What did you do today reloading related?

[gadabout]

In an effort to organize I have added a 6'self over the bench and filled it with junk from the bench to the point the bench is clean. I have spent hours sorting bullets, cases and other misc. stuff like tupper ware lids. Drives me crazy. It's looking good but I do need to organize the whole room at some point!!  Craig

[gadabout]

I started reloading just misc. stuff off the bench as I have cleaned down to the bench surface and there is primers, brass, and bullets dropped during previous reloading sessions. You wouldn't think there would be that much but I have loaded 50+ 9mm, 15+ 45 and 20 or so 40 cal and I am not done yet. Lots of one of this and two of that I may just pitch.  Craig

[cphills]

I ordered a selection of 9mm, 40 and 45 bullets.

[gadabout]

Getting ready for my stocking stuffer Christmas I am loading 38 sp. The brass came out of the tumbler "cloudy" So I did them again but like 1/2"or 50 rounds as I was trying for 100. 50 are for me so no rush on those. The second cleaning was the ticket as they came out like new even the primer pockets like new. I will also need a bunch of 9mm but they are done and some 380 which are also done. Easy Christmas and I get a good laugh out of the stocking stuffers.  Craig

[gadabout]

Went to a local gun show and primers were 125.00 per 1000 I didn't buy!!! Did find a long lost holster maker that had an interesting IWB holster that totally fit into your pants and you pushed or pulled the whole holster out far enough to grab the gun. It's an interesting concept as you can't see the gun print or any part until you need it. There are some videos on the net that show it in action and it does work with some practice. I also bought a ankle holster for my North American 22. Prices on guns were very high but I at leased found some holsters I liked.  Craig

[gadabout]

Well I saw an ad for a shop fixture at Harbor Freight. Missed the ad days but bought the fixture anyway. It's a 5000 Lumens led 4'strip fixture and it's like turning on the sun!!!! I love it as I am sort of blind anyway and can use all the help I can muster! It does light up the whole room. Oh yeah I have been meaning to ask what all guns are you all buying yourself for Christmas??  Craig

[gadabout]

Well I just lost a reply to this thread bummer! Well I just finished 45 long colt for a friends 9 year old son. He is shooting a revolver type gun like a Judge. He shoots it now and my reloads should not be a problem.  I am also working on 300 blackout for dad. He is my holster making guy and does great work. Just did a kydex basket weave out side carry for my Walther p-38. We all love it. When you have a guy with his talent it is nice as you get just what you want. Hope you are having nice holidays!!!   Craig

[Southrnshooter]

Just started reading this thread and realized I also need to put up some more shelves in my reloading room.  Just received 1K of Federal HST 124gn 9mm tips that I need to clean the sealant off of and confirm weight before I oad.

Also need to finish loading about 600 HST's in 10mm with my Bluedot load.

[Kenk]

Love that 180gr XTP / 10.4gr BD load. As long as you can get past the flash in lowlight, it's one of the most accurate loads I have found

Ken

[cwlongshot]

I mounted a LEE Bench Plate for my APP Press I like for my PC bullet sizing.

Not at all a LEE fan boy, but It was recommended by a friend and I must say.... WOW! I believe I am pulling out the router & making a jig to recess this in my bench. Its gonna be perfect.

https://youtu.be/6Hso_wuuTb0

CW

[sqlbullet]

Lee has some really good ideas.  Sometimes I appreciate their pursuit of lowest cost, and sometimes I wish they spent a bit more on the quality of the final product.  The bench plate system is good idea and well implemented.

[The_Shadow]

One of the simplest things LEE made was the Load-All shot shell press, I got my 12 ga way back in 1979, and it makes great ammo.  Recently I have been using it for buckshot and slug loads.
While LEE also makes regular bench presses, I have seen many that were broken for various reasons.  Some people abusing them or not understanding the limitations and pressing their luck and broken press...  The handles, press body and other things broken.

[DDRiller]

Working on some 000 buckshot loads for .410.  Book shows 2750 fps, will see.

[cwlongshot]

Loaded up another ladder 1/10g jumps per 5 bullets.

CW

[gnappi]

I moved a number of years ago and because of my demon sloth attitude of I'll "get around to it" I left a lot of stuff unpacked. This week I've been unboxing a number of things, and reorganizing my bench.

I found a primer stash which that alone was worth the effort. I sold my 12ga. MEC hydraulic press to make room, bought some new doodads (scored a third Star sizer) and finished up casting and powder coating a few thousand rounds of .40's for my 40 cal and 10's, 356's for my .357 Sig and .38 super,  and also some .45's for the .45 Colt and ACP. 

I'm now firmly in the "I'll never reload 9mm's again" and gave away all my 9mm brass too!

Now that I can once again see my bench, I got going on using up and shooting some of the hoard of primers I found without juggling stuff on the bench top :-)