Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I'm reloading not really for quantity but more for quality and long range shooting. I like the accuracy of the other scale. for less than $10 bucks I hear those volume based scoop sets work well and can be pretty quick once you're repeating loads to get a quick "close" dump. the hornady one goes high enough to measure my archery stuff but not all of that type do go that high. This is what I use for my "dump". even measures the cylindrical granules that I use in the 4007 SSC powder without breaking them. and as a side note----there was a recall on 4007 SSC back in the fall. Check your lot numbers if you use it. http://www.ammoland.com/2015/09/imr-4007ssc-powder-recall-product-safety-warning/#axzz3zmjiEtXl Edited February 10, 2016 by Culvercreek hunt club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnhu Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I picked this one up and it stays dead on with my beam scale. Comes with a calibration weight, will go high enough to weigh my arrows and doesn't turn off on my while I am using it. It does have an auto off but it hasn't done it to me yet. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/175512/frankford-arsenal-ds-750-electronic-powder-scale-750-grain-capacity Same one I have, and a lot of reloaders use it. X-Calibur Lighting Systems http://facebook.com/XCaliburLightingSystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I purchased a Lyman dps a few years ago. Best move I ever made. It is as accurate as any beam scale ever made. It has allowed me to get better accuracy. But as stated it is not necessary especially when getting started. I had a Lee single stage press for years, along with a kee powder scale. As time has went by, I have upgraded to the Lee 4 hole turret press and as stated the DPS. My next purchase is going to be a progressive loader. Get all the information and read it all before starting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I put the order in for the lee kit last night along with a few of the die sets and accessories. I'm looking forward to getting it next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat junkie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I put the order in for the lee kit last night along with a few of the die sets and accessories. I'm looking forward to getting it next week. Which one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 The lee challenger breach kit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat junkie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The lee challenger breach kit There are 2 different ones available. One sells for about $130 and the other is around $270. The $270 kit has upgraded components & many necessary items not included in the cheaper kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Using an electronic scale can be a bit tricky and somewhat involved . https://youtu.be/vvdlLI0P2sg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I went with the 130 dollar kit. I picked up dies and a case trimmer. What else is necessary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 how does everyone clean their brass? what stuff do you use to prep it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've seen videos of dudes cleaning it in soapy water mixtures etc. I don't really feel like buying a tumbler. I'm trying to spend the least amount of money possible on being able to reload good rounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphtm Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 how does everyone clean their brass? what stuff do you use to prep it? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2049622895/iosso-brass-case-cleaner This stuff works , put the cases in for not even a minute, rinse with water, dry .And just put what is left back in the container. The bottle I have is at least 5 years old and it still works as when it was new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thphtm Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 My tumbler is sitting under my bench for the last 10 years , the last time I used it was to polish stones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've seen videos of dudes cleaning it in soapy water mixtures etc. I don't really feel like buying a tumbler. I'm trying to spend the least amount of money possible on being able to reload good rounds. caliper, caliper caliper. did you buy the Lee Trimmer? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 IMHO dial calipers are the way to go... Plenty accurate enough for reloading purposes...Cheaper...Last forever..Don't have to buy batteries... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airedale Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) I use a tumbler for cleaning my cases most of the time, with really dirty or tarnished cases I use Tarnex first. Al Edited February 12, 2016 by airedale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 i already have calipers. The kit comes with the trimmer, and I just bought the case length gauge specific to the cartridge. Pretty sure that's everything right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I use a vibrator tumbler with ground corn husks and a small bit of FLITZ polish . Makes the brass look better than new . I bought the tumbler from Midway Shooters Supply . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat junkie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 how does everyone clean their brass? what stuff do you use to prep it? I have a vibrator tub type cleaner. I leave to top off after adding some polish & leave it running while I prep the cases. After each case is de-primed, primer pocket cleaned, checked for length/trimmed, I drop each case in as the prep is completed. After all the cases are in the vibrator, I put the lid on it & go about my business. Several hours later I dump the media/cases into a separator & all my cases are clean & polished. Less than 5 minutes total time in the actual cleaning process, typically for 100 cases at a time. Much more thorough & convenient than cleaning any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat junkie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 i already have calipers. The kit comes with the trimmer, and I just bought the case length gauge specific to the cartridge. Pretty sure that's everything right. You need a manual for much more than the data. I would suggest the Nosler manual. Also, a pad for applying the case lube is handy. How do you plan on cleaning the lube off the cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Walnut and a tumbler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Curious. What are you reloading JHP for? hunting loads?9mm and .40cal and soon to be .380I reload mostly heavier bullet loads that are tough to find or more expensive than I can reload with. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 9mm and .40cal and soon to be .380 I reload mostly heavier bullet loads that are tough to find or more expensive than I can reload with. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk You losing to hunt with or target practice? JHP is pretty expensive stuff for plinking. A lot more cost effective options out there in those calibers for target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 You losing to hunt with or target practice? JHP is pretty expensive stuff for plinking. A lot more cost effective options out there in those calibers for targetI use them for follow up shots for wounded game. I've found the heavier hollow points work better than the heavy round or flat nose. I definitely agree there are cheaper options. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I'm reloading not really for quantity but more for quality and long range shooting. I like the accuracy of the other scale. for less than $10 bucks I hear those volume based scoop sets work well and can be pretty quick once you're repeating loads to get a quick "close" dump. the hornady one goes high enough to measure my archery stuff but not all of that type do go that high.They work well then use the trickler to get it right on. That is what I currently do.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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