Soon To Be New Reloader

[foghorn918]

Thanks for the tips! All the info is very much appreciated.

 

[foghorn918]

Here's my latest load results using Precision Delta 180gr FMJ .40 S&W bullets, WST powder, and Federal Small Pistol Primers. These were fired through my Glock 24 w/ factory barrel.

WST = 5.0gr
OAL = 1.135
Crimp = .422
High Velocity = 950
Low Velocity = 919
Average Vel = 932
ES = 31
SD = 8
Average Power Factor = 168

WST = 5.1gr
OAL = 1.135
Crimp = .422
High Velocity = 968
Low Velocity = 929
Average Vel = 949
ES = 39
SD = 9
Average Power Factor = 171

Looks like I'm right in there now. The day was sunny with a temp of 65. I will take these loads out another time when temps start getting warmer and see where I'm at with them in the mid 80's and some near 100 degree days would be nice to get data for.

I should be good to go now for the next USPSA match!

 

[Wall]

good job Steve, those are travelling bullets.
Reduce the charge by about .3 or .4 grains for in-town bullets

 

[foghorn918]

Shot the Heartland match using my reloads for the first time. Great feeling and all was good!

 

[Jeff T.]

Worked on putting a bench together today. Here was the plan:



Here it is so far:



Worked my dims out so I can rip 2 (3/4") sheets of plywood 33" wide double layer the top and the two 15" wide pieces left will be my bottom shelf.

Local builder let me go thru his throw away scrap pile after framers and roofer left the job site, so I got all the lumber for free. Spent about 1 1/2 hours pulling nails and separating pieces nailed together. Not the best looking wood, but it's in the garage and it was free so all I'll be out is the cost of the plywood!

Steve,
Thank you for this drawing.
I hope y0u don't mind if I copy it.
I cut all the pieces yesterday evening, and plan on putting it together tonight.
I spent $38 on the wood and screws.
I already have the wood for the top and shelf.
Mine is only going to be 5 feet wide instead of 7.

 

[foghorn918]

Jeff, glad it will work for you. Mine is very solid.

 

[dennishoddy]

Don't ya love it when it all comes together?

 

[foghorn918]

Here's a pic right after I got the Dillon setup. I did screw a 1x on the back to keep anything from falling off behind it, and I got the plastic storage drawers at wallyworld and laid another 1x10 on top for a shelf. So far I loaded 900 rounds on the new dillon.

 

[Jeff T.]

Here is what Mine looks like.
It's still missing some pieces...
Wish they would ship my press!

 

[foghorn918]

Looks good Jeff, what press are you getting?

 

[Jeff T.]

Dillon 650, If it ever gets here. It's still not late, all the time i was qouted has not passed yet, , but I am Ready for it to be here now.

 

[dennishoddy]

Here is what Mine looks like.
It's still missing some pieces...
Wish they would ship my press!

Thats a nice looking setup Jeff!

 

[Jeff T.]

Thats a nice looking setup Jeff!

Thank You!
Steve deserves the credit. I had drawn multiple different designs and couldn't seem to draw one that I thought would be solid enough to handle the press and powder and brass and slugs and.... Then when I looked at Steve's design, with the extra weight at the bottom of the legs it looked very good. Like Steve said it is very SOLID.