mount Inline Fabrication mounts so I can swap equipment out as needed. One is on my main reloading bench and one is across from it on the peninsula bench which makes it nice if I want my bow vice on it. I also use that spot for trimming with Henderson. Love that thing.

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I use all three types of brass cleaning tools: a dry vibratory tumbler, an Ultrasonic cleaner, and a rotary wet tumbler. I really can't decide which I like best. Cleaning brass is one of my least favorite parts of reloading.

View attachment 827021

I use the Benchsource two-torch annealing machine. It has worked really well for me.

In my opinion, the Primal Rights CPS is the best priming tool on the market.

View attachment 827022

The Autotrickler V3 has been an excellent investment. I just wish I had a couple more of them.

View attachment 827023

I really like the Redding T-7 turret press. It has worked well for me. I had two of them but never used the other one so I sold it.

View attachment 827024

The Inline Fabrication rails, trays, tool holders, risers, and bins really make it easy to set everything up just how you want.

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You win in the category of most awesome reloading room. That is slick!
 
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My reloading bench is pretty messy right now but here you go.

View attachment 827018

I installed two flush mount Inline Fabrication mounts so I can swap equipment out as needed. One is on my main reloading bench and one is across from it on the peninsula bench which makes it nice if I want my bow vice on it. I also use that spot for trimming with Henderson. Love that thing.

View attachment 827020

I use all three types of brass cleaning tools: a dry vibratory tumbler, an Ultrasonic cleaner, and a rotary wet tumbler. I really can't decide which I like best. Cleaning brass is one of my least favorite parts of reloading.

View attachment 827021

I use the Benchsource two-torch annealing machine. It has worked really well for me.

In my opinion, the Primal Rights CPS is the best priming tool on the market.

View attachment 827022

The Autotrickler V3 has been an excellent investment. I just wish I had a couple more of them.

View attachment 827023

I really like the Redding T-7 turret press. It has worked well for me. I had two of them but never used the other one so I sold it.

View attachment 827024

The Inline Fabrication rails, trays, tool holders, risers, and bins really make it easy to set everything up just how you want.

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Damn dude. You a hick reloader, or a surgeon? That is an impressive set up. Very nice.
 

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My reloading bench is pretty messy right now but here you go.

View attachment 827018

I installed two flush mount Inline Fabrication mounts so I can swap equipment out as needed. One is on my main reloading bench and one is across from it on the peninsula bench which makes it nice if I want my bow vice on it. I also use that spot for trimming with Henderson. Love that thing.

View attachment 827020

I use all three types of brass cleaning tools: a dry vibratory tumbler, an Ultrasonic cleaner, and a rotary wet tumbler. I really can't decide which I like best. Cleaning brass is one of my least favorite parts of reloading.

View attachment 827021

I use the Benchsource two-torch annealing machine. It has worked really well for me.

In my opinion, the Primal Rights CPS is the best priming tool on the market.

View attachment 827022

The Autotrickler V3 has been an excellent investment. I just wish I had a couple more of them.

View attachment 827023

I really like the Redding T-7 turret press. It has worked well for me. I had two of them but never used the other one so I sold it.

View attachment 827024

The Inline Fabrication rails, trays, tool holders, risers, and bins really make it easy to set everything up just how you want.

View attachment 827025
Get the Ingenuity trickler for that V3. It really works well with it.
 
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