Tips for quicker reloading...

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pd_buster

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I just figured this out tonight... everyone else may say "duh, that's what a reloading block is for..." or something, but the price for the tip was right!

I put all of the prepared cases into my homemade reloading block and fill them with the "Lee Perfect Powder Measure". (picture#1) I used to do them 1 at a time and then put them into the block. I also started setting the reloading block on the table and stick a bullet in so that it sticks a little by hand (picture#2), then run them through the press to seat the bullets.

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When I reload, I usually reload 200-500 at a time. I did find that I was happy that my reloading block had deep holes, otherwise it would be easy to tip the cases over while loading them. Also, this can be risky because if you drop the block, all of the powder and cases go everywhere instead of one... (knocking on wood...)

Also, another reloader showed me that he uses the 1/8" steel brush on his Dremel to clean the primer pockets. The brush costs about $3 at Home Depot and it takes less that a second and doesn't hurt your hands to clean one.

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If there are other stupid tips like this, not matter how stupid they seem to you, let us know!
 
I have two blocks from factory pistol cartridges that I use. One on the left is empty cases and one on the right are the full ones. I do that so I do not make mistakes since I tend to daydream after the first 30 or so. Just my safety factor.
I also use this same trays when prepping cases, when they are primed, trimmed, cleaned and ready for loading I store them in the pistol trays.
 
I have always checked my cases with a flashlight before seating a bullet to make sure there isn't too much/too little powder compared to all of the others. A safety thing.
 
Yes, I'm using the Lee Kit, and it is very good. I have since replaced some of the tools. Real soon after buying the kit, you'll realize you need a different chamfering tool and primer pocket cleaner. It's still worth it because the press, perfect powder measure, scale and other accessories are GREAT. The powder measure seems real cheesey and seems that it's going to fall apart, but it's real accurate. Works fine for someone on a budget! PD
 


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